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Oneida County releases agriculture plan for the next five years
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday issued a five-year strategic plan for strengthening the region’s agricultural economy, protecting farmland, and expanding opportunities for farmers
NYSDOT CNY director David Smith retires
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — David Smith has been among the officials providing information on the ongoing Interstate 81 viaduct-replacement project — and he is set to retire on Friday, Aug. 1. Smith, Central New York regional director of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), will conclude 33 years of service with the department, Marie
Work progresses on $370M Turning Stone Evolution project
VERONA — The Oneida Indian Nation’s $370 million Turning Stone Evolution project is forging full-steam ahead, on target to open in 2027. The effort includes the new 258-bed Crescent Hotel; a new conference center that doubles the resort’s existing conference space with eight new meeting rooms, two new ballrooms, an outdoor courtyard and three outdoor event
Picente says county purchase of former golf course helped secure Chobani
ROME — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Jr. believes the county’s purchase of the former Mohawk Glen Golf Course was a big factor in Chobani’s decision to build a 1.4 million square foot, $1.2 billion facility on the Triangle site at Griffiss International Airport in Rome. The golf course, which previously served the former Griffiss
Cornhill Empowerment Center operating under new ownership
UTICA — The Cornhill Empowerment Center is now operating under the leadership of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Formerly known as the Empowerment Center and previously managed by the HomeOwnershipCenter, the facility is offering programming for residents led by local nonprofit organizations. Community members, nonprofit partners, and local leaders gathered together on
MV EDGE initiates dairy roundtable as Chobani plans Rome processing facility
ROME — Chobani’s April announcement that it will build a $1.2 billion plant in Rome at Griffiss Business and Technology Park isn’t just good news for people looking for a job or those who like the company’s Greek yogurt. It’s also good news for the hundreds of farmers in the Mohawk Valley who will have
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley focuses on building renovations
ROME — It was March 12, 2020, and the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley was enjoying its best year ever. The organization had a robust membership of 9,200 and operated 27 before-school and after-school programs. It also had the opportunity to plan for an even better future on available land on Floyd Avenue that would
Herkimer College launches projects to upgrade athletic facilities
HERKIMER — Herkimer County Community College recently announced it has formally broken ground on a series of projects to transform the college’s athletic facilities to elevate the experience for student athletes, officials, and fans. The project will modernize existing spaces, enhance accessibility, and create “top-tier” competition venues with an expected completion by the end of
Rooster’s Smash Burgers serves up burgers and a welcoming environment
UTICA — Focus on one thing and do it well. That’s the goal of Rooster’s Smash Burgers owner Javon Pratt. His restaurant, open for nearly four years, focuses only on burgers with the goal of making the best burger around. Pratt used to own a pizzeria before selling it in 2019. He also worked for
Oneida Indian Nation to host vendor and economic-development conference Sept. 12
VERONA, N.Y. — The Oneida Indian Nation says it will host a half-day conference titled “Doing Business with the Oneida Indian Nation” on Sept. 12. The conference is scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona. This event is for prospective and existing vendors and regional business partners interested
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