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Daldrop Opens for Business in Southern Oswego County

$10 Million Facility in the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11076 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB CEO Jens Daldrop addresses attendees at the 2025 groundbreaking for the project. Daldrop also chairs the advisory board of Germany-based Daldrop Group.[/caption] A new era of cleanroom technology is underway in Central New York. The Daldrop Group’s advanced manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters is physically built within the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park. This industrial park is located in the town of Schroeppel. It marks the largest expansion outside of Germany in the company’s 73-year history. Daldrop SBB is based in Neckartailfingen, Germany. It is a global supplier of cleanroom technology, primarily to the pharmaceutical industry. It designs and builds advanced cleanroom environments for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical technology industries. It nvested $10 million in the new project. “We broke ground in 2025; we were under construction all winter. We just opened this spring, early spring,” said Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control. The company consolidated sites in Salina and DeWitt into the industrial park in Schroeppel, Morrow added. “The next move here is to maximize every square inch of this facility and then we are already looking at the expansion. So, it is more capital investment on equipment — definitely higher-end automation in additional equipment so we can produce more components and then to support the ever-growing base in North America,” Morrow continued. “We are the headquarters for service, maintenance and spare parts. So as Daldrop has more and more installations, they need more and more service, maintenance and spare parts. So that will come out of this facility as well — it already is.” “As a global leader in GMP (global manufacturing support) pharmaceutical cleanrooms for decades, I am very proud to bring manufacturing jobs to Upstate New York,” said Mike Sullivan, president of Daldrop US operations. Key to choosing Southern Oswego County [caption id=attachment_11077 align=alignright width=450] Daldrop SBB at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park when the company announced the start of construction.[/caption] Sullivan said that the selection of the Schroeppel industrial park was mainly due to the help of Operation Oswego County and two people in the organization. “Prior to being purchased by Daldrop International from the Stuttgart region of Germany, Vince Bongio was a founding partner in SBB Inc. as well as our head of engineering. We based out of Syracuse due to Vince’s skills in HVAC and the manufacturing capabilities found in Syracuse,” said Sullivan. Bongio moved to Syracuse from California in the 1970s to work in Carrier’s Industrial Division of Large-Scale Petrochemical Refrigeration. Next, he advanced to General Electric’s TV Tube Plant where he got into cleanrooms ,leading to his role of head of engineering for Clestra Cleanrooms where he met Sullivan, their New England distributor. “Vince Bongio is a phenomenal engineer. Formerly of Carrier, he grew up in California and went to Cal Poly,” Sullivan explained. “Carrier hired him right out of college and he moved to Syracuse. He is the reason we are in Syracuse today. He is retiring this year. We are very proud and his legacy is having brought Daldrop to Syracuse.” In 2000, Sullivan, Bazinet, Bongio Inc (SBB) was formed with engineering and manufacturing, based in Syracuse, and sales and construction based in Massachusetts as it is today. “SBB Inc. started in Syracuse. I had a design–build contracting firm out of Massachusetts that was primarily doing all the new technologies coming out of MIT,” Sullivan said. “I started a manufacturing side. A big thing for cleanrooms is the HVAC. Most cleanroom suppliers are architecturally focused people. The strength in Syracuse is HVAC. So, SBB developed with me running sales and construction out of Massachusetts and manufacturing out of Syracuse.” “Daldrop wanted to have a relationship in the States and of those who approached us, they were the only ones who really understood HVAC. So, we were the right fit for them. We did a joint venture focused out of Massachusetts from 2012 to 2018 leveraging their technologies,” Sullivan explained. “The commitment was if we brought their product to the States, we would do that if they built it here. “The pieces that had to be in place to make the investment, they wanted to acquire us, we were great with that. If you looked at business recommendations the general guidance was to build in a low labor area — something like North Carolina — but Syracuse had a strong background in HVAC and we chose Syracuse and Oswego County to be our headquarters in the States. So, it is built off of history, technology and the existing supply chain — bringing jobs back to the area.” During the initial discussions with Daldrop about coming to the U.S., SBB agreed to sell under the conditions Daldrop would manufacture in the U.S. There are many areas that offer incentives and economic packages, but the strength of HVAC expertise and skilled manufacturing was a big part of the discussions for site selection. Coming home [caption id=attachment_11078 align=alignright width=451] Construction moves forward in March at the L. Michael Treadwell Oswego County Industrial Park.[/caption] The second key person to building in Oswego County is Ben Morrow, Sullivan added. “Ben has been working with Daldrop SBB for more than 12 years and has advanced to COO of manufacturing and engineering. Ben grew up in Phoenix, so building a factory for the Germany company in Phoenix is a strong success for both his community and the appreciation of Ben’s skills as a team leader,” Sullivan said. “I went to high school in Phoenix. So, this is like full circle for me. It’s a small world,” Morrow said. “I hadn’t been back to Phoenix since graduation. This is one of the properties that John Trimble of C&S, he is the former president of C&S, he just retired, suggested. He and I were very good personal friends. John was from Mexico and I was from Phoenix. We knew each other from high school. And the architect of this building, Ed Smart of smartDESIGN Architecture in Batavia — I went to high school with him. So, this was a project that’s full circle a coming home kind of thing. The three of us knew each other — kind of like it was meant to be. Very serendipitous.” Schroeppel was one option for Daldrop to consider; the original intent was just to get a warehouse to store some product, he added. The facility is Daldrop’s largest outside of their native country. Total payroll at the facility will be approximately $2.4 million once fully staffed. “Here is 32,000 square feet and we plan to expand and put in an additional 10,000 square feet,” Morrow said. “We have 17.5 acres. We can put at least three more facilities here, just on this property. The master plan submitted for the current building is the first of possible three buildings on the campus.” “If we can find the right people and advance the production according to the plan, we should be able to grow for the next decade. One of the first jobs we filled was our new HR manager, with a primary focus posting and filling new positions,” Sullivan said. Stop the exodus, start hiring [caption id=attachment_11080 align=alignright width=452] Principals at the local Daldrop SBB headquarters, from left: Ben Morrow, Mike Sullivan and Jens Daldrop.[/caption] “I have been coming to Syracuse for 30 years. One of the things I had a hard time watching was the exodus of factories. One of the toughest things is to watch it with my partners’ kids who had to move away for jobs. It is important for us to give opportunity where people’s kids don’t have to leave the area to get work,” Sullivan said. “My responsibility is to find people who have skill sets that want to work and then I have to build opportunity for that work to happen. “After years of watching companies and Vince’s three sons all move out of the areas to get jobs, it is important to us to provide opportunities for the Syracuse region and help grow our company. We have been hiring for our new factory and will continue for the next few years.” “We are hiring and will continue to hire. Currently we have about 19 on staff right now,” Morrow said. “We expect to grow that by about 10 to 15 in the next 12 to 18 months or so. We are at 19 currently — one in the wings. It’s been great being able to hire locally. All these folks that we’ve been hiring, they all live within a few miles from here.” “We hired someone this past week (end of August). She grew up in the area, raised a family and is working down in Florida. She just took a job with us so she can move back and be with her family. We will be moving her back and she should be starting in October. We are very happy to see this happen,” Sullivan said. “I feel strongly about having a spot for the kids to not have to move out of the area. It is better to have people moving into the area.” Currently, Daldrop SBB has openings for finance manager, COO of construction and delivery, as well as mechanical, electrical designers and Revit modelers, construction managers, commissioning agents and many other skills that are needed. Along with Daldrop’s reputation in life science cleanrooms, there is a strong history in semiconductor, electronics, glass, photonics, aerospace and other markets. This may be helpful with any new technologies building in the market such as the Micron expansion and the support network, Sullivan said. “We acquired this property and closed on it two months before any announcement from Micron. It is serendipitous that they’re right down the street from us,” Morrow added. “Everybody started thinking ‘you guys are supporting Micron.’ We were here first. That is not a goal of ours. We may or may not … they are talking to us; it is an opportunity.” The long run [caption id=attachment_11079 align=alignright width=450] Benjamin Morrow, operations manager and control at Daldlrop, speaks during a recent ribbon-cutting event in Schroeppel.[/caption] “Long term, we will expand the Phoenix facility,” Sullivan said. “We built our facility with a campus approach. Sustainability is big. We designed our rooms to be more sustainable. Our building has no gas lines for heat. We put geothermal wells in the ground. We put heat pumps in for heating and cooling out of those wells and we put a large layer of solar panels up on the roof. We worked with National Grid for metering. Our building is a high efficiency model. We upgraded all the instillation and the glass filtering. So, it is a very green building. We will have a very minimal carbon footprint. It also adheres to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction standards.” “We are a bunch of HVAC engineers. We did a large scale geothermal and spent the money up front because we knew it made sense in the business sense in the environmental sense and sustainability,” Morrow said. “We have insulated metal panels on walls and roof; we are an envelope from the exterior.” Daldrop, as a global player, has a strong culture of sustainability that is found in all its products including the new facility. The building has been designed with (sixteen) 400-foot deep geothermal wells, high efficiency construction methods, approximately 70 kilowatt solar photovoltaic panels, electric vehicle chargers and 26% recycled content. “Daldrop thinks of long-term investing,” Sullivan said. “On the roof, photovoltaic panels supplement our power. Over half the energy that I use is coming from the sun. We have chargers up front for employee electric vehicles. This place is built to last. This slab that we are walking on, normal buildings are four inches, some go to six inches, we are nine inches all the way through — except where the heavy equipment is — that is 10 to 12 inches thick, solid concrete. It allows us to reconfigure for whatever type of equipment we want to bring in,” Morrow said. “We are authorized by Underwriters Laboratory to self-certify so we don’t need to have an inspector come out and recertify. We get audited often, but we certify our own electronics. The control system in this building is rather high-end. Our thermostat in every room is zoned, independent. We analyze the data; incorporate it with our solar panels.” “There is a lot of competition for people to work. It’s not just about how much salary they are going to make — it’s about the work environment, the ability for stability. We want to make sure our employees have the best environment to work in,” Morrow added. Similarities “One of the reasons I believe why Daldrop chose this area, Phoenix in particular, is because it is a village, a river-based village. Neckartailfingen in Germany where Daldrop is based is also a river-based village, manufacturing community. So, there is a lot of similarities — that smalltown feel,” Morrow said. “We have a lot of connections through multiple employees that lead back to Carrier, also. Everything came together, the timing everything.” “We are thankful for all the economic development support. Everyone has been helping make this happen. So, keep it up, it is working, that is all I got to say, Sullivan said. “If you look at historical industrial manufacturing, this region has skills that have been un-utilized. The northern industrial region has a lot of skills that if we can tap before they go away, we can leverage them. That is what we are trying to do. You’d be surprised at the supply chain left behind from Carrier — that supply chain is still there.” “Operation Oswego County has been fantastic,” Morrow added. “I can’t say enough good things about that group.” What Is Cleanroom Technology Cleanroom technology is a system of specialized engineering, filtration and operational controls used to maintain an extremely low concentration of airborne particles, microbes and chemical vapors. How It Works • Air Filtration: Uses HEPA or ULPA filters to remove 99.97% of tiny particles down to 0.3 microns. • Airflow Control: Directs air in a steady, unidirectional (laminar) or filtered turbulent pattern to push dust away from work areas. • Environmental Regulation: Maintains precise control over temperature, humidity and positive air pressure to block outside air leaks. • Specialized Attire: Requires personnel to wear full-body garments (“bunny suits”), gloves and masks to stop human shedding

