economic impact

Not only do our higher education institutes attract great students, they raise a ton of money to help their local economies. Hamilton College in Clinton, New York for example has a huge economic impact on our region.

"Jersey Boys" is a record-setter for the Stanley Theater in Utica.

For the first time in the history of New York State, the economic impact of the tourism industry reached $100 billion in 2014.

The New York Gaming Association has released its 2014 annual report highlighting the statewide and local impact of the gaming industry.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is detailing the projected impact from a minimum wage increase from the current $8.75 an hour to $10.50 statewide and $11.50 in New York City.

Hamilton College had a $307 million economic impact in the Mohawk Valley in 2012-2013.

Utica's two hospitals contribute a total of $880 million to the local economy. That's accordng to an economic impact analysis that projects the ripple effect of industry spending. Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Medical Center support 4,600 full-time equivalent positions, which fund more than $1...

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Upstate New York colleges provided nearly $23 billion in economic activity during 2011, according to the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities.

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired unveiled a study today, addressing the economic impacts of blind workers in the state. According to the report, the economic impact of the eight agencies on New York's economy is 168-million, with about 60 percent of total sales coming from the federal government and out of state...

Verona, NY (WIBX) - The Oneida Indian Nation is out with its annual economic impact report. The Nation says its enterprises, including the Turning Stone Resort and Casino, had a $410-million imprint on central New York in its last fiscal year which ended September 26, 2010.