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STEELY CONCENTRATION — Oriskany High School student Jack Tagliaferri navigates his drone toward one of the obstacles during the Directorate STEM Outreach Program’s Drone Camp in the hangar at Innovare Advancement Center. Campers competed against each other on the final morning of the camp to see who could navigate the course the quickest and most accurately.
SNAPSHOT: Drone Camp held at Innovare Advancement Center
During the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate STEM Outreach Program’s Drone Camp in the hangar at Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, campers competed against each other ... more
A drone awaits takeoff at the UAS Test Site at the Griffiss International Airport in this file photo. The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a task order contract to the New York UAS Test Site for the next uncrewed aircraft systems integration project to help advance the reality of safe, high-volume drone operations, and the development of a UAS traffic management system.
FAA awards task order contract to UAS Test Site
The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a task order contract to the New York UAS Test Site for the next uncrewed aircraft systems integration project ... more
Rising costs fuel fears for back-to-school buying
With gas and food prices continuing to rise, as well as costs associated with running and maintaining a household, representatives of the area’s Connected Community Schools initiative said … more
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Commuters pass through Grand Central Terminal on March 10, 2020 in New York. Millennials are known for changing jobs often, but how does that affect their retirement savings? That depends on several factors. It's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons before taking the leap.
Millennial Money: Can job-hopping help retirement savings?
Millennials have been coined the “job-hopping generation,” and I’ve contributed to that stereotype. I started my career at 22 and have job-hopped almost every year since. For many of those … more
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, for the 12-month period ending June 2022, the non-farm job count in the Utica-Rome region increased 2,400, or 2%, to 123,000. Private sector employment rose 2,000, or 2.2%, to 92,300.
Report: Local jobless rate 3.5% in June, in Utica-Rome area
Unemployment in the Utica-Rome area declined from 5.6% in June 2021 to 3.5% in June 2022. The unemployment rate rose from 3.3 percent in May. Change in Non-farm Jobs since June 2022 For the 12-month … more
Instacart services added at Boonville Tops
Tops Friendly Markets has expanded its contactless options to its customers in 13 new store communities, including the Tops Market at 261 Utica Blvd. more
On the heels of the U.S. Congress Thursday, July 28 passage of a $280 billion package geared to boost the semiconductor industry, officials looked to locations across the state, the Mohawk Valley and nation to weigh potential future impacts. Economic development leaders in the region hope to see more developments like Marcy’s now-under-construction Wolfspeed semiconductor fabrication facility, pictured on July 28, 2022.
Officials eye future as House OK’s CHIPS Act
After the Thursday passage in the House of Representatives of a $280 billion package geared to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research by creating more high-tech jobs in the United … more
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Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced on Wednesday the release of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Dashboard that will pinpoint locations for residents and visitors. The dashboard is an ESRI ArcGIS platform that has a variety of features to help residents and visitors locate and utilize electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Online tool to help drivers locate EV charging stations in Oneida County
Drivers of electric vehicles will have a new tool to locate charging stations in Oneida County ... more
Developer avoids prison but pays 16 million in restitution
Having once been accused of mortgage fraud reaching upward of $500 million, prominent regional developer Robert “Bob” Morgan was sentenced Friday to no jail time and no federal parole. He was … more
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The Savoy, 255 East Dominick St. in Rome, has been a staple of the Rome community since 1908, when it opened as a boarding house and then a restaurant featuring 10-cent spaghetti. Thanks in part to its service to generations of Air Force personnel as well as its authentic Italian cuisine and cozy charm, the Savoy garnered local, regional, national and even international renown.
Iconic Savoy Restaurant up for sale
After 114 years of serving the local community and a recent maelstrom of events, the iconic Savoy Restaurant, which closed its doors last year ... more
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A gas tank driver adjusts his hose hookup to an underground tank on May 24, 2022, in Jackson, Miss. High diesel prices are driving up the cost of most goods, from groceries to Amazon orders and furniture, as nearly everything that is delivered, whether by truck, rail or ship, uses diesel fuel. Truckers are turning down hauling jobs in the states with the most expensive diesel.
Sky-high diesel prices squeeze truckers, farmers, consumers
The price of diesel fuel has skyrocketed in recent months — much more even than regular gasoline — especially after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. more
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Julia Gallagher is shown in her Barneveld studio.
Barneveld semi-permanent makeup artist on a mission to help others
When Julia Gallagher had her eyebrows shaped via microblading a few years back, the experience lit something inside her and there was no turning back. more
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Although the Wolfspeed facility in Marcy, shown in this file photo from earlier this year, isn’t directly impacted by the proposed CHIPS Act, local officials are keeping an eye on the legislation which could help spur additional computer chip manufacturing in the U.S.
Local officials eye CHIPS Act progress
On Tuesday, there was buzz about a bill that would provide grants, tax credits and other incentives for computer chip manufacturing would see action in the Senate.  more
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The homepage of the What’s Upstate website at whatsupstateny.com
‘What’s Upstate’ aims to showcase best of region
Inspiring people. Endless opportunity. Boundless adventure. These are some of the words used by local organizations to describe what life is like in the Mohawk Valley. more
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Empire State Development President and CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight, left, and Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. cut a ribbon at the completion of Skydome, an indoor UAS testing center in at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park. Behind them are state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, and Griffiss Institute President and CEO Heather Hage.
Officials unveil new $13M Skydome
Skydome brings a total state and county investment of more than $100 million, establishing New York and the Mohawk Valley in the position of global leader in UAS. more
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Across NY, gas prices down 9 cents, says AAA
New York’s average gas price is down 9 cents from last week, averaging $4.80 per gallon. more
Local and company officials get ready to turn a shovelful of dirt to break ground on a 10,000 square foot expansion at The Light Connection, 132 Base Road in Oriskany. The expansion, which is expected to be completed in September, will increase the company’s manufacturing footprint by 25%. From left: Kim Teesdale; Susan Grabinski; Tricia Kowalski; Garry White, TLC president; Shawki Elgarhi; Murray Krishtein; Tyler Tormey; Lee Copperwheat; and Rob Pike.
Local manufacturer breaks ground on 10,000-square foot expansion
The Light Connection, 132 Base Road, has broken ground on a 10,000-square foot expansion as a direct result of its continuous growth in the fiber optic cable market. more
Michael Burth Jr., owner of Mike Jr.’s Auto Repair, 1030 E. Dominick St., has been served a 120-day notice to vacate his business that is part of a state Department of Environmental Conservation plan to demolish and remediate the site where the shop is located.
Auto shop, city at odds over cleanup
Michael Burth Jr., owner of Mike Jr’s Auto Repair, 1030 E. Dominick St., has been given a 120-day notice by the city to vacate his property ... more
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Twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass in this file photo. Rising prices can feel impossible to manage if money is already tight. To stay afloat, prioritize essential expenses that enable you to live and work.
Millennial Money: What if you can’t ‘out-budget’ inflation?
Inflation is a nightmare for the many Americans who already stretch their dollars to cover basic needs. What happens when those dollars lose value? more
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Excellus BCBS Utica Regional President Eve Van de Wal, Little Falls Youth and Family Center Executive Director Anthony DeLuca, and Excellus BCBS Community Investments and Partnerships Manager Shayna Keller, gather for a presentation of the Excellus BCBS Community Health Award recently.
Little Falls organization receives Excellus grant
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awarded the Little Falls Youth and Family Center a Community Health Award of $2,500 to support its Holiday and Summer Feeding Program. more
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