Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of The Cider Mill in Endicott, New York

Assembly Resolution No. 1440

BY: M. of A. Lupardo

        COMMEMORATING  the  100th Anniversary of The Cider
        Mill in Endicott, New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  the
achievements  of  those  individuals  and businesses which substantially
contribute to the economic vitality of their communities and the  entire
Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate  the  100th  Anniversary  of The Cider Mill in Endicott, New
York; and

  WHEREAS, Businesses such as The Cider Mill exert a  strong  positive
influence on the communities they serve and are a crucial element of the
economy of New York State; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Cider  Mill  has  stood  as  a cherished landmark for
individuals and families throughout the local community and  across  the
Empire  State;  their  renowned  products have satisfied many throughout
their century of operation; and

  WHEREAS, The mill was established around  1926  as  a  working  mill
where  local  farmers  could  bring apples to be pressed for a small fee
(roughly 2 cents per press during the Great Depression); and

  WHEREAS, In 1942, Anthony Ciotoli Sr. acquired  the  property  at  2
Nanticoke  Avenue  which  originally housed a lumber business and an old
mill; his son Orlando Ciotoli restored the mill to its original  purpose
of  pressing  cider,  marking  the  start of a multi-generational family
legacy; and

  WHEREAS, On a cold winter night  in  December  1971,  a  devastating
kitchen fire suspected to have started from a candy or caramel apple pot
completely  destroyed the original building; the family rebuilt the mill
within a year, opening the familiar red barn structure  that  remains  a
landmark today; and

  WHEREAS,  With its origins reaching back to 1926, The Cider Mill was
purchased by the Ciotoli family in  1942  and  was  sold  to  the  Burke
family,  a  local  Broome  County  business family, in 2025, marking the
first major ownership change in 83 years; and

  WHEREAS, Today, The Cider Mill remains a celebration of the  tastes,
smells,  and  traditions of fall in Upstate New York; each autumn, thou-
sands make their annual pilgrimage to enjoy signature fresh-pressed pure
apple cider, as well as an assortment of cinnamon-dusted  cider  donuts,
hearty apple pies, sweet breads, and other seasonal treats; and

  WHEREAS,  Committed  to  growth and valuable service to its patrons,
new additions to The Cider Mill include a specialty retail section,  ice
cream, single-portion baked goods, coffee, and more; and

  WHEREAS,  For  those  who  love the season of autumn, The Cider Mill
offers an unbeatable variety of crisp, flavorful New York State  apples,
hand-picked  for  their  exceptional quality; additionally, the business
offers a vibrant array of fall mums in many colors, festive pumpkins for
carving  or  decorating,  colorful  Indian  corn,  gourds,  and  a  wide
selection of seasonal treasures that capture the essence of fall; and

  WHEREAS,  The  former  Cider  Mill  Playhouse,  now  known  as   the
BLAST/Cider Mill Stage, was founded by Dr. John Bielenberg in 1976 as an
extension  of  the  Binghamton University theatre program; continuing to
thrive today, the Cider Mill Stage hosts  a  beloved  adaptation  of  "A
Christmas  Carol,"  a production that has graced the stage for 40 years;
and

  WHEREAS, The success of The Cider Mill is in direct  correlation  to
the  efforts  of  its  hardworking  and dedicated staff, all of whom are
considered  integral  parts  of  the  success  of  the  business;  their
involvement  is,  and  always  has  been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising  standard  of
excellence  in all endeavors on behalf of the business and the community
it serves; and

  WHEREAS, It is  with  great  pleasure  that  this  Legislative  Body
acknowledges  this  exceptional  business  and  its contributions to the
local and State economies, fully confident  that  it  will  continue  to
enjoy the sparkling success it has experienced thus far; now, therefore,
be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of The Cider Mill; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to The Cider Mill of Endicott, New York.