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"A lot of interest" in the Route 5S Business Park site

FRANKFORT, N.Y. (WKTV) - Herkimer County IDA officials say the Route 5S Business Park is shovel-ready and they are getting a lot of interest in the site. Read more »

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Officials talk progress on Marcy nanocenter site

MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Could we soon see buildings go up on the nanocenter site in Marcy? That was the very topic of conversation on Thursday. Read More »

SUNYIT's Quad C Project patterened after Albany's Nanoscale college

News about SUNYIT's "Quad C" Project were unveiled Thursday at the Economic Development Update held by the Genesis Group Read More »

Chobani CEO named World Entrepreneur of the Year

NEW BERLIN, N.Y.,- Hamdi Ulukaya, founder and CEO of America’s No. 1 selling Greek Yogurt brand, Chobani, was named the Ernst & Young World Entrepreneur Of The Year. Read More »

"Exit 33" Entertainment Complex preps for July opening

VERONA, N.Y. - The Oneida Indian Nation's massive entertainment complex remains on schedule for a July opening. Read More »

United Auto Supply breaks ground at former Bossert site

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The CEO of United Auto Supply and city officials broke ground on the auto supplier's newest store, which will be at the former Bossert site on the North-South arterial. Read More »

Gerber's 1933 Tavern in Utica re-opens after three decades

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The former Gerber's Grill in Utica has sat empty, collecting dust for almost three decades. Read More »

Gaming business that fought to open now sits empty in Rome

ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - They said they fought Rome City Hall just to open the doors to their business but a year later, Mrs. C's Arcade sits empty. Read More »

Minority owner ends relationship with Vernon Downs

VERNON, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Minority Owner of Vernon Downs says that he and his family are ending their involvement with the racino. Read More »

Utica Memorial Auditorium receives $2 million for restorations

UTICA, N.Y. - Two million dollars is heading to the Utica Memorial Auditorium for updates, according to State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi. Read More »

Cash mobs highlight Small Business Week in Mohawk Valley

Small Business Week is underway and the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce is celebrating with what's called "cash mobs." Read More »

Schumer pushes tax benefits for live theatrical productions

U.S. Senator Schumer announced his plan to extend tax treatment afforded to film producers and music publishers to investors in live theatre. Read More »

Internet sales tax could even playing field for brick and mortar stores

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Local business owners are watching the U.S. Senate Monday with one eye on their own cash registers. Read More »

How many restaurants are too many for Oneida County?

There is no shortage of restaurant choices in Oneida County, but the question is, are there enough dining customers to go around? Read More »

Oneida County: Fiscal year ended with $8.4 million operating surplus

ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County officials had some good financial news Thursday - for the sixth year in a row, the county ended with a surplus. Read More »

Three teaching jobs restored in Utica with extra funds

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Utica City School District is getting $210,000 more from the state to save a number of teaching jobs. Read More »

Businesses honored at Herkimer County Chamber's annual luncheon

LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce held their 45th Annual Luncheon and Awards Presentation on Thursday. Read More »

Hanna: denying permit "a severe crime against this community"

MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Congressman Richard Hanna confronted officials about the permit denial for a Nanocenter in Marcy. Read More »

A brief history of the Utica arterial

The Chenango canal was this area's first commercial water way that ran north and south from Binghamton to the Erie canal in Utica. Read More »

Some business owners in Utica don't want food pantry to move in nearby

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Local business owners tells officials they are not happy to hear of particular not-for-profit moving in down the block. Read More »

Deadline to file taxes is midnight

The clock is ticking to get your 2012 income tax returns filed to the IRS. Read More »

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