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Utica has been thrust into the national spotlight as Stephen King, Jimmy Fallon and Al Roker all recently shared their opinions on the city and what it has to offer.
Celebrities thrust Utica into national spotlight
From Stephen King, to Jimmy Fallon and Al Roker, celebrities put Utica in the national spotlight as they shared their opinions on the city and what it has to offer, both good and bad. more
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988 Call Center Director Jamieson Brill poses for a photo in front of a desk where work workers take calls around the clock at a facility in Hyattsville, Md., Oct. 7, 2022. Brill works in one of more than 200 call centers fanned out around the country tasked with answering an uptick in calls around the clock from people considering suicide or experiencing a mental health emergency.
Cries for help pour into 988 mental health, suicide prevention helpline
With bipartisan congressional support and just under $1 billion in federal funds, the 988 mental health helpline has quickly expanded its reach in the six months since it launched. more
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Skiers at Woods Valley enjoy the snow on Friday, January 6, 2023, despite being surrounded by grass on other sides.
Melted snow impacts winter recreation in Mohawk Valley, some industries hit more than others
Higher-hitting temperatures over the past week have resulted in a snow-melt that's impacting activities like snowmobiling and skiing. Some industries are being hit more than others. more
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The chances of having a white Christmas this year in most of the central New York area are between 75 to 80%, forecasted Gordie Fox of the Munnsville-based Stormin’ Gordon community weather group.
Christmas Day likely to be merry, bright and white
Area residents who are dreaming of a white Christmas just like the ones they used to know are likely to be happy this Sunday. more
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For the 12-month period ending November 2022, the non-farm job count in the Utica-Rome MSA increased 2,400, or 2%, to 123,900.
Local unemployment rate dips to 3%, state stats show
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome MSA declined from 3.6% in November 2021 to 3% in November 2022, according to a report released Tuesday by the state Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
A sample ballot for the 2022 election.
ELECTION RESULTS: State, county and local races in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and Lewis counties
Check out this list to see how races fared in your community.  more
A 17th century Oneida Indian Nation ceramic pot sits on display for photographs, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022 in Hamilton, N.Y. Colgate University is returning to the Oneida Indian Nation more than 1,500 items once buried with ancestral remains — a collection of culturally significant items that includes pendants, pots, bells and turtle shell rattles, some dating back 400 years.
University returning 1,500 artifacts to Oneida Indian Nation
Colgate University is returning to the Oneida Indian Nation more than 1,500 items once buried with ancestral remains. more
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A voter heads in to vote at Harts Hill Inn Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Commissioners: Voter turnout 'amazing' on Election Day
Oneida County Democratic Election Commissioner Sarah Bormann and Republican Election Commissioner Nichole Shortell reported an "amazing" Election Day turnout midday during the midterm elections. more
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While breast cancer can affect just about any woman (as well as men), certain women are at higher risk for developing breast cancer than others. Such women include those with a family history of breast cancer and/or the presence of genetic markers called BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, according to the Bedford Breast Institute.
What to know about prophylactic mastectomy
Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in American women, says the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. more
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Oneida County
The Oneida County Health Department announced today that a county resident has tested positive for monkeypox. more
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.
Colors begin to emerge, leaf peepers report
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills. more
The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees, also known as The Center, receives a Community Health Award of $5,000 from Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield to support transportation assistance for diverse communities.  From left: Lisanne Divine, Center traffic safety manager; Zaid Erzaij, Center manager of employment and workforce development; Eve Van de Wal, Excellus BCBS regional president; Jennifer VanWagoner, Excellus BCBS manager of grants and community engagement; Yamna Abdalla, resettlement caseworker; and Shayna Keller, Excellus BCBS community investments and partnerships manager.
The Center receives Community Health Award
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees (The Center) a Community Health Award of $5,000 to support transportation assistance. more
The glass front door at the Capitol Theater was smashed out during a burglary early Tuesday morning, Aug. 23.
Resident concerned about drugs, crime in the city
Concern about growing drug and violence-related crimes within the city during Wednesday’s Common Council meeting ... more
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Downtown Oneida on July 6, 2022
SURVEY: What do you think about Oneida's past, present, and future?
The Sentinel Media Company is looking for local residents to participate in this survey to provide their perspective on the City of Oneida — the past, where the city stands now and looking into the future ... more
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AFRL Inspire, a special event presented by the Air Force Research Laboratory featuring TEDx-style talks, will be livestreamed Aug. 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. EDT. Inspire showcases the innovative ideas and passionate people from across the science and technology enterprise. This year’s event, which celebrates the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force, features nine speakers from across the lab and one special guest speaker, retired Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski. AFRL Historians Dr. Darren Raspa and Jeff Duford will serve as the hosts for the program. Speakers, from left, include: Dr. Kerianne Hobbs, Dr. Mike Goodson, Dr. Melissa Wilson, Brian “Mitch” Mitchell, Maj. Michael Nayak, Steve Colenzo, Delia Jesaitis, Dr. Steven Chambreau and Dr. Jayde King.
AFRL Inspire program to livestream on Tuesday
AFRL Inspire, a three-hour special event presented by the Air Force Research Laboratory with eight TEDx-style talks, will be livestreamed from the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Kenney Hall, Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 1 p.m. EDT.  more
The Vienna Town Board holds a special meeting on Monday, Aug. 15. In attendance was Town Attorney Evan Rossi, right, Councilor Jason Lamb, Councilor Gail Whitham, Supervisor Michael Davis Sr., Councilor Jason Spellicy, and Councilor Wendy Herbst.
Removal of Mansfield from ZBA on hold
The Vienna town council alleges a Zoning Board of Appeals member has violated the town’s ethics law — but Richard Mansfield’s lawyer says it’s the town that’s violated its ethics law. more
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On Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, officials declared Verona Beach State Park closed due to the presence of harmful algal blooms.
Verona Beach State Park swim area closed
The swimming area at Verona Beach State Park has been closed due to the presence of harmful algal blooms. more
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Sam Morse of Camden crosses the finish line during the 45th Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday in Utica. Morse finished in 46:58.78, good for 21st place overall, and the best time among local runners. He finished second in 2021 in the race that was pushed back to October and was held without the invited elite runners.
Boilermaker gets ‘picture perfect’ return
Between the 15K and 5K events Sunday, there were 8,361 finishers. Across the Boilermaker’s events during the weekend, more than 12,000 people participated ... more
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Elliot Boyce, center, a member of the Rome Free Academy Class of 1984 and director of the New York State Police Employee Assistance Program, poses with local seniors, honored by the Rome Branch of the NAACP during an awards ceremony last week. Each student was given a membership to the NAACP.
Several local seniors receive scholarships at NAACP High School Senior Recognition Night
The Rome Branch of the NAACP Rome Branch held its annual High School Senior Recognition Night last week with 60 individuals attending. more
The American Heroes Golf Tournament and Classic Car Show will take place Monday, June 6, at Teugega Country Club in Rome.
American Heroes golf tournament, antique car show at Teugega
The American Heroes Golf Tournament and Classic Car Show will take place Monday, June 6, at Teugega Country Club in Rome. more
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