Business
Junius rest stop along Thruway reopens: Starbucks and Shake Shack headline new facility
One of the New York State Thruway's new service areas in the Finger Lakes is open for business. The Junius Ponds Service Area located between exits 41 and 42 near the Waterloo Premium Outlet Mall ... more
Village Lofts in Watkins Glen will open next week
The Schuyler County Partnership (SCOPED), the Watkins Glen Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Local Planning Committee, The Krog Group and Hart Hotels Inc. have announced the official opening of Village Lofts at Watkins Glen, 30 N ... more
Minimum wage: Should it be $14.20 in Upstate New York?
New York State Department of Labor officials are taking steps to raise the minimum wage in our area. Commissioner Roberta Reardon issued an order to raise it by one dollar, from $13.20 to $14.20 in ... more
Micron coming to CNY: Investing $100 billion, bringing 50,000 jobs with average salary of $100,000
Micron is investing an unprecedented $100 billion over the next 20 years to transform Central New York into a global semiconductor manufacturing hub. It's the single-largest investment in a manufacturing project in New York State ... more
Amazon Access: Shopping giant launches layaway system, discounted Prime memberships for low-income shoppers ahead of holiday season
Amazon Prime is out of reach for a significant percentage of Americans. Around 31% of American households making less than $25,000 per year have a prime membership. Weeks before the start of the 2022 holiday ... more
Microtel Inn and Suites: How much of a ‘tax break’ will Macedon development get after PILOT agreement approved?
The Wayne County Industrial Development Agency has given the green light for $1.57 million in incentives for a hotel being constructed on Route 31 in Macedon. A new 31,509-square-foot, three-story hotel with 71 rooms under ... more
Seneca County Chamber recognizes Wagner Valley Brewing Company in Lodi as September Business of the Month
The Seneca County Chamber of Commerce and CFCU Community Credit Union have recognized Wagner Valley Brewing Company of Lodi as the September 2022 Business of the Month. “Wagner Valley Brewing Company is a trend setter ... more
Farmworkers overtime threshold will drop to 40 hours in New York
New York has made a decision on lowering the 60-hour threshold for overtime among farmworkers to 40-hours. Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced the move, accepting the recommendation of the Farm Laborers Wage Board ... more
What happened to the Haunted Hayride of Greater Rochester? Audacy says staffing limitations, reorganization caused end
Where did the Haunted Hayride of Greater Rochester go? It was a staple in Williamson, Wayne County every October. News10NBC reached out to Audacy, who purchased the annual event from Dave DeFrisher. Audacy is a ... more
Bagg Dare reopens at Three Brothers after devastating fire (video)
It was a big day recently for Three Brothers Winery and Estates. The Bagg Dare Wine Company has reopened. Nearly 10 months ago Bagg Dare was devastated by fire. The unique structure was a standout ... more
More than $191K in unpaid wages recovered by state for workers of Buffalo company
The state Department of Labor has recovered more than $191,000 in unpaid wages for more than 90 employees. According to a news release, over $191,000 in unpaid wages was recovered for 93 employees working at ... more
Rumors are wrong: Gavras Center in Auburn isn’t closing
The E. John Gavras Center in Auburn is not closing contrary to local rumors. The Auburn Citizen reports that officials with the organization aren't sure where the rumor started, but the reality is that while ... more
Port 100 in Geneva to close
Port 100 is shutting down later this year. The six-year downtown Geneva staple has been home to around 100 members and upwards of 50 businesses. However, the pandemic took its toll. Co-working spaces have sprouted ... more
ITT Goulds Pumps donates $30,000 to the Ronald McDonald House Charities
ITT Goulds Pumps is demonstrating yet again its continued commitment to enhancing its charitable impact in the region. On Monday, September 26, ITT Industrial Process President Dave Steblein presented a $30,000 check to the Ronald ... more
Solar farm growth: Three new developments planned for Aurelius
Cayuga County is going to have a few more solar farms in Aurelius. The town board approved three small-scale solar farms that would produce an estimated 29 megawatts of power on 213 acres of land ... more
New York State’s unused hand sanitizer is going to Eastman Kodak in Rochester
Remember when hand sanitizer was hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic? For many it's a distant memory, but for the state of New York, disposing of excess hand sanitizer produced during the pandemic ... more
Meet the young attorney rising through the ranks fast in Syracuse
One 28-year-old Syracuse attorney is rising through the ranks fast. Sabastian Piedmont is now a Managing Partner at Tully Rinckey’s Syracuse office, just five months after being named Office Leader. Provided “Being a managing partner ... more
Greenidge faces liquidity squeeze after heavy borrowing to buy latest bitcoin mining rigs, stock sinks below $2
Shares of Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. closed below $2 for the first time Friday, as the debt-laden company mired in environmental controversies faces a potential liquidity crisis. The falling market price of Bitcoin — its ... more
Why is Verizon Wireless service lagging in my city, town, or village? Lengthy permitting processes could be to blame
Some people in the Finger Lakes and Rochester area have complained about Verizon Wireless coverage. The network, which historically was strong, has seemed to lag in certain areas. While that's to be expected of any ... more
