Nichols Supermarket honored for community contributions

On Aug. 24, State Sen. John Mannion presented Nichols Supermarket in Liverpool with the New York State Senate Empire Award, which recognizes businesses that have made significant contributions to their communities.
As one of the few remaining independently owned grocery stores in Onondaga County, Nichols has grown to employ approximately 100 people.
For decades, Nichols Supermarket has supported youth sports and community functions such as the Liverpool is The Place Summer Concert series. The store also provides a retail outlet for local bakeries and food producers.
“Nichols Supermarket is part of the fabric of Liverpool and Central New York,” said Mannion, (D-50TH District). “It’s a place where customer service matters, employees work hard and are treated well, and the quality and variety of products can’t be beat. The New York State Senate Empire Award is reserved for businesses who have made the highest contributions towards the betterment of their communities.”
Nichols Supermarket was acquired in 1959 from Charles Nichols, who had a good reputation in the Liverpool community and the store’s name remained unchanged. Since then, it has expanded eight times.
Mike Hennigan, owner of Nichols Supermarket, said, “The Hennigan Family and those that work with us for three generations have been proud to serve Central New York, and we value our customers greatly.”
Nichols prides itself on providing options for consumers, cutting meat in the store every day, and working with local businesses, including DiLauro’s Bakery on Syracuse’s Northside and Harrison Bakery on the city’s West End.