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Bridie platter ($10.95): Artichoke hearts, dipping oil, tomatoes, provolone cheese, and slices of rye pumpernickel bread baked crostini style. With a couple of tomato and provolone slices, plus an artichoke heart — the combination is great.

Lombardo’s Bridie Manor

| October 21, 2019

A restaurant where dinner is served with a view By Christopher Malone Lombardo’s Bridie Manor, located at 1830 Bridie Square, is unmistakable while crossing the East Utica Street bridge in Oswego. The ...READ MORE

Who Sends Faxes Nowadays?

| October 21, 2019

As it turns out, many offices still rely on faxes By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Faxing may seem antiquated technology; however, it’s still relevant and even vital to some industries. And in several ...READ MORE

Models wearing Jaxon Jovie jeans. The company, based in Clay, is increasing its marketing efforts. “We didn’t want to market until we were 100% sure the product was right,” owner John Timmerman said.

Made in Clay, NY. Well, Sort Of…

| October 21, 2019

Entrepreneurs betting on Jaxon Jovie, a new line of jeans designed for athletic body types By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant If your lower body is muscular and fit, you likely can’t find jeans ...READ MORE

Located on the outskirts of the city of Oswego, Curtis Manor is a renovated former dairy farm, with its centerpiece being the historic barn.

Entrepreneur Opens Wedding Venue in Oswego

| October 21, 2019

Tony Pauldine invests $1.5 million to convert former barn into an events, wedding center, says it’s the largest wedding venue in Oswego County By Alexander Plate Developer Anthony Pauldine, owner of Canal ...READ MORE

Allen Chase, president and founder of Chase Enterprises. The company has seen more than 600% increase in business over the last five years. Based in Oswego, the company is now doing business in Ohio, West Virginia, Iowa and other states.

Chase Enterprises Expands Market Through Diversification

| October 21, 2019

Oswego-based business wins major contracts with state departments of transportation in Ohio, West Virginia, Iowa By Lou Sorendo When Allen Chase decided to delve into providing herbicide application services, little did he ...READ MORE

Jessica Spano at her new Khepera Coffee, which opened July 17 in the Canal Commons, Oswego.

New Coffee Shop Opens at Canal Commons in Oswego

| October 21, 2019

Opening a business a ‘dream come true” for entrepreneur By Alexander Plate Jessica Spano wants to be the person to give you your morning coffee, and she’s opened a café in downtown ...READ MORE

Nine Farms Growing Hemp in CNY

| October 21, 2019

Production of hemp has grown 10-fold in a year, becoming one of the state’s top 10 specialty crops. 500 farmers in NYS growing plant By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Hemp is growing in ...READ MORE

Poor Millennials… So Depressed

| October 21, 2019

Debt, a competitive job market, political climate and uncertainty about the future of the planet are some of the reasons millennials are down, says study By Aaron Gifford Millennials are quite confident ...READ MORE

The Power of Retirees

| October 21, 2019

More than wisdom, retirees bring major economic impact By Aaron Gifford In Central New York, retirees are often seen walking in the mall on winter mornings, congregating in McDonald’s for coffee, going ...READ MORE

Linda Eagan

| October 21, 2019

Founder of Fulton Block Builders making progress, one neighborhood at a time By Lou Sorendo One block at a time. That is the approach the Fulton community is taking while seeking to upgrade ...READ MORE

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Issue 164: October/November 2019

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