Chenango Forks
Chenango Forks, NY · Business
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Sapphire Farms addresses Newfield residents’ concerns
Some residents of Newfield complained at the Oct. 9 town board meeting about diesel and other chemical smells at the Sapphire Farms 620 Shaffer Rd. facility. The facility is a large, barn-like structure used to hold the company’s harvest, and in time, will process the plants harvested into cannabis products.
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Raymond Corporation celebrates Manufacturing Month
Manufacturing Month highlights Raymond’s commitment to students and its own industry professionals’ skills and workforce development. This October, The Raymond Corporation is celebrating Manufacturing Month, an annual observance that highlights industry innovation and modern manufacturing careers, by investing in the next workforce generation through skills development and hands-on career experiences.
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Push for wine, liquor in grocery stores raises concerns for Syracuse businesses
Bodegas and convenience stores in New York are joining major supermarket chains in a push to sell wine and liquor. A coalition of retailers—including Target and Wegmans—is urging lawmakers to change state law to allow the sales. The group, called the Coalition to Expand Consumer Choice, argues that...
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Mad Hatter Antiques celebrates milestone anniversary
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – An anchor on Binghamton’s Antique Row is celebrating half a century in business. The Mad Hatter on Clinton Street held a 50th anniversary event at the store on Saturday. Owner Joanne Scott first opened in 1976 at the corner of Clinton and Jarvis Streets, however she outgrew that location and moved […]
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The hidden, hard work behind Binghamton’s favorite fall traditions
For many Binghamton-area residents, visiting local, seasonal businesses is a must-do fall activity — a way to soak in all the seasonal fun before winter comes. However, for those who own and operate these attractions, the work and preparation start long before the leaves fall, and running it isn't as simple as some may think. Jackson's Pumpkin Farm in Endicott, Iron Kettle Pumpkin Farm in Candor and Stoughton Farm in Newark Valley are all longstanding seasonal businesses in the area, each with their own unique way of fostering community, building traditions and honoring all things fall. In similar fashion, The Cider Mill in Endicott continues to be both a local staple and fall destination for locals and tourists alike — one that began 100 years ago. While the new owners of The Cider Mill decided to expand their season in 2025, the fall months remain a popular time to grab some fresh, homemade cider and doughnuts, as well as pumpkins and plants. The owners and employees of these regional destinations are hard at work long before opening day to ensure a successful season, and the work continues all season long, often behind the scenes and out of customers’ view. It’s