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New Griffiss Institute CEO outlines organization’s vision
ROME, N.Y. — The new president and CEO of the Griffiss Institute in Rome says she wants the organization to be known as the global destination for teams that want to build and accelerate technology teams and companies in the technical domains on which it focuses. The domains include for artificial intelligence/machine learning (AIML), cybersecurity, […]
Crust Kitchen & Bar readies for launch at Air City Lofts
ROME, N.Y. — New tenants in the Air City Lofts apartments at Griffiss Business & Technology Park in Rome will soon have a new, nearby dining option. Crust Kitchen & Bar is the first restaurant tenant at the 300-unit apartment complex, which recently celebrated the grand opening of its first phase. And with 84 full
New Milano Restaurant adds to Utica’s revitalization
UTICA, N.Y. — When Samir Merdanovic opened his new Milano Restaurant at the site of the former Dominique’s Chesterfield Restaurant at 1711 Bleecker St., he invested more than $1 million in the building and added 10 jobs to the community. Andrea Gokey, manager of the new Italian and Bosnian restaurant, says it “adds to the
Brewery successfully navigates 1st year after opening amid pandemic
UTICA, N.Y. — After a year of planning and preparation, Jennifer Earl was ready to open her new farm brewery in Utica when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020 and state restrictions all but shuttered such establishments for a while. However, when the state eased back restrictions and allowed breweries and bars to open
State says $200M available for fifth round of Downtown Revitalization Initiative
REDCs will decide whether to nominate two $10 million awardees or one $20 million awardee for downtown-redevelopment projects upon review of the submitted applications. As
Hummel’s Office Plus acquires Utica–area location of Swish White River
MOHAWK, N.Y. — Hummel’s Office Plus announced it has acquired the Utica–area branch of Swish White River Ltd. Financial terms of the deal remain confidential,
Ithaca Area Economic Development invests in local energy company
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development (IAED) announced it has approved a $50,000 convertible-debt investment for Dimensional Energy, a company that extracts carbon dioxide
HISTORY FROM OHA: Black River Systems Inc. of Utica
A history of its approach to “common sense heating and sanitary plumbing” If you ever lived in a house that was warmed by an “octopus” steam or hot-water heating system, you would be familiar with the subject of this article: The Pierce, Butler & Pierce Manufacturing Company of Syracuse. A number of homes in the Central
Mohawk Valley firms participate in $50M Air Force contract
ROME, N.Y. — Black River Systems Inc. of Utica and North Point Defense Inc. of Rome, along with a Maryland company, were recently awarded a nearly $50 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. The Mohawk Valley companies and Geon Technologies LLC of Columbia, Maryland have been awarded up to a maximum $49.9 million order
State Police investigate overnight break-in at Horseheads Brewing Company
HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — The New York State Police in Horseheads announced on Thursday that there was an overnight break-in at the Horseheads Brewing Company at
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