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Heartsome Handicrafts opens in New Hartford Shopping Center
NEW HARTFORD — Heartsome Handicrafts formally opened in the New Hartford Shopping Center on Nov. 21. The arts and crafts store held a ribbon-cutting event and reception that evening with the New Hartford Chamber of Commerce. Heartsome Handicrafts first opened its doors to the public on April 1 of this year. The store says it […]

NYSERDA launches next round of 76West clean-energy competition
Now in its fifth year, the 76West contest will accept applications through March 2, 2020. About the 76West program The program will select a

Aviation company signs lease at Griffiss in Rome, to create 100 new jobs
ROME, N.Y. — A new aviation company is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome and creating at least 100 new jobs. Strategic Global Aviation

People news: CH Insurance hires Alampi as head of business development
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — CH Insurance announced it has added Larry Alampi as its new head of business development. Alampi comes to Syracuse–based CH after a

State Police looking for suspect in grand larceny at Syracuse–area stores
LAFAYETTE, N.Y. — State Police in LaFayette say they are investigating a grand larceny that happened on Friday, Dec. 13. State Police say the person

Greater Utica Chamber recognizes 2019 Business of the Year winners
Additional honorees included Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties Inc. in the “Not-For-Profit Organization with 50 Employees or Fewer;” Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in the

People news: Cayuga Economic Development Agency hires Szabo
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Cayuga Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced it has hired Danielle Szabo as its economic development specialist. Szabo works to retain and

Speach Family Candy Shoppe stands the test of time
Started in 1920 by Michele Spicciati (Michael Speach), The Speach Family Candy Shoppe began as an opportunity for a first-generation immigrant from Italy to have something to call his own and a way to provide for his growing family. As the business passed through four generations, every family member had a hand in the daily

Genius NY finalists selected for fourth round of competition in 2020
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Empire State Development (ESD) on Wednesday announced the five finalists selected to take part in the fourth round of Genius NY, a

Solar business shines for Nickels Energy Solutions
CLAY — Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC is wrapping up a year that saw the company move into some new office space and complete 60 solar-installation projects. However, the firm faces some new challenges in the solar industry heading into 2020. Brothers Steve and Kevin Nickels founded Nickels Energy Solutions in 2015 as a way to
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