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

BUSINESS UPDATE: Attracting World-Renowned Piercing Educators to Oswego

Growing number of renowed piercers are coming to Oswego to share knowledge at newly opened Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite Submited by Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique [caption id=attachment_11066 align=alignright width=450] Recent opening of Aqua Spa Float Center piercing suite.[/caption] Professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland and India have come to Oswego’s Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique to share their knowledge In the past year and a half, the Port City has become a destination for some of the industry’s most respected educators through the efforts of the Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. Beginning in January of 2025, Aqua Spa Float Center envisioned a new version of body piercing, one where elegance, safety and personal expression could converge. According to the Aqua Spa, piercing is no longer just a trend — it’s a refined form of personal identity, luxury styling and self-investment. It’s not only about the jewelry — it’s about the entire experience. The team welcomed first guest piercer Ruben Triguero, a senior French piercer, piercing stylist and international educator, who has over two decades of experience and has worked in some of the world’s best studios, including Paris, Rome, New York, Miami, Los Angeles and Dubai. In those studios, he offered his expertise and refined styling skills. Triguero is a prominent figure and leader in the piercing community and shares his knowledge with piercers teaching classes for the industry’s most prestigious organizations, including Latinoamérica Body Piercing Association (LBP) and Association of Professional Piercers (APP). He is currently the senior international instructor of the APP. Triguero has a passion for creating stunning, personalized piercings for clients around the world. Education and Mentorship Following a year of success and popularity, Aqua Spa Float Center hosted the grand opening of its private dedicated piercing suite in March. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness celebrated this next chapter with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Oswego Mayor Robert Corradino, members of the Greater Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce, local business owners and community members. The educational focus, aligned with Aqua Spa Float Center’s vision and mission, had already begun expanding beyond clients. Aqua Spa has hosted multiple workshops and continuing education opportunities for professional piercers, inviting studios from across the region to gain hands-on experience from internationally recognized instructors without the expense of traveling to national or international conferences. These educational events have welcomed nationally and internationally recognized professional piercers and educators from countries including France, Scotland, India, and throughout the United States. Aqua Spa also continues to collaborate with talented regional and local professionals, creating opportunities for education and mentorship that benefit both industry peers and clients throughout Central New York. Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique owners — Tammy Wilkinson and Terry LeRoi — have been deeply rooted in the piercing industry with over 30 years in business as LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery. Combining that experience with holistic wellness, self-care and self-expression is the new concept with the client Luxe Piercing Experience at the Aqua Spa Float Center. “At LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center, we’ve been fortunate to work with many of the world’s most respected piercers through our involvement with the Association of Professional Piercers and by attending conferences across North America and Europe,” said LeRoi, founder of LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and co-owner of Aqua Spa Float Center & Wellness Boutique. “Those experiences have shown us that education is what drives our industry forward. “Not every piercer or studio can travel to major conferences like the APP Conference in Las Vegas or APP Benelux in the Netherlands, so we’re committed to bringing that level of education here. Hosting internationally respected educators like Jef Saunders allows our clients to experience the highest standards of professional piercing while giving piercers throughout the Northeast the opportunity to learn from some of the very best in the profession. That’s something we’re incredibly proud to offer our community.” When asked about the client experience, Wilkinson explained that education is at the heart of every appointment as well. “Our vision is to nurture and enhance wellness, balance and harmony through a multi-modality-centered facility, and we aspire to empower sustained, positive change, well-being and self-awareness; and educate to the benefits of natural health, holistic wellness and life balance,” Wilkison explains. “Piercing is no different. The piercing experience feels just as peaceful and rejuvenating as any other spa services. From the moment our clients arrive, they are in the very best hands with our kind and professional Wellness Ambassadors and experienced APP guest piercers.” Wilkinson also explained that piercing clients receive stellar care: every Luxe Piercing appointment includes a one-on-one private piercing in Aqua Spa’s dedicated piercing suite, their choice of custom jewellery by LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery, thorough after-care instructions and complementary check-up appointment, complementary whole-body red light therapy session in the Class II NovoTHOR medical device to promote healing, and access to many rejuvenating spa services. Piercing clients get 15% off during any event. According to Wilkinson, “Health and safety are always our highest priority when you come in for a piercing or jewelry installation. Before each appointment, all tools and jewelry are sterilized in a Statim autoclave, and every surface in the piercing room is carefully disinfected. During the procedure, your piercer will wear a mask and change gloves as needed to maintain a sterile environment. Once your piercing is complete, your piercer will go over detailed aftercare instructions with you. Following these steps is crucial to ensure proper healing before you leave our sanctuary.” As a part of the experience, guest piercers include a thorough anatomy review of the client’s desired piercing to ensure the new addition will work in harmony with the existing. “Our clients are enjoying building and creating ear curations with these international professionals. It’s a unique styling event and a chance to highlight self-expression,” Wilkinson said. Clients and piercers throughout the region are flocking to this piercing destination in Upstate New York. The Luxe Piercing Experience has welcomed clients and piercers alike from around the globe. Owners Wilkinson and LeRoi hope to continue the momentum with more educational seminars with industry experts to be a hub of knowledge and expertise. They hope to establish LeRoi Fine Body Jewellery and Aqua Spa Float Center as legacy businesses known for their lasting, positive impact on the piercing and holistic wellness industries.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

