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Utica University Nexus Center chalks up win for Oneida County
UTICA — Two years after opening, the Utica University Nexus Center is not just meeting Oneida County’s expectations, but also exceeding them, the county’s leader says. First announced in 2017, the $64 million sports complex opened in November 2022, and has been busy ever since, according to Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. “In […]
Q3 earnings slip at Chemung Financial as new branch opens
ELMIRA — Chemung Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: CHMG), parent company of Chemung Canal Trust Company, recently reported net income of $5.7 million, or $1.19 per share, in the third quarter, down 25 percent from $7.6 million, or $1.61 per share, in the year-ago quarter. However, the latest quarter’s results were an improvement over Chemung Financial’s net
Turning Stone opens redesigned Sportsplex
VERONA — Turning Stone Resort Casino on Nov. 8 celebrated the grand reopening of its renovated Sportsplex, which features a new indoor golf range, pickleball facility, and more. Renovated as part of the $370 million renovation project at Turning Stone, the Sportsplex also includes retail options and other amenities, the resort announced. “With the brand
Naturally Lewis wins tourism award for Tug Hill visitor guides
LOWVILLE — Naturally Lewis, Inc. has been awarded a New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Award for the 2024 Discover Tug Hill Visitor Guides. It received the honor at the 2024 New York State Tourism Industry Association Tourism Excellence Summit at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs, according to a Sept. 13 announcement.
St. Lawrence County Chamber honors three businesses at annual dinner
POTSDAM — The St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce (STLC) recognized three businesses for their achievements during its annual dinner held on Oct. 23 at The Stables at Windy Point in Potsdam. The winners were: Hosmer’s Marina of Ogdensburg; Currant Renewable Energy, LLC of Massena; and Summit SHRED LAB and Storage of Potsdam. Besides the
Snowmobile club official in Mohawk Valley arrested for stealing $8,000
STRATFORD, N.Y. — A Fulton County snowmobile club official was charged with stealing more than $8,000 from the club and doctoring records to secure grant money, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Fulton County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced. Chad Daley, 52, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, first-degree offering a false instrument
Oneida County legislature passes $547 million budget for 2025
UTICA, N.Y. — The Oneida County Board of Legislators has adopted the 2025 budget and capital plan, marking the 12th year in which the county
Oneida Indian Nation awards contracts for Turning Stone project
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation announced the awarding of contracts to 26 New York businesses as part of its $370 million expansion of Turning Stone Resort Casino. Under the supervision of the project general contractors, The Hayner Hoyt Corporation and TN WARD, the businesses will support the construction of The Grand Expo, The
SUNY Poly professor receives nearly $91K in funding for transportation study
MARCY, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the U.S. Department of Transportation Region 2 University Transportation Research Center (UTC) have
Bassett Medical Center completes renovation work on clinic entrance
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — After several months of construction, the entrance to Bassett Medical Center’s clinic building is open again. The entrance closed May 6 for
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