Maple syrup makers create new products

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Thu Nov 26

The sweet, familiar scent of maple syrup filled the air in a Wyoming County church hall as Steve Childs, the state's maple specialist, led demonstrations and discussions on coating nuts with maple sugar, brewing maple soda pop, and experimental versions of maple-coated apples and maple taffy.

Will NBA Jerseys Be Made Overseas?

WHAM-AM Rochester - Tue Nov 24

Senator Chuck Schumer says it could cost Perry in Wyoming County 100 jobs. Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on Adidas to change a decision about where NBA jerseys are made.

WNY maker of garb for NBA, Bills losing contracts to Asia

Buffalo News - Tue Nov 24

The exclusive supplier of game jerseys for the National Basketball Association is moving all of its production contracts to Asia, a decision that may idle a sports uniform factory in Perry and its 100 employees.

Perry plant looking for work after losing NBA contract

Buffalo News - Tue Nov 24

The new owners of a sports uniform factory in Perry are scrambling to find work for the American Classic Outfitters facility and its 100 employees after receiving word that the plant's only customer is canceling its contract for professional sports jerseys and off-shoring its production.

Mary Ann Metzger: Loss of farmers puts our country at risk

Buffalo News - Tue Nov 24

It was a rare occurrence in early October to find a day when the sun shone enough to enhance the lush colors of fall.

Adidas jersey plan rejected by Schumer

Buffalo Business First - Tue Nov 24

A decision by international sports apparel company Adidas to shift production of its NBA jerseys overseas could have a devastating impact on a Wyoming County manufacturer.

Some area workers to lobby against student loan changes

Democrat & Chronicle - Tue Nov 17

Six workers from Pioneer Credit Recovery in Wyoming County will be among a group of Sallie Mae employees from around the nation in Washington, D.C., this week to lobby against proposed federal legislation regarding college student loans.

Going wild in Wyoming County

Bizjournals - Sun Nov 15

Zebras are among the more than 400 exotic animals to be featured at Hidden valley Animal Adventure in Wyoming County.

Walking thin line in Village of Attica

Buffalo News - Fri Nov 13

Bianca Hervey, a 20-year-old college student, was returning home to her apartment in Attica when a village police officer drove up behind her, put on his flashing lights and pulled her over.

Diary tells of triumphs, sacrifices

Democrat & Chronicle - Wed Nov 11

Veterans Day conjures up feelings close to home for Jan Uhrig Wiseley. Her father, Robert A. Uhrig, spent 30 years in the military - and was part of the Allied forces in World War II.