SPECIAL REPORT: Tough Business

A string of vacant restaurant buildings shows that many restaurants in the region are struggling — and several are closing By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11132 align=alignright width=401] Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008.[/caption] By their nature, most restaurants have a limited life. An astonishing 60% go out of business within three years of opening, largely due to fundamental flaws in the planning of the operation. But even restaurants that experience years of success almost always face eventual closure. The restaurant business is very hard and because of both personal factors and external factors beyond anyone’s control, restaurants don’t last forever. For many restaurants, age is a big factor, according to Kenneth Walsleben, professor of practice, entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University. “The owners have been at it for 20 or 25 years, if not longer, they want some time to themselves,” he said. Such was the case for Jocko’s Famous Ritz Diner in Oswego. Jocko Reitz bought the building in the late 1970s from Robert Shapiro. However, when he stepped away from the business, it eventually closed. [caption id=attachment_11142 align=alignright width=402] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s Restaurant passed through three generations of family in Oswego. It closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025.[/caption] For nearly 80 years, Vona’s passed through three generations of family in Oswego. Vona’s Restaurant officially closed its doors on Dec. 31, 2025, when no family member wanted to take over. It is on the market. The Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026. The restaurant faced multiple temporary health department closures in 2024 and 2025 due to persistent fruit fly and foundation pest issues. Management posted a final closure notice on the doors in mid-April 2026 and the building was put up for sale. The same pattern has been happening in Onondaga County. The big building once used by Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill on Route 31 in Clay remains empty, more than six months after the restaurant closed its doors in April. It had been in operation since at least 2008. [caption id=attachment_11130 align=alignright width=401] Ruby Tuesday in Oswego operated for about two decades before permanently closing in April 2026.[/caption] Just down the road from Smokey Bones, the popular Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty. Other very popular restaurants in the northern suburbs of Syracuse have recently closed. Among them, Fireside by the River in Baldwinsville and Primo Nestico’s Bistro Bar in North Syracuse. “I haven’t really paid attention to the Syracuse area. There has always been some turnover, but there probably has never been a tougher time to be a restauranter than now. It’s just brutal,” Walsleben said. In the first year, roughly 20% to 25% of restaurants close or change hands, according to the National Restaurant Association. [caption id=attachment_11122 align=alignright width=401] Outback Steakhouse closed in August 2024. Another restaurant took its place, La Cocina Mexican Restaurant, but it closed shortly after. The building sits empty.[/caption] “Depending on what statistics you look at, you’ll find that any business has a high mortality rate in the first year. That is just the nature of entrepreneurship,” Walsleben said. “There are certain ones that are getting hit hard while others are more fruitful. “And when you look at the restaurant industry you have to factor in labor which is a large part — typically a third of your expenses — and those costs are going up. And there is always turnover which means investing money to train people. Then you’ve got food costs, which is also a third of the typical restaurant budget. Since the pandemic labor has gone up 41%, food costs have gone up 35%. That’s a big tight squeeze righty there. That’s two-thirds of your budget that has gone up 35% to 40% in the last few years. And then the only way you can make that work is to raise the prices.” The National Restaurant Association reports menu prices are up 36% since February of 2020. In a survey released by the association, more than eight in 10 restaurant owners reported that their food, beverage and labor costs are now higher than before the pandemic. You have to deal with the reality of are the customers willing to pay for that? Walsleben added. Restaurants historically have very thin margins; their profit margin is about 5%. “You have a third that goes into food, a third that goes into labor and about 28%, 29% that goes into everything else — overhead, insurance etc. So that brings you down to your 5% leftover,” he said. “Everything is going up. Customer expectations are going up and people aren’t going to spend that much more. So, you have a tight squeeze here,” Walsleben continued. “Restaurants who use delivery apps, they pay a fee to those guys. Those guys don’t work for free. So, you can kind of see where the squeeze comes from.” Stuck in the middle There are pockets of opportunity; the two extremes of the market can make a profit. But the middle gets squeezed out. “If you are a low-end fast-food kind of place, there is room for that. People have changed their budgets. They are still going out, but they are not spending more,” according to Walsleben. “The high end remains positive. If you have a restaurant that brings a specific experience … a great food product or you are catering to high end customers who aren’t so budget conscious, those patrons are going to expect a high-end experience. They expect excellent food every time. They are expecting excellent service. If you can meet those expectations there is room for you at the top. It’s just the guys in the middle are getting the squeeze from both ends. Tough competition, customer expectations, costs are up. Menu items, you can’t raise the prices as much as you need to. That is why you are seeing a lot of restaurants baling out.” The ones that can adapt quickly are the ones who are doing OK. “Success is heavily dependent on the strength of a restaurant’s concept development and the planning of its execution. Eventually things aren’t always new. Things change. So, if you are in the restaurant business you have got to change your menu — keep things new, fresh and update your meals. It is very fickle industry. One year carbs are out, the next year berries are out. Everybody’s diet changes — constantly chasing the latest phase. You have got to adjust your menu and move with those modifications. If you have a static menu that you have used the last couple years that hasn’t changed except for the pricing, you’ve got a problem,” he said. A lot of times these buildings are singular purpose, he added. “You have a commercially viable kitchen and you got a seating area. There is not a lot of other businesses that cater to that type of a layout. So, it’s pretty common to see another restaurant slide in,” he said. One of the things a banker learns early on is you don’t lend money to restaurants … because they fail so quickly. It is very hard to predict who the winners will be. So, if you are a restaurant in addition to all the other challenges, it is very difficult to get loans, according to Walsleben. “You might work really well in the kitchen. But that doesn’t mean you are a great businessperson,” he said. “Restaurants can fail because the owner didn’t know how to manage things properly. There are a lot of challenges. “There is opportunity at the high end and the low end. But in the middle, that’s the death valley. There are just so many things working against you. You really need to have something that will pull people in and continue to pull people in because you to constantly have to change. Think about a theme and a product that is unique to the area people don’t travel that far these days you have to be able to deliver it in an innovative fashion and keep updating to keep people coming in the door.” Out of Business? How Fast? Do nine out of 10 restaurants fail in their first year, as commonly claimed? No. Survival analysis of 1.9 million longitudinal microdata for 81,000 full-service restaurants in a 20-year U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics non public census of business establishments in the western US shows that only 17% of independently owned full-service restaurant startups failed in their first year, compared with 19% for all other service-providing startups, according to ResearchGate. The median lifespan of restaurants is about 4.5 years, slightly longer than that of other service businesses (4.25 years). However, the median lifespan of a restaurant startup with 5 or fewer employees is 3.75 years, slightly shorter than that of other service businesses of the same startup size (4.0 years). What Makes a Restaurant Successful? Opening and maintaining a successful restaurant is not as easy as creating a great menu and serving excellent food. It takes more than that, according to local restaurant owners who have been in business for decades in the region. They all agree that there are some guidelines to running a successful restaurant. • Quality food: Successful restaurants know exactly what they serve and who they serve it to. Delivering the same great taste every single time builds loyal customers. • Smooth operations: Friendly greetings and attentive staff make guests feel welcome from the moment they walk in. Hiring staff for personality and training for skill ensures reliable, caring service. • Smart marketing: Exceptional food and experiences naturally get people talking and sharing online. Word of mouth can help entice customers. Consistent social media and targeted advertising brings in new and repeat guests also. The menu is what keeps patrons coming back to Mimi’s Diner in Fulton, located at 201 N. Second St. “We locally source our produce and our meats. Our chicken and biscuits is a popular, popular special,” said Richard Tagliareni, the third-generation owner and general manager. “It’s all homemade. We have consistently served quality food.” His grandfather started the business more than 55 years ago. Mimi’s is engrained in the community. They cater to the community and are very involved in everything from the schools to local events. The first Mimi’s Drive-In opened in Mexico. Then a second in Oswego and then Fulton. Fulton’s Mimi’s is the only one left. “The last couple of weeks have been kind of slower than normal. October is usually a busier month for us People will start coming back around again. Also, the price of gas is affecting some things,” Tagliareni added. “We try to keep our prices in line. You go out to eat, you’re going to spend about a hundred bucks or so for two people for dinner. You come here to Mimi’s you are probably for two people for dinner it’s between $50 and $60. We are trying to keep our prices in line. We did have to increase our prices a little bit but things are looking OK.” For the Press Box, 29 E. First St., Oswego, it’s also about great food and a family atmosphere. “Our sports bar and restaurant was established in 1984,” said Alison Canale Scanlon, manager. “I think putting the time into everything makes a big difference and treating people like family when they walk into your restaurant. That’s how we have always operated since 1984.” “It’s the family oriented aspect,” she added. “Consistency, quality and presentation of our food — that’s the secret to a successful restaurant. We try to be very consistent with it. We treat people like family when they come in; because we know how we want to be treated when we go to a restaurant. We treat people the same or better.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

