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New York milk production slips slightly in November
New York dairy farms produced 1.24 billion pounds of milk in November, down 0.2 percent from 1.243 billion pounds in the year-ago month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) recently reported. Milk production per cow in the state averaged 1,975 pounds in November, off 0.5 percent from 1,985 pounds in the year-prior month. The […]
Versatility Enterprises buys Erie Boulevard building for $400,000
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Versatility Enterprises, LLC recently purchased the 6,720-square-foot, freestanding building located on about one acre at 2700 Erie Blvd. E. in Syracuse. Versatility Enterprises is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company. The purchase price was $400,000 on this transaction, which closed on Oct. 1, according to Onondaga County’s online property
Community Bank System appoints Knauss as new independent director
DeWITT, N.Y. — Community Bank System, Inc. (NYSE: CBU) recently announced it has appointed Jeffery (Jeff) Knauss to its board of directors as a new independent director. His election expands the banking company’s board to 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent. Knauss was also appointed to the board of directors of Community Bank, N.A.,
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: The Skaneateles Festival: It’s Music to our Ears
Since 1980, The Skaneateles Festival, whose slogan is “world class music by the lake”), has brought classical music to the Finger Lakes region. Renowned talent has drawn audiences from the far reaches of the area. Venues have varied, with each providing just the right ambience. Whether in a barn, a library hall, an open field, or a
People news: CenterState CEO announces two new employees
Andrew Jordan has joined as membership manager within the business and economic development division. He is responsible for ensuring members receive valuable support and engagement.
People news: ANCA hires new clean energy program director
SARANAC LAKE, N.Y. — The Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA) announced it has hired a new clean energy program director. Jill Henck will lead the
New York egg production drops nearly 2 percent in October
New York farms produced 148.4 million eggs in October, down 1.9 percent from 151.3 million eggs in the year-ago month, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics
Syracuse athletics to end food, alcohol sales at Dome due to COVID
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — If you plan to attend a basketball game at the Carrier Dome soon, you can forget about getting a beer and a
Arctic Bear Heating, Plumbing, Air & Water Treatment moves to Vestal
VESTAL, N.Y. — Arctic Bear Heating, Plumbing, Air & Water Treatment recently moved its headquarters to Vestal after outgrowing its previous space in the town of Union. Arctic Bear is now located in a 6,500-square-foot space at 612 Vestal Pkwy W., which was previously used for a marble distribution facility and then stood vacant for
Samadhi Yoga Syracuse sees growth since March opening
LIVERPOOL, N.Y. — When Samadhi Yoga Syracuse opened at 101 1st St. in the village of Liverpool in March 2021, owner Bridgette Maney had just two people come to the studio’s first class. On a recent Sunday she looked out her office window and saw 15. “I just can’t say enough about the area and
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