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CAFE and cars
June 7, 2009 The higher mileage and emissions standards set by the Obama administration on May 19, which begin to take effect in 2012 and are to be achieved by 2016, will transform the U.S. car and truck fleet. more »» 
Wood works
May 31, 2009 GLOVERSVILLE — At 39 Hamilton St., the sounds of woodwork fill the shop. But rising above the other noise at Herrl Woodcraft is quite often the sound of a family. more »» 
Scaling Back
May 24, 2009 The Johnstown High School prom this year went on as scheduled. Students showed up last Saturday night in sharp tuxedos and evening gowns, and they danced at St. more »» 
Still Smoking
May 10, 2009 The federal tobacco tax increase that began April 1 may not be having as much of an effect as last June’s state tax increase of $2.75 — but it could be the final straw for some smokers. more »» 
Wok this way
May 3, 2009 More than a dozen Chinese restaurants operate between Amsterdam and Speculator — and a new one was just approved by the Fulton County Planning Board as part of the former Ruby & Quiri... more »» 
Mortgage Market
April 26, 2009 Local lenders say the time may be right for either a first home mortgage or refinancing — it all depends on the individual situation. Mortgage loan originator Salvatore F.G. more »» 
Bigger bottle Bill
April 19, 2009 By KAYLEIGH KARUTIS The Leader-Herald The expanded bottle bill in the state budget, passed by legislators April 3, has some local business owners up in arms over the added... more »» 
Still Standing
April 12, 2009 GLEN — When Lynwood J. Hand moved his farm supplies store to the family farm property in this hamlet in April 1984, he had an open house. On April 25, he’s doing it again. more »» 
Taxing times
April 5, 2009 With a recession and economic stimulus package hitting an already complicated income tax process, many need assistance filing 2008 income tax returns as well as planning for next year’s... more »» 
Lake Country Entrepreneur
March 29, 2009 CAROGA LAKE — When Ralph Ottuso went looking for a gas fireplace for the house he was building in Pine Lake, he was surprised at how far he had to go to find one and how little the salesmen seemed t... more »» 
Untapped Resources
March 22, 2009 Most people involved with the maple syrup business in New York state agree the vast maple tree population here is underused. more »» 
Spirited debate
March 15, 2009 One of the ways Gov. David Paterson hopes to diminish the expected $15.4 billion budget deficit is by legalizing wine sales in grocery and convenience stores. more »» 
Nicolino’s Narrative
March 8, 2009 PERTH — The “young” Richard “Butch” Robertshaw, now 74, remembers spending most of his life at The Drum, — widely known as “Butch’s Drum” — now Nicolino’s. more »» 
Stimulating efficiency
March 1, 2009 Energy-efficiency-minded homeowners could get three times the existing tax break on their 2009 income tax if they take advantage of provisions in the recently passed economic stimulus bill. more »» 
Bittersweet Situation
February 22, 2009 CANAJOHARIE — Unless it receives some financial aid, Richardson Brands may follow Beech-Nut out of Canajoharie. more »» 
Dairy dilemma
February 15, 2009 Dairy farmers are “hunkering down” in the face of sharp downturns in the price paid for their mil. more »» 
‘Stinky’ smell of success
February 8, 2009 NORTHVILLE — Samantha McCullough has come a long way with her Stinky Dog artwork, both in distance and successful marketing. more »» 
Holding Their Own
February 1, 2009 Anita Wineberg, owner of the C & A Superette in Stratford, says her country store has steady customers. “I don’t think the economy has much effect here,” she said. more »» 
Super Savings
January 26, 2009 Buying a big-screen TV and getting free pizza and wings for the day of the Super Bowl is one of many local business tie-ins to the pigskin classi. more »» |
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