N. Syracuse Manufacturer Marks Milestone, Plans for the Future

Air Innovations has grown from a small local manufacturer into a global business, selling its products in 74 countries organizations. Some of its clients include NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX. By Stefan Yablonski [caption id=attachment_11117 align=alignright width=450] Michael Wetzel, president and CEO, and his father, Larry, who currently is an adviser to the board of directors. Larry served as the chairman of the board until 2024, when the company was acquired by Altus Capital Partners, a private equity firm.[/caption] Air Innovations in North Syracuse hopes to add more employees and possibly even expand its facility in the near future. The company is a global leader in designing and building environmental process control systems for applications that can’t be addressed with standard HVAC equipment, according to Michael Wetzel, president and CEO. “We customize solutions for temperature, humidity, filtration and pressurization, with additional capabilities in direct-expansion, chilled-water and thermoelectric technologies. Our business now is entirely focused on specialty or niche markets.” Air Innovations celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sept. 18, marking four decades of doing business, manufacturing products and growing in Central New York. In the beginning [caption id=attachment_11138 align=alignright width=451] A worker, Ezzy Salehi, tests a Wine Guardian condenser unit at Air Innovations.[/caption] “A guy by the name of Jim Kelley started the business [known as Floratech] in 1986. It was focused on refrigerated display cases for supermarket fresh flowers,” Wetzel said. “My father [Larry] started Clean Room Technology in the early 1980s, then sold that to a French company called Clestra Cleanroom. “My father and I bought Floratech in 1996 — 30 years ago, 10 years after it was started. Then in 1999, Floratech bought a portion of Clestra and their building. At that point everything was still called Floratech. But, as that was not reflective of the diversity of the business, we rebranded as Air Innovations in 2001.” The company rebranded to pursue a strategy of diversification in specialty HVAC systems. Wetzel explained that since then, it has become a trusted global partner, earning the President’s “E” Award for Exports and securing contracts in the most demanding fields, including aerospace, defense and semiconductor manufacturing. Air Innovations has grown from a small local manufacturer into a global business, selling nearly 70,000 units in 74 countries and territories and developing custom environmental control systems for companies and organizations including NASA, Blue Origin and SpaceX. “We work with all the big names you ever heard of and some you never heard of,” Wetzel added. The Wetzels sold the business two years ago to Altus Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower middle-market, niche manufacturing companies in North America. Founded in 2003, Altus Capital Partners’ headquarters is in Wilton, Connecticut, with an additional office in Lincolnshire, Illinois. “They are an equity firm. Both my father and I both maintain a small minority share. I am going to continue to be involved. I call myself a part-time CEO. I will continue that role for the foreseeable future; I don’t see any change there.” Building to the future “We are at 58 employees right now, which is a little bit down. We had a high of 70. That moves along with the activity we have,” Wetzel said. “We’ll start ramping up here in the fourth quarter into next year. More than 20% of our employees have been with the company for more than a decade. “I am fairly certain that sometime in the next several years we are going to have to enlarge the footprint of our facility and for sure we are going to have to add employees. We already are. We are probably going to have to add five or six people next year. We are always in the market for HVAC technicians; we always need those.” Air Innovations will remain in Central New York, with its current workforce staying in place, he added. “I believe the primary driver of our success over time is the diversity of our business which is a direct result of our willingness to tackle new challenges,” Wetzel said.

