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Jefferson County hotels were fuller in February
WATERTOWN, N.Y. — Jefferson County hotels attracted more overnight guests in February compared to the year-prior month, as the hospitality industry continued to come back from the pandemic’s effects, according to a recent report. The hotel-occupancy rate (rooms sold as a percentage of rooms available) in the county jumped 22.9 percent to 43.5 percent in […]
Cheese cave, milk and cookies bar planned at Utica bakery
UTICA, N.Y. — Changes including a milk and cookies “bar” and an artisanal cheese cave are coming to the historic Hemstrought’s Bakery under its current owner. Dan Dowe, who is also executive chairman of Artisanal Premium Cheese, purchased Hemstrought’s in 2019. His plans will combine both businesses into the Utica location, which he also seeks
Upstate, statewide consumer sentiment decline in Q1
Consumer sentiment in upstate New York fell 3.4 points to 60.6 in the first quarter of this year from the last measure of 64.0 in the final quarter of 2021. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey of upstate and statewide consumer sentiment that the Siena College Research Institute (SRI) released April 7. Upstate’s overall
Rock City Centre offers co-working space in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. — Rock City Centre opened its doors in Little Falls last November, providing co-working space to individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs looking to utilize shared office space. “The whole concept is to get different companies in here together, sharing that co-working space, bouncing ideas off each other,” says building manager Dean Gaylord. The
NBT names successor to retiring CNY Regional President Shirtz
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The man who has been serving as Mohawk Valley regional president for NBT Bank is preparing for additional duties. David Kavney will succeed Richard Shirtz as the Central New York regional president following the March 31 announcement that Shirtz is transitioning toward retirement. Kavney will also maintain his role leading the Mohawk
Partnership creates pathway to college credits for IBEW Local 43 apprentices
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), Alfred State College, Syracuse University (SU), the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 43, and the
MVHS expands sign-on and referral bonus programs
UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) has announced an expansion of its sign-on bonus program for new employees along with an enhanced referral
People news: HCCC announces new appointments
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Herkimer County Community College (HCCC) recently announced a pair of new appointments. The college hired William H. Blovat, of Ilion, as an
Arc Herkimer to host hiring events
HERKIMER, N.Y. — Arc Herkimer will host in-person hiring sessions on April 21 and April 28 from 4-6 p.m. at 350 South Washington St. in
State Supreme Court Justice selected as Utica University commencement speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University alumna Justice Janet Malone is the commencement speaker for the upcoming undergraduate ceremony on May 12. Malone, a 1986 graduate,
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