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Otis Technology set for new leadership to begin 2026
LYONS FALLS — Otis Technology in Lewis County has promoted the company’s executive VP to serve as CEO, beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Brad McIntyre has worked for Otis for more than 25 years, per the firm’s Dec. 9 announcement. Otis Technology, which specializes in gun maintenance, is located at 6987 Laura St. in Lyons Falls. […]
Griffiss Institute generated $15.4M impact on Mohawk Valley in FY24, study found
ROME — In fiscal year 2024 (FY24), Rome’s Griffiss Institute generated a more than $15 million impact on the economy of the Mohawk Valley. That
Naturally Lewis Awards Night honors businesses, owners
LOWVILLE — A meat processor located northeast of Lowville is this year’s recipient of the Naturally Lewis Outstanding Business Award. Red Barn Meats, Inc. was among the businesses that Naturally Lewis recognized during its Membership Awards Night held on Nov. 19 at the Town Hall Theater in Lowville. The event brought together more than 100
Riverside Farm Market formally opens at new location in St. Lawrence County
POTSDAM — Riverside Farm Market, a farm-direct store offering locally sourced products and prepared meals, recently formally opened at its new location at 6759 Route 11 in the town of Potsdam, in St. Lawrence County. The business, owned by Joe Eisele and Dean Laubscher, held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony with the St. Lawrence
CNYSME selects Benz as the 49th recipient of its Crystal Ball Award
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A Syracuse real-estate developer will be the 49th recipient of the Crystal Ball Award from the Central New York Sales & Marketing
Binghamton submits DRI funding project ideas for Clinton Street
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The City of Binghamton’s local planning committee (LPC) for the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) has submitted its project proposal for Clinton
City of Utica seeks workers for Val Bialas Ski Hill, targeting late January opening
UTICA, N.Y. — The City of Utica is seeking workers for the Val Bialas Ski Hill, which targeting an opening date in late January. The
City of Syracuse launches new digital procurement platform
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on Tuesday announced the launch of a new digital procurement platform, OpenGov. The effort is part of the city’s efforts to make its procurement process “more accessible, navigable, and transparent for vendors,” per the city’s announcement. OpenGov is an online portal that consolidates the city’s open bids and
New York manufacturing index dives back into negative territory in December
The general-business conditions index of the Empire State Manufacturing Survey plunged 23 points to -3.9 in December. This breaks a run of several strong months,
Snowmaking project gets underway at Utica’s Val Bialas Ski Center
UTICA, N.Y. — A $2 million renovation project has started at the Val Bialas Ski Center in Utica. New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D–Marcy), Utica Mayor Michael Galime (R), and the Amodio family were among those participating in the Nov. 24 event. “Today, I am excited to attend the groundbreaking on the renovations that
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