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Mom-and-Pop Business Owners Grapple with Harsh Times

Report shows small business owners in NYS less optimistic about the economy. Taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now, they say By Aaron Gifford [caption id=attachment_11067 align=alignright width=300] Ashley Ranslow is director for New York state at The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).[/caption] Owners of mom-and-pop businesses in New York state have been less optimistic lately than their peers in other parts of the country, a recent report indicates. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), based on a survey of 11,000 of its members in the Empire State, reported that taxes, inflation, labor costs and competition from larger businesses are major concerns right now. “Indeed, while taxes are a major problem in New York and the United States overall, New York small businesses notably are struggling more with the state’s onerous, multi-level tax burden,” Ashley Ranslow, NFIB’s director for New York state, said in the July report. Compared with surveys of business owners in other states, far fewer New York respondents rated their businesses as in excellent or good health. The report also said labor costs here are about 25% higher than the national average and are the “single most important problem” facing businesses. One respondent to the New York-specific survey complained that too much red tape, taxes and laws that restrict high-yielding companies have stifled their operation’s growth. Others said high disability and workers’ compensation insurance costs, alarming increases in utility rates and excessive building regulations are discouraging. Statewide, New York has a gross domestic product of $2.53 trillion (third in the nation, followed by Texas, $2.90 trillion; and California, $4.25 trillion), a per capita income of $90,500 (sixth) and an unemployment rate of 4.6% (34th). There are 2.4 million small businesses that employ 3.9 million people. [caption id=attachment_11112 align=alignright width=451] Member of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce gather at one of the several functions the chamber organizes monthly. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed,” says Megan Wilmot, the chamber director[/caption] “New York state boasts one of the largest, wealthiest and most diverse cities in the world — and that’s still only about half the state’s population,” the report said. “In other words, the state is both its iconic city and so much more — geographically, demographically, economically. But New York is not without its challenges, challenges that include notably high taxes and other weaknesses that impact the small business environment,” it said. The report includes an optimism index that compares responses from New York (NFIB) members with those of their peers in other states across several categories. This ranges from plans to increase employment to expectations for higher sales, to plans to increase inventory or expand. The scores for Empire State business owners were lower in most categories, but they did score higher than the national average in noting that they have current employment openings, and that they are hopeful that the economy will improve. “The metrics so far paint a picture of a state with a series of challenges for small businesses, from a slightly below national average Optimism Index to a more seriously below national business health to very substantially below national Employment Index. What is going on with businesses that are creating these differences?” the report stated. In Central New York, the regional labor force comprises nearly 398,000 workers. The median household income here is $71,463, and the gross domestic product for the region last year totaled $61.3 billion, according to the CenterState CEO economic development and research organization. About half of the region’s labor force works for small and mid-sized businesses, although the number of people employed in that sector has decreased by 7% since 2010, according to CenterState’s 2026 economic forecast report. “While record-high employment in large-scale enterprises provides a strong foundation for Central New York,” the report says, “the long-term health of communities depends on a thriving small business sector to serve as a stabilizer.” Area employers identify several barriers to Central New York’s anticipated growth, including lack of specialized or skilled workers, government regulations, unaffordable housing options and long-term construction disruptions. In the city of Syracuse, the number of jobs in retail trade decreased by 1,500 or 4.7% between July 2025 and this past July. By contrast, the number of jobs in the leisure and hospitality sector increased by 2.5% or 700 jobs, in the same annual period, according to the New York State Department of Labor. Still, there’s plenty of interest for new businesses across Central New York. U.S. Census figures show that the number of applications for new businesses in all four counties increased significantly in the past 20 years. In Cayuga County, there were 324 applications in 2005 compared to 470 last year. In Madison County, the number increased from 385 to 480; Onondaga County, from 2411 to 4132; and Oswego County, from 553 to 836. Downtown Cazenovia is exemplary of Madison County’s trend: In the past year, the village welcomed a bait shop, a thrift store, a vitamin infusion center, a pizzeria, a Pilates studio and an Italian restaurant. A candy store is scheduled to open on the main drag in the months ahead. Oswego’s list of interesting new businesses in the past year includes a bubble tea shop, a hot dog eatery in Fulton, a specialty grocery store that features New York state products in Mexico, a beauty and esthetics studio in Hannibal and a hardware and farm supply store in Sandy Creek. In Onondaga County, the Liverpool area has also enjoyed a steady stream of new shops and eateries in recent years. That suburban community is unique in that, unlike neighboring communities, most of the restaurants are family-owned and not part of a national chain. [caption id=attachment_11116 align=alignright width=300] Megan Wilmot is the executive director of the Greater Liverpool’s Chamber of Commerce.[/caption] Megan Wilmot, executive director of the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, said independent business owners in her community maintain a strong sense of pride in holding their own against national companies. The chamber helps boost morale with red carpet events, ribbon cuttings, coffee hours and five-year anniversary celebrations for participating businesses. “We have built such a strong community,” Wilmot said. “Everyone in this business community encourages each other to shop local. Everyone just wants to see each other succeed.” In Syracuse, the downtown retail occupancy rate last year was about 82%, a slight improvement from 2024, according to the Downtown Syracuse Committee’s most recent annual report. Buildings with the largest amount of vacant space included The Galleries, One Park Place, and Equitable Towers, though not all of those spaces are designated for retail use. New businesses that opened in downtown Syracuse last year: Better with Time Clothing, Dakshin Curry & Biriyani, Havana Tattoo Society, Milano Bean Café, Miss Daisy, Pausa Coffee, Sweets for Babe, The Society CNY and Yafah Beauty Studio. The Destiny USA mall’s occupancy rate decreased from 80% in 2023 to 72% by the end of 2024, according to Integra Realty Resources. That leaves more than a quarter of the mall’s retail space vacant. “Looking ahead, the retail market is expected to see minimal rent growth, with vacancy rates likely remaining stable in community and neighborhood centers but continuing to rise in enclosed malls,” Integra’s report said. “New construction activity is low and redevelopment plans for former malls like Shoppingtown and Great Northern are still in the planning stages. The proposed Micron chip plant may spur development, but challenges remain in finding co-developers for large-scale projects.” Nationally, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce expects that small businesses will remain resilient and see their sales and revenues eventually improve. That organization, in a recent national survey, found that 25% of small business owners expect the economy to improve in 2027, while 45% indicated that they plan to increase employment in the next 12 months. And 69% said they believe their small business is in good shape and 70% said they are comfortable with their current cash flow. Thirty-one percent of small businesses reported raising their prices in July and 28% are planning to raise their prices within the next three to four months, the report said. Twelve percent indicated that this is a good time to expand their business. “Small business owners voice optimism for future revenues and hiring,” the report said. “High costs continue to be a wet blanket on reinvestment.” The NFIB reported in July that Main Street, despite gas price hikes, “is OK … for now.” Its small business economics trend report said sales across the country have been strong compared to last year, but continued inflation and higher prices from mom-and-pop establishments are causing some “cracks” to show. “If costs stay this high for much longer, reduced investment will have a tangible economic impact,” the report said. “The status quo is OK, but the outlook? The outlook is uncertain.”

Oct 14 • 8:23 AM EDT • Business • oswegocountybusiness.com

Week of Well-Being highlights health and personal growth

Owls gathered at the Grand Hall Oct. 13 for a Well-being Fair as part of Rice’s Week of Well-Being, an initiative focused on promoting health, education and personal growth. The week is sponsored by Rice Employee Health and Well-Being and the Human Resources Benefits Department.

Oct 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • news.rice.edu

Student scientists warm up at home before heading to national science fair

Scientific research can be both time consuming and tedious when designing a project that can achieve meaningful and accurate results. Wrangell High School students were honored for doing just …

Oct 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • wrangellsentinel.com

Strong Patient Outcomes Earns Holy Cross Health High Performing Recognition in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Hospitals Rankings - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

Five High Performing ratings recognize care for heart failure, pacemaker implantation and orthopedic procedures October 13, 2026 – Cardiovascular and orthopedic issues are two of the most common reasons patients seek […]

Oct 14 • 7:57 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com

Baptist Health South Florida Named as One of the 2026 Best Workplaces in Health Care by Fortune Media and Great Place To Work - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report

It is the highest-ranked Florida-based healthcare system on the list October 13, 2026 — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have named Baptist Health South Florida to the 2026 […]

Oct 14 • 7:47 AM EDT • Health • southfloridahospitalnews.com

Appleton-area high school sports results for Tuesday, Oct. 13

High school golf, volleyball, soccer and swimming teams were in action.

