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This resolution commemorates the 46th anniversary of Big Apple Music, a local business in Utica, New York, that started in 1977 when brothers John and Mark Bolos began the business with a $500 loan from their father. The resolution highlights the company's growth from a small store selling a few guitars and car stereos to a comprehensive audio, electronics, and musical equipment business that now offers a wide range of services including installation for homes, schools, restaurants, and churches. The business has demonstrated remarkable adaptability over the decades, expanding its offerings to include security and surveillance installation, vehicle accessories, and various specialized services. The legislative body recognizes Big Apple Music's significant contributions to the local and state economies, tracing its evolution from its original location on Oriskany Boulevard to its current location in the Big Apple Plaza in New Hartford, and noting how the business has continuously adapted to changing market conditions. The resolution officially commemorates the company's 46-year history and wishes the business continued prosperity, with a copy of the resolution to be transmitted directly to Big Apple Music as a formal acknowledgment of its achievements.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1164