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Hale Transportation acquires Watertown group of companies
CLINTON, N.Y. — Hale Transportation has expanded into the Watertown market with the acquisition of a group of North Country businesses. The company closed in May on the acquisition of Clarence Henry Coach, Freeman School Bus Corp., and Freeman Fleet Repairs, says Stephen Hale, president of Hale Transportation. Hale Transportation worked with Clarence Henry Coach […]
DEC opens new accessible boat launch in Verona
VERONA, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently cut the ribbon on a new accessible boat launch on the Barge Canal on Cove Road in the town of Verona. The new launch enhances fishing and boating opportunities for all visitors, including those with disabilities, and connects to Oneida Lake to
New York home sales fell nearly 30 percent in April
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York realtors sold 6,944 previously owned homes in April, a 29.6 percent decline from the 9,857 homes they sold in April 2022. Pending sales also fell more than 13 percent in the latest month, pointing to further declines in closed home sales in the next couple of months. That’s according to
Broome County upgrades softball complex
DICKINSON, N.Y. — From a new name to new turf, Broome County’s softball complex on Front Street is getting a $4 million overhaul, expected to wrap up this summer. Crews are performing several upgrades to the four-field facility, according to Brenda Growe, the county’s director of parks, recreation, and youth services. “We are converting it
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Canadian wildfire smoke continues disrupt daily life across upstate New York. State officials have again issued an air-quality health advisory for Thursday
Oneida Indian Nation and Tesla announce EV sales center coming to Canastota
VERONA, N.Y. —The Oneida Indian Nation will partner with Tesla to develop the electric vehicle (EV) maker’s first sales, service, and delivery (SSD) center in
Downtown Ithaca Alliance names its next CEO
ITHACA, N.Y. — The Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) has announced its next CEO, who will begin her new duties in early July. John Guttridge, who
Quebec wildfire smoke leads to alerts, cancellations in upstate New York
The current air-quality conditions across upstate New York caused by the smoke from the wildfires in Quebec has prompted advisories from local-government officials and some
Syracuse airport opens new Escape Lounge
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) says a new, common-use lounge will be available to travelers beginning Tuesday. The Syracuse airport’s Escape Lounge
Clinton Farmers’ Market has opened for the season
CLINTON, N.Y. — The Clinton Farmers’ Market has opened for its 26th season and is available every Thursday through Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to
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