Oct 14 • 7:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

How medical science dismantled centuries of dogma to transform breast cancer care

POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The treatment and prevention of breast cancer have evolved from ancient, untreatable diagnoses into highly targeted, personalized medical therapies over four millennia, according to medical historians

Oct 14 • 7:32 AM EDT • Science • wvnews.com

Sports fandom tied to mental health benefits, UW Health psychologist says

Brewers fans are currently feeling "the highest of highs."

Oct 14 • 7:27 AM EDT • Health • wbay.com

College Still Has a Future, but It's No Longer the Default Choice (opinion)

High costs and political bias have eroded higher education’s standing.

Oct 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • yahoo.com

Delta's business-class revamp: New seats, menus, plates and more Porsches

Delta is upgrading its top-tier Delta One cabin with new suites for its largest A350 plane, starting next year.

Oct 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • cnbc.com

Grimes growth surges behind residential, commercial development

The city of Grimes’ population now stands at just under 18,000 following a special census last year, and that growth is representative in the number of building permits being issued, both residential and commercial, which for the year to date have already surpassed the previous high number by 32%. As of Oct. 1, the city…

Oct 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • businessrecord.com

Industry group head says Michigan's small businesses are stagnating

High fuel prices and added costs because of tariffs are making things difficult for a lot of people in Michigan. As Russ McNamara reports, that’s especially true for small businesses.

Oct 14 • 6:42 AM EDT • Business • wemu.org

'Dark Hollow': West Virginia horror film highlights Appalachian culture, history

Daniel Byers's independent horror film Dark Hollow, inspired by Appalachian history and filmed in West Virginia, is being shown in theaters across the state during the month of October 2026.

Oct 14 • 6:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • wvgazettemail.com

Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health, Va. and Md. leaders say work to protect it must continue

The Chesapeake Bay earned a C+ on the annual report card that calculates improvements or losses in key indicators of health and conditions in the estuary and surrounding areas. This is the highest the Bay has ever scored since the record-keeping began in 2006. At the announcement in Woodbridge on Tuesday, Virginia leaders said the […]

Oct 14 • 5:27 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com

Polaris bowling alley installs central Ohio's second largest screen

Star Lanes Polaris installed an 83-foot-wide, 13-foot-high interactive LED screen that is now the second-largest in Columbus.

Oct 14 • 5:06 AM EDT • Entertainment • dispatch.com

Colorado can help lead data center construction

Across Colorado, proposals for new data centers are running into fierce opposition. Residents are worried about noise, water use, health risks and high electricity costs. Six municipalities, including Denver, have imposed bans, caps or moratoriums while they figure out how these massive facilities could affect their communities. Local officials cannot ignore voters’ concerns. But the […]

Oct 14 • 5:06 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com

The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?

Check out the most recent health inspection scores for restaurants in Chatham County.

Oct 14 • 5:04 AM EDT • Health • savannahnow.com

Student science

Kim Sager, a wildlife biologist for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, listens to Audrey Rice, right, and Cora Powless talk about the moisture in the soil of the former Lake Aldwell site at the Port Angeles High School library.

Oct 14 • 4:30 AM EDT • Science • peninsuladailynews.com

North seniors to host small-business market Saturday

Two Columbus North seniors are turning a passion project into a reality this weekend with Fall for Local, a small business market highlighting the stories and people behind some of Columbus’ small businesses.

Oct 14 • 12:45 AM EDT • Business • therepublic.com

Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa is facing a budget deficit, high costs and economic strain from trade disputes that have squeezed farmers.

Oct 14 • 12:13 AM EDT • Politics • wral.com

Texas Health Named No. 2 Best Workplace in Health Care for 2026

ARLINGTON, TEXAS, Oct. 13, 2026 – Texas Health Resources is ranked No. 2 on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care™ List – the highest among hosp

Oct 14 • 12:07 AM EDT • Health • fortworthbusiness.com

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

Kelly Clarkson's recent dispute with a Brooklyn store highlights the power dynamics between celebrities and everyday people | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM

Oct 14 • 12:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com

Kelly Clarkson and a Brooklyn store clashed on social media. Behind it, power dynamics loomed

Kelly Clarkson's recent dispute with a Brooklyn store highlights the power dynamics between celebrities and everyday people | 830 WCCO

Oct 14 • 12:05 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com

The Nobel Prize is not an exact science

Winners are only human. The committee could do more to highlight that

Oct 14 • 12:00 AM EDT • Science • ft.com

Nurse’s cancer journey underscores value of routine screenin...

Routine screening led to a Stage 0 breast cancer diagnosis for nurse Lauren Stevens, who had no symptoms or known risk factors. Her experience highlights the ro...

Oct 14 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • unionleader.com

What BYU's Kalani Sitake said ahead of Notre Dame matchup

A top-10 showdown in Provo carries massive playoff implications as Kalani Sitake prepares his Cougars to seize a rare, high-stakes opportunity against the second-ranked Fighting Irish.

Oct 13 • 11:10 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Bridging medicine and care: How China is strengthening international health partnerships

From high-risk surgical care in Benin to stroke interventions in Seychelles, Chinese medical teams abroad are increasingly moving from emergency clinical aid to long-term capacity building. Combining frontline care with specialized malaria control and cataract programs, these health partnerships focus on practical knowledge transfer and serving local populations.

Oct 13 • 11:04 PM EDT • Health • news.cgtn.com

USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California high school flag football rankings, Week 8

See how California's top flag football teams stack up as the season wears on.

Oct 13 • 11:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

What grade did CBS Sports give the Vikings in Week 5?

The Vikings received high marks for their "well-rounded" victory over the Saints in Week 5.

Oct 13 • 10:25 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

High school sports roundup for Oct. 12, 2026

Volleyball Lynnwood defeated Mountlake Terrace 3-2 22-25, 23-25, 25-19, 27-25, 15-13 Lynnwood top individual stats: Evelyn Hall: 4 aces, 11 kills Jordana Leme Pezzano: 3 aces, 30 assists Audrey Williams: […]

Oct 13 • 9:31 PM EDT • Sports • myedmondsnews.com

Northern California high schools continue to climb football rankings

These Northern California high schools have moved up in the USA TODAY Sports prep football rankings.

Oct 13 • 8:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Millard South’s Gustafson earns McAuliffe Prize

Christine Gustafson, a chemistry teacher at Millard South High School, was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Christa McAuliffe Prize for Courage and Excellence in Education. The College of Education and Human Sciences presents the award annually to a Nebraska teacher who exemplifies the character of McAuliffe.

Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • news.unl.edu

Fifth Grade Girls Conduct Science Experiments During STEM Day

1 (Photo by Shelley Hanson) Fifth graders Victoria Stumm and Saydie Cain watch as their homemade lava lamps begin to bubble during the CTE Girls STEM Day at John Marshall High School on Tuesday. The girls attend Sand Hill Elementary School. 2 (Photo by Shelley Hanson) Central Elementary School fifth graders Nova Howard, at left, […]

Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • theintelligencer.net

Poudre Community Academy vs. Aurora Science & Tech: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Oct. 14, 2026

Poudre Community Academy at Aurora Science & Tech, Colorado high school girls volleyball, Oct. 14, 2026, 5:30 PM. Records, rankings, rosters and head-to-head.

