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VIEWPOINT: Maintaining the Mohawk Valley’s Economic-Development Momentum
This year stands in stark contrast to 2020 and indicates not only our region’s recovery from COVID, but also reinforces our renewed optimism about the Mohawk Valley’s community and economic outlook. Last July, we had not yet seen the worst of the pandemic. Today, nearly two-thirds of adults in New York state have been fully vaccinated (as of […]
Herkimer County leader outlines status of development projects
Herkimer County’s efforts to redevelop its brownfield sites have started to bear fruit with the village of Ilion approving the $100,000 sale of the former Duofold long-john factory to local investors in late June. The identity of the investors has not been disclosed as they undertake a 120-day environmental review before closing on the property,
MVHS targets 2023 for Wynn Hospital opening in downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. — Construction crews continue their work on the nearly $550 million Wynn Hospital of the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) in downtown Utica, which MVHS expects to open in 2023. Crews closed a portion of Lafayette Street between State and Cornelia Streets on July 6 and July 7 to allow for concrete work
NUAIR selected for BVLOS aviation-rulemaking committee
ROME, N.Y. — NUAIR is participating in the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) aviation-rulemaking committee. The FAA selected NUAIR for the committee in late June. In addition, NUAIR says it put a drone parachute-recovery system (PRS) through safety and failure scenarios over multiple days in late spring at the New
With new CEO, NYSTEC seeks to help clients with technology
ROME, N.Y. — The New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation (NYSTEC) helped with the operation of the 3rd annual International Quantum Information Science Workshop held June 22-24 at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome. It’s an example of how NYSTEC works in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, known locally as Rome
New Griffiss Institute CEO outlines organization’s vision
ROME, N.Y. — The new president and CEO of the Griffiss Institute in Rome says she wants the organization to be known as the global destination for teams that want to build and accelerate technology teams and companies in the technical domains on which it focuses. The domains include for artificial intelligence/machine learning (AIML), cybersecurity,
Crust Kitchen & Bar readies for launch at Air City Lofts
ROME, N.Y. — New tenants in the Air City Lofts apartments at Griffiss Business & Technology Park in Rome will soon have a new, nearby dining option. Crust Kitchen & Bar is the first restaurant tenant at the 300-unit apartment complex, which recently celebrated the grand opening of its first phase. And with 84 full
Utica College to use NSF grant to help underserved students pursue STEM careers
UTICA — Utica College says it will use grant funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help the school increase the number of students from “underrepresented minorities” earning bachelors’ degrees in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Utica College is part of the Central New York Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
New Milano Restaurant adds to Utica’s revitalization
UTICA, N.Y. — When Samir Merdanovic opened his new Milano Restaurant at the site of the former Dominique’s Chesterfield Restaurant at 1711 Bleecker St., he invested more than $1 million in the building and added 10 jobs to the community. Andrea Gokey, manager of the new Italian and Bosnian restaurant, says it “adds to the
Brewery successfully navigates 1st year after opening amid pandemic
UTICA, N.Y. — After a year of planning and preparation, Jennifer Earl was ready to open her new farm brewery in Utica when the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020 and state restrictions all but shuttered such establishments for a while. However, when the state eased back restrictions and allowed breweries and bars to open
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