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People news: Generations Bank hires community event coordinator
SENECA FALLS, N.Y. — Generations Bank announced it has hired Rick Newman as its community event coordinator, a new position the bank created as part
Utica to add parking lot in Bagg’s Square area
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri announced a new parking lot in the city that will add 130 public parking spaces in the Bagg’s
Raymour & Flanigan launches new B2B furnishings program
CLAY, N.Y. — Raymour & Flanigan is expanding its services with a new program the company is calling Raymour & Flanigan for Business. It caters
UDig NY Damage Prevention Conference & Expo set for mid-September in Binghamton area
WHITNEY POINT, N.Y. — UDig NY, Inc. on Thursday said registration is open for the 2022 Damage Prevention Conference & Expo, which is set for
VIEWPOINT: It’s Just the Beginning of Mohawk Valley’s Economic Transformation
The Mohawk Valley region underwent gut-wrenching economic changes in the mid-1990s with the realignment of Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome and major industrial plant downsizings and closures. Back then, the region’s future appeared to be rather bleak, and its psyche was badly shaken. Fast forward to today, the region is not losing jobs or bleeding
Utica’s Nexus Center nears completion
UTICA — The nearly 170,000-square-foot Nexus Center will open in Utica this fall, bringing a new sports facility and, hopefully, thousands of visitors to the area. “We have to be open in November because we have tournaments scheduled,” says Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. With three 200-foot by 85-foot playing surfaces for ice
Food trucks, events bring mobile feasts to Mohawk Valley
ILION — When Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” premiered in 2010, food trucks were common in large urban areas, but still rare in the Mohawk Valley outside of fairs and festivals. That has certainly changed in the years since, with the Mohawk Valley now boasting dozens of food trucks and regular food-truck events
Greater Utica Chamber launches What’s Upstate initiative
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce recently launched a new website to inform future, new, and current residents about all the attractions, activities, and amenities that the Mohawk Valley region has to offer. The chamber’s What’s Upstate initiative uses a comprehensive website (www.whatsupstateny.com) that highlights Oneida and Herkimer counties. “It’s really about showcasing
Harbor Point project in Utica moves forward
UTICA — After years of delay, things are progressing again with the City of Utica’s plan to turn its waterfront area into a destination for residents and tourists, alike. On June 16, the city announced it formally took ownership of the 1933 building from the New York State Canal Corporation, which is a major step
BOOMERANG STORY: Mohawk Valley native rediscovers the region’s assets
UTICA — Growing up in the Mohawk Valley, Sean Farrell knew there were lots of wonderful things to offer, but it took years of living elsewhere for him to realize his home region was truly where he wanted to be. After graduating from Whitesboro High School in 1987 and Utica University in 1992 (then called
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