Oct 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • chsaanow.com

Mental health diversion for driver accused of killing Oakland teacher denied

Eric Hernandez Garcia, 19, will remain in jail as he awaits trial in the death of Castlemont High School teacher Marvin Boomer, a judge ruled Tuesday.

Oct 13 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • oaklandside.org

Breast Cancer Previvor Shares Her Health Journey with Monmouth Medical Center High Risk Breast Cancer Program

After genetic testing revealed she had a greater than 40 percent lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, Rumson resident Lisa Craven chose to undergo a preventive double mastectomy at Monmouth Medical Center. Now, she is sharing her story to raise awareness about genetic testing, early risk assessment and the importance of proactive breast health care.

Oct 13 • 7:15 PM EDT • Health • newswise.com

Maryland flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 4

These teams top the high school flag football scene in Maryland this week.

Oct 13 • 5:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $226.37 and February live cattle closed $1.00 lower at $228.57. November feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $341.02 and January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $335.85. Direct cash […]

Oct 13 • 4:24 PM EDT • Business • brownfieldagnews.com

Sebastian Fundora Aims High

Sebastian Fundora has his sights set on unifying the super welterweight division after taking care of business Saturday.

Oct 13 • 4:20 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Trump’s Fundamental Electoral Strategy is Violence

Chants of “USA!” rang out at the president’s Ohio rally after a MAGA goon punched a protester in the face. Bet you can’t guess who got high-fived, and who got escorted out of the venue.

Oct 13 • 4:03 PM EDT • Politics • esquire.com

Westville’s Simmons signs early with TU softball

Westville High School junior Lexi Simmons recently signed a letter of intent to play softball for the University of Tulsa and is the program’s first commitment from the class of

Oct 13 • 4:00 PM EDT • Sports • cherokeephoenix.org

Former Raiders highest paid LB signs on with Colts

Last year he was the Raiders highest paid linebacker. And after going unsigned over the offseason, he just landed with the Colts.

Oct 13 • 3:47 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings, Week 4

Arizona's flag powerhouses hold strong on the top half of the Week 4 Super 10. See who joins them in this week's rankings.

Oct 13 • 3:41 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Cheyenne Police warn about fraudulent calls after local business targeted by FedEx scam

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department warns Cheyenne residents about falling for 'high-pressure' phone scams after a local business reported an

Oct 13 • 3:38 PM EDT • Business • capcity.news

Deep-Sea Rocks Spontaneously Combusted After Scientists Brought Them to the Surface

A recent discovery highlights an unforeseen potential hazard of deep-sea mining.

Oct 13 • 3:35 PM EDT • Science • gizmodo.com

Chesapeake Bay gets best overall health score in 40 years; Researchers say restoration paying off

The overall health of the Chesapeake Bay improved to its highest score in 40 years of tracking.

Oct 13 • 3:30 PM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com

What role should the Supreme Court play in American politics?

A wide-ranging new book by Nikolas Bowie and Daphna Renan examines how America’s highest court often gets in the way of democratic politics.

Oct 13 • 3:21 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com

High school football rankings: National industry composite, Week 9

Who are the best high school football teams in the country? Here are the latest national composite rankings for Week 9.

Oct 13 • 2:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Final USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Alaska high school flag football rankings

After winning the state championship, North Pole has been crowned the top flag football team in Alaska.

Oct 13 • 2:00 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

This Week In Happy Valley: White Out Struggles

Penn State’s pass rush underwhelmed again in Saturday’s loss to USC. Bob Chesney’s instant success at UCLA has been hard for Penn State fans to ignore. Matt Campbell’s game management struggled on Saturday night. Where Saturday’s loss ranks as one of the highest-attended football games ever. The men’s hockey team will play at PPG Paints […]

Oct 13 • 1:33 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Kansas high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 6

See who remains near the top in this week's Kansas flag football Super 10 rankings.

Oct 13 • 1:11 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

GOP Focuses on Fraud, Seeking To Redirect Voters’ Ire Over Healthcare Costs

By Stephanie Armour | KFF Health News Heading into the midterm elections, high healthcare costs rank among voters’ biggest concerns. But lately, there’s a twist giving the issue new momentum on campaign agendas: a focus on fraud in government health programs. The administration of President Donald ...

Oct 13 • 12:56 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com

Six Flags Entertainment Sees Unusually High Options Volume (NYSE:FUN)

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE:FUN - Get Free Report) saw some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Traders acquired 3,322 put options on the company. This represents an increase of 119% compared to the typical daily volume of 1,515 put options.

Oct 13 • 12:20 PM EDT • Entertainment • marketbeat.com

Horseheads school district gets high marks from national magazine

Horseheads was cited by Business View magazine among the best managed school districts in New York state. Here's why.

Oct 13 • 12:18 PM EDT • Business • stargazette.com

Chesapeake Bay earns C+ grade, reaching highest health score in 40 years

The Chesapeake Bay received a C+ grade on its latest report card, marking the highest overall health score recorded in 40 years.

Oct 13 • 12:13 PM EDT • Health • fox5dc.com

USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Georgia high school flag football rankings, Week 4

Milton breaks into the top five of Georgia’s Super 10 flag football rankings after convincing wins over St. Anne-Pacelli and Lambert.

Oct 13 • 12:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Angela Bassett and the “Wildwood” team discuss that high-flying chase sequence (exclusive)

“We hadn’t built much more than chickens, in terms of feathered animals, so an eagle was a huge feat,” Ollie Jones, Laika’s head of character and practical effects, tells EW.

Oct 13 • 12:00 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com

TreVeyon Henderson out multiple weeks

New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) will miss multiple weeks due to a high-ankle sprain.

Oct 13 • 11:08 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Photon Health; Healthcare Highways Announce Data Security Incidents

Data breaches have been announced by the New York-based healthcare technology company Photon Health, the Texas-based medical provider network company Data breaches have been announced by the New York-based healthcare technology company Photon Health, the Texas-based medical provider network company Healthcare Highways, and the New York-based home health agency Any-Time Home Care.

Oct 13 • 11:06 AM EDT • Health • hipaajournal.com

Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs BYU Cougars: Recruiting Comparison

Blue-chip pedigrees clash with developmental stars as the Irish travel to Provo. Discover why star ratings take a backseat to on-field production in this high-stakes trenches battle.

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Celebrating Washington’s hidden makers

Statewide bus tour highlights the small- and medium-sized manufacturers housed inside nondescript buildings where most of the people who drive by every day have no idea what’s going on inside.

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com

Manufacturing tour celebrates industry, highlights challenges

A bus carrying lawmakers, students and business leaders rolled through the Tri-Cities as part of a statewide tour highlighting Washington manufacturers and their role in the economy.

Oct 13 • 11:00 AM EDT • Business • tricitiesbusinessnews.com

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute Among Only Six Health Systems Nationwide to Earn ASTRO APEx Accreditation for Excellence in Radiation Oncology Care

RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute have earned systemwide accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), becoming one of only six health systems nationwide to achieve APEx accreditation across 10 or more locations. This prestigious recognition underscores our commitment to delivering the highest standards of safety, quality and patient-centered radiation oncology care.

Oct 13 • 10:50 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com

Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher to release weekly midterms podcast

The weekly podcast, “High Stakes,” will aim to dissect the election and its aftermath, Vox Media said.

