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Anheuser-Busch to spend $9 million on upgrades to Baldwinsville brewery
LYSANDER, N.Y. — Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD) on Tuesday announced a new $9 million investment in its Baldwinsville brewery in the town of Lysander. St.
Naturally Lewis names new executive director
LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis, Inc. says it has hired Joanne Witt as the new executive director of the Lewis County–based nonprofit economic-development organization. Witt officially started work on Monday, Aug. 4, succeeding Brittany Davis in the role. Witt most recently served as director of the STARBASE Fort Drum Academy, per her LinkedIn page. “I
Women–owned businesses in Oneida and Herkimer counties can pursue $5,000 grants
CLINTON, N.Y. — A total of five grants, each worth $5,000, are available for women–owned business in Oneida and Herkimer counties. The Women’s Fund (WF)
Binghamton University breaks ground on new classroom, lecture hall building
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University on Wednesday broke ground on a new classroom and lecture-hall building. The construction site is located across from Academic A
New Utica Children’s Museum welcomes kids of all ages
UTICA — More than three months after opening to the public, the new Utica Children’s Museum provides activities and educational opportunities for the region’s youngest citizens. Besides its galleries and exhibits, the museum currently has a weekly garden club that started July 23 and continues through Aug. 27 with sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Arc Herkimer plans for first leadership change in 20 years
HERKIMER — Arc Herkimer will have a new leader in the new year when Kevin Crosley retires after leading the organization for 20 years. Lorene Bass, a 26-year employee, will take over the top slot in 2026 with a focus on building upon what Crosley began and continuing to grow the organization, which provides an
New York UAS test site exhibits at key industry trade show
ROME — The New York UAS test site announced that it was among the exhibitors and participants at AUVSI XPO 2025, described as the “premier gathering” for the autonomous-systems industry. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted the event, which was held from May 19-22 in Houston, Texas. The New York UAS Test
Named in honor of Rome native, fallen Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen ROME — After completing a feasibility study, Rome is moving forward with plans for the Michael E. Jensen Recreation and Civic Center on Floyd Avenue. The facility will be named after Rome native Michael Jensen, a Syracuse police officer who killed in the
Nexus Center fulfills promise of drawing crowds, boosting economy
UTICA — If you build it, they will come. That was the premise behind the Utica University Nexus Center, and it has more than proven true. The 169,440-square-foot facility at 400 Oriskany St. West opened in November 2022 with a goal to attract sports tournaments. It has done that in spades, including hosting the 2024
Oneida County releases agriculture plan for the next five years
UTICA, N.Y. — Oneida County on Thursday issued a five-year strategic plan for strengthening the region’s agricultural economy, protecting farmland, and expanding opportunities for farmers
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