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Brotzki, Masingill, and Smith acquire Schneider Packaging
BREWERTON — Three top executives at Schneider Packaging Equipment Co. have bought the business from the Schneider family. President Bob Brotzki, Executive VP Greg Masingill, and VP of Engineering and Services Mike Smith closed on the acquisition June 22. Financial terms were not disclosed. The 130-employee company on Guy Young Road in Brewerton designs and […]
CountryMax opens store in Oswego, its 16th location
OSWEGO — CountryMax — a 34-year-old Rochester–area-based, family-owned retailer of pet supplies and farm and garden products — has opened a new store at 276 State Route 104 in Oswego. It represents the firm’s 16th store, the company said in a news release issued July 6. CountryMax built the 25,000-square-foot store, the company said in
Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center opens new laser tag attraction
VESTAL — Chuckster’s Family Entertainment Center — a fun park that offers miniature golf, a climbing wall, and batting cages — has formally opened its new laser tag attraction. The 10-acre entertainment center celebrated the grand opening of its outdoor laser tag feature with an afternoon event on July 10 at the park — located
American Airlines to offer Ithaca to Charlotte flight starting in late December
ITHACA, N.Y. — American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) announced that it will offer a direct flight from the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to American’s hub at
New York maple-syrup production rises 6 percent in 2018
Maple-syrup production in New York state increased 6 percent To 806,000 gallons this year from 760,000 gallons in 2017, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The number of taps in the Empire State rose 3 percent to 2.73 million taps in 2018 from 2.65 million last year. The yield per tap increased
Dessert shop opens near Syracuse University campus
SYRACUSE — Yeti Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies opened in early June on Westcott Street, near the Syracuse University campus, offering self-serve frozen yogurt, along with a variety of drinks such as smoothies, milkshakes, and teas. Christopher Norcross, the business owner, says he opened the 1,500-square-foot shop at 558 Westcott St. after seeing a “for lease”
People news: Pathfinder Bank names McConkey e-commerce manager
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Pathfinder Bank announced it has appointed Mary McConkey as VP, electronic commerce manager. In her new role, McConkey will oversee the bank’s
Saying tariffs are driving down prices, dairy co-op seeks government help
CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. — The announcement of Canadian tariffs on American goods, part of trade war with the United States, has led to the collapse of
New York Skin & Vein Center to distribute Sonostics’ HeartPartner product
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The New York Skin & Vein Center (NYSVC) will be the “exclusive distributor” of the HeartPartner, a product developed by Sonostics Inc.,
Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare rebrands as Helio Health
SYRACUSE — Syracuse Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) has changed its name to Helio Health as part of an organization-wide rebrand. “We’re really excited because this new name, this new identity … better reflects for everyone who we are and what we do,” Jeremy Klemanski, president and CEO of Helio Health, said in his remarks at the
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