Oct 13 • 10:38 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com

Sen. Dornink: Democrats misguided health care policies driving another year of higher health insurance rates as the ACA fails to deliver on its promise

Senate Republicans sounded the alarm on another round of double-digit health insurance rate increases announced by the Department of Commerce, saying state Democrats raised costs and taxes, drained the Health Care Access Fund that was supposed to hold premiums down, and opposed one of the most successful tools to lower premiums through the reinsurance program....

Oct 13 • 10:38 AM EDT • Health • mnsenaterepublicans.com

Report: TreVeyon Henderson has a high-ankle sprain

Oct 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Two High Courts Grapple With Climate Accountability

Last week marked a watershed moment for climate accountability in two country’s highest courtrooms. In a landmark decision, the High Court of Australia ruled in favor of climate action in MACH Energy Australia v. Denman. Simultaneously, across the Pacific, the United States Supreme Court convened to

Oct 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Science • blog.ucs.org

Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, Named Finalist for New Jersey Legal Awards

Debra Lienhardt, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named a finalist in the “In-House Impact” category of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, presented by the New Jersey Law Journal. The recognition highlights her strategic leadership, innovative approach to legal and business development, and contributions to advancing healthcare across New Jersey.

Oct 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Health • newswise.com

Debra Lienhardt, RWJBarnabas Health Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer, Named Finalist for New Jersey Legal Awards

Debra Lienhardt, Executive Vice President, Chief Business Development and Legal Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named a finalist in the “In-House Impact” category of the 2026 New Jersey Legal Awards, presented by the New Jersey Law Journal. The recognition highlights her strategic leadership, innovative approach to legal and business development, and contributions to advancing healthcare across New Jersey.

Oct 13 • 10:30 AM EDT • Business • newswise.com

Georgia Sen. Ben Watson highlights health care, affordability and public safety ahead of midterms

By day, Ben Watson is a medical doctor. For more than a decade, he has also served as a Republican state senator representing Georgia’s District 1.

Oct 13 • 10:21 AM EDT • Health • wtoc.com

USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Alabama high school flag football rankings, Week 8

There were plenty of top-10 matchups last week, but only one team walked away with an upset victory.

Oct 13 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: BYU Cougars

Two undefeated titans collide under the Provo lights as Marcus Freeman’s Irish face a top-ten road test against a high-powered Cougar offense with massive playoff implications.

Oct 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Here are the host sites for the 2026 NCISAA fall sports championships

The N.C. Independent Schools Athletic Association will crown almost all of its fall sports state championships in October.

Oct 13 • 8:49 AM EDT • Sports • highschoolot.com

NVIDIA DLSS 5 gets 2X faster with 20% lower VRAM usage, now 10X faster than March demo

NVIDIA introduces a faster DLSS 5 model and a new Frame Generation preset. The latter delivers up to 35% higher performance on RTX 5060.

Oct 13 • 8:19 AM EDT • Technology • videocardz.com

DNR Releases 2025-2026 Sustainability And Business Support Report

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources today announced the release of the Sustainability and Business Support (SBS) section's 2025-2026 report. The report highlights the many ways forward-thinking businesses, in partnership with SBS, are voluntarily outperforming regulatory requirements while achieving both superior environmental outcomes and operational efficiencies.

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • dnr.wisconsin.gov

Business & AAM Briefs: Gogo, EPlane and More

News about FkyOne, High Lander, and more.

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • aviationweek.com

Peach State Health Plan Highlights Impact of School-Based Health Centers in New "The Power of Partnership" Video

For many families, getting to a health appointment can mean navigating transportation challenges, limited provider availability and time away from work or school. School-based health centers offer...

Oct 13 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • investors.centene.com

New $100 Million Initiative To Halve Stillbirth Deaths Launched By Gates And Wellcome Leap

Each organization is contributing $50 million during an initial three-year validation phase to deploy the point-of-care technologies in high-burden settings.

Oct 13 • 7:56 AM EDT • Health • healthpolicy-watch.news

Prostate health: Discover fucoidan at SupplySide Global

Fucoidans are innovative marine ingredients sought after by trusted nutraceutical brands. Ahead of SupplySide Global, Marinova – the global leader in fucoidan science – highlights new clinical findings paving the way for fucoidan to enter the growing men’s health category

Oct 13 • 7:15 AM EDT • Health • nutraceuticalbusinessreview.com

Appleton-area high school sports results for Monday, Oct. 12

High school golf, volleyball, soccer and swimming teams were in action.

Oct 13 • 7:06 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Exeter boys soccer wins 9th straight: Monday Seacoast Roundup

Nick Costa scored two goals to lead the Exeter High School boys soccer team to its ninth win in a row. See Seacoast roundup from Monday's games.

Oct 13 • 6:42 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

438 Alexandria Students Step Inside the World of Health-Care Careers

Inova professionals introduced 438 Alexandria City High School students to health-care careers ranging from chemotherapy and surgery to respiratory therapy, radiology and nursing.

Oct 13 • 6:35 AM EDT • Health • thezebra.org

‘Honky Tonk Highway’ brings country musical to Cedar Rapids

In an interview ahead of the show’s Oct. 15-18 run at CSPS, composer Rob Nassif talked about the inspiration for “Honky Tonk Highway,” the challenges of writing country music and his hopes for the SPT Theatre production.

Oct 13 • 6:30 AM EDT • Entertainment • thegazette.com

Indonesia’s sweeping new halal rules spark business backlash

World’s largest majority-Muslim country to force companies to explain how products from clothes to toilet paper are permissible under Islam

Oct 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Business • ft.com

UnitedHealth Group tops estimates, hikes profit outlook as insurer manages high medical costs

UnitedHealth Group said it expects 2026 adjusted earnings of at least $20.50 per share, up from a previous outlook of $19.50 to $20.00 per share.

Oct 13 • 5:57 AM EDT • Health • cnbc.com

Listing at nearly $3M, a Book Cadillac penthouse tests Detroit’s high-end condo market

A new-to-the-market unit atop the historic hotel in downtown Detroit seeks a sale price near the top of the market.

Oct 13 • 5:45 AM EDT • Business • crainsdetroit.com

Hurricane Isaias reshuffles area football, volleyball schedules

See which high school football games were rescheduled and how volleyball district tournaments changed after Hurricane Isaias.

Oct 13 • 5:10 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

James Madison University jumps to a different athletic conference. Here’s the political question that’s not being asked.

The Dukes will move from the Sun Belt Conference to the American Conference by July 1, 2028. That should bring JMU more broadcast revenue, but will it reduce the school’s unusually high depen…

Oct 13 • 4:24 AM EDT • Politics • cardinalnews.org

Breaking the stigma: Rome conference highlights Catholic mental health ministry

A Rome conference highlighted Catholic mental health ministry, urging the Church to break stigma and offer spiritual support alongside care.

Oct 13 • 4:02 AM EDT • Health • ewtnvatican.com

“It’s not ideal, but” Arteta defends Arsenal’s training following injuries

Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal’s training methods, insisting that his players must maintain the highest standards despite concerns over injuries sustained by key players during training. The Gunn...

Oct 13 • 4:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Seventeen receptions for Puka Nacua on Monday Night Football

Puka Nacua had a game-high 24 targets on Monday night, catching 17 passes for 138 yards and a score in a Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Oct 13 • 2:41 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com

Advanced materials testing centre completed

Scientists developing high-tech materials will be able to test them at the new facility in Rochdale.

Oct 13 • 1:31 AM EDT • Science • yahoo.com