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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

Little Falls focuses on city’s DRI projects
LITTLE FALLS — Officials in Little Falls have been busy since the state selected the city last December to receive $10 million in funding during the fifth round of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). For the only city in Herkimer County, the funding presents an opportunity to develop projects to help connect isolated parts

Construction begins on flood-resiliency project in Clayton in Jefferson County
CLAYTON, N.Y. — Construction has started on a series of flood-resiliency projects in the village of Clayton in Jefferson County. The four projects were awarded

JMA Wireless formally opens HQ, manufacturing facility just south of downtown Syracuse
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — JMA Wireless, a company specializing in 5G-wireless technology, on Thursday formally opened its new headquarters and manufacturing facility at 140 Cortland Ave.

Fulton Savings Bank’s former CEO honored by OOC
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County Inc. (OOC) recently recognized Michael J. Pollock with the Martin Rose Economic Developer Merit Award during the OOC annual meeting held in mid-June. Pollock, now retired, previously served as president and CEO of Fulton Savings Bank. OOC said it honored Pollock “in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding record

Owners of winery in Constantia honored for entrepreneurship by Operation Oswego County
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Operation Oswego County (OOC), at its recent annual meeting, recognized the owners of the Grace Tyler Estate Winery in Constantia with an entrepreneurship award. OOC on June 16 presented its 2022 Dee Heckethorn Entrepreneur Award to Richard and Elizabeth Hamilton “in recognition and appreciation of exceptional entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and dedication for
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