The Growing Influence of Cross-Border Trade With Canada on Upstate New York EconomiesBy Frank EspositoJanuary 23, 2026 Upstate New York’s geographic position along the U.S.-Canada border offers unique economic opportunities. From Niagara Falls to the Thousand Islands…
Why Population Trends Differ Sharply Between Upstate Cities and Rural CountiesBy Derrick WhitmoreJanuary 21, 2026 Upstate New York is a region of contrasts, economically, culturally, and demographically. One of the most striking contrasts is in…
The Role of Regional Media in Small-City Civic Engagement in Upstate New YorkBy Abigail TierneyJanuary 21, 2026 In Upstate New York, small cities and towns rely heavily on regional media to stay connected, informed, and engaged. Unlike…
Hotel Redevelopment Sparks Downtown Debate in SyracuseBy Frank EspositoJanuary 20, 2026 A proposal to convert a downtown Syracuse building into a Hampton Inn hotel has advanced, but it faces a potential…
New York’s Vigilant Tax Enforcement Draws AttentionBy Natasha CarterJanuary 20, 2026 New York state has garnered attention for the intensity of its tax enforcement practices, especially as residents relocate to states…
Why Smart Meters Are Coming to BuffaloBy Frank EspositoJanuary 16, 2026 National Grid has begun replacing traditional electric and gas meters with new “smart” meters for customers across Buffalo and the…
Hochul Reasserts Affordability as Central Priority in State AddressBy Derrick WhitmoreJanuary 14, 2026 New York Governor Kathy Hochul used her 2026 State of the State speech to highlight an affordability agenda aimed at…
Syracuse Software Company Aims to Supersize Computing Power and Drive Regional InnovationBy Frank EspositoJanuary 14, 2026 A software company based in Syracuse is developing technology designed to significantly boost the performance and scale of modern computing.…
How Tourism-Driven Businesses Are Boosting Upstate EconomiesBy Natasha CarterJanuary 14, 2026 Upstate New York, a region known for its rolling hills, expansive forests, lakes, and historic towns, has long relied on…
How One New York Bakery Scaled Quickly Using Shipping ContainersBy Frank EspositoJanuary 12, 2026 Chrissy and Ben Salif Traore built their bakery, See & Be Kitchen, in Cairo, New York, after leaving New York…
