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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lea Webb

The bill publicly commemorates The Cider Mill’s 100th anniversary, recognizing its economic, cultural, and tourism contributions to Endicott and Upstate New York.

ADOPTED

Summary of Bill J 2165 (Session 2025-2026) — Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of The Cider Mill in Endicott, New York

Purpose and intent

This is a Senate resolution recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of The Cider Mill, a longstanding family-owned business in Endicott, New York.

The resolution acknowledges the mill’s economic and cultural contributions to the local community and the broader New York State economy.

It serves to honor the Ciotoli family’s legacy and the mill’s role in regional autumn traditions and tourism.

Key provisions and changes

Official commemoration: The bill declares that the Legislature pauses to commemorate The Cider Mill’s centennial milestone.

Public acknowledgment: Directs that a copy of the engrossed resolution be transmitted to The Cider Mill of Endicott, New York.

Background statements: Describes the mill’s history, including:

Establishment circa 1926, initially serving local farmers for apple pressing.
1942: Ciotoli family ownership begins with Anthony Ciotoli Sr.; Orlando Ciotoli later revitalizes the mill’s cider-pressing purpose.
1971: Fire leads to rebuilding and the iconic red barn structure.
2025: Ownership changes from the Ciotoli to the Burke family.

Description of current operations and offerings (context for the mill’s ongoing relevance), such as:

Fresh-pressed cider, apple products, donuts, pies, breads.
Expanded retail offerings (specialty section, ice cream, coffee, baked goods).
Seasonal fall items: apples, mums, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds, and related merchandise.

Cultural and community impact: Mentions the former Cider Mill Playhouse (now BLAST/Cider Mill Stage) and its long-running production of “A Christmas Carol,” highlighting the broader arts and community ecosystem connected to the mill.

Who or what would be affected

The Cider Mill in Endicott, New York: Recognized at the state level for contributions to the economy and community.

The Endicott (and broader Upstate New York) community: Beneficiaries of the mill’s cultural and economic impact reflected in state recognition.

The Burke family (new owners as of 2025): Noted in the history; the resolution acknowledges the business’s ownership transition as part of its century-long narrative.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Passed by the Senate and referred to the Finance Committee before adoption.

Action timeline:

Referred to Finance on May 22, 2026.
Reported to Calendar for Consideration and Adopted on May 27, 2026.

Nature of legislation: This is a ceremonial resolution (not a law or appropriation) intended to honor and commemorate rather than to impose regulatory or financial changes.

Additional context

The bill situates The Cider Mill within a narrative of local entrepreneurship, family stewardship, resilience (fire rebuilding in 1971), and continued modernization (new product lines and services).

It underscores the business as a “landmark” and a seasonal destination integral to New York’s autumn economy and cultural landscape.

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