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Registration open for 10th annual ‘I Love My Park Day’
ALBANY — Registration is open for the state’s 10th annual I Love My Park Day, which will be held May 1-2 at state parks, historic sites and public lands. Volunteers will have the opportunity to … more
In this image taken from video from the Office of the N.Y. Governor, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference about the state budget, Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (Office of the NY Governor via AP)
Local lawmakers eye budget impacts on area, cite shortcomings
New York will spend billions of dollars of federal funds over the next year on schools and relief for struggling businesses, tenants and landlords under a spending plan that New York’s Legislature … more
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LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, member of the Senate Aging Committee, visits the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica Thursday to announce a package of three bills that promise to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs. From left: Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy; Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri; Sen. Gillibrand; and Zvia McCormick, CEO of RCIL.
Gillibrand stumps for prescription package
UTICA — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, a member of the Senate Aging Committee, visited the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica Thursday to announce a package of three bills that … more
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HELP FOR HUNGRY — Members of the Compassion Coalition and volunteers distribute fresh food to more than 1,200 households during a drive-through giveaway event at the Irish Cultural Center in Utica on Wednesday. The Compassion Coalition received a donation of $25,000 from Central New York food-producer Chobani to repair its refrigerated trucks to help keep such operations going. (Photo submitted)
Chobani donates $25,000 to help Compassion Coalition feed hungry
UTICA — When the Compassion Coalition’s refrigerated trucks broke down late last year, it wasn’t just a loss of transportation – it put the brakes on the Utica-based organization’s … more
Starbucks to open location in North Utica
UTICA — Starbucks wants to open its first Utica location, a 2,200 square foot facility at 71 N. Genesee St., Mayor Robert Palmieri announced. The company has submitted its plans to the Planning … more
Area COVID-19 case numbers continue to decline
In the first COVID-19 briefing held since March 24, on Thursday, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. touched on a variety of COVID-19-related topics, chiefly highlighting the continued … more
Budget draws praise, and scorn, from local lawmakers
On the heels of the Tuesday state budget passage, local state lawmakers sounded off on the merits of the move. • Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, touted the budget’s funding for … more
BROUGHT TO TEARS — Oneida City Clerk Sue Pulverenti collects herself after an outpouring support and well-wishes with her upcoming retirement at Tuesday’s Common Council meeting.
Oneida city clerk receives plaudits at farewell ceremony
ONEIDA — A respected member of Oneida city government, City Clerk Sue Pulverenti gave a tearful goodbye at her final Common Council meeting after an outpouring of support. It was business as usual … more
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Highlights of the 2022 New York State Budget
ALBANY — The newly-approved 2022 New York State budget contains a host of provisions that will impact state residents. Here are some of the highlights of the plan, announced late Tuesday by Gov. … more
NEW LEGISLATION — In a Wednesday presser at Sherrillbrook Park in New Hartford, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney touts proposed legislation dubbed the “Essential Caregivers Act” that would put families in the position of being able to provide care for loved ones in care facilities in the event of future public health crisis related lockdowns.
Tenney touts proposed Essential Caregivers Act at Sherrillbrook Park
NEW HARTFORD — Over the past year, stories of the deaths of individuals in nursing home facilities and the grief of their loved ones have pushed front and center in COVID-19 related news stories. … more
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New York state to tax all unemployment benefits
ALBANY — New York state residents who received unemployment payments in 2020 wil have to pay state income taxes on all of the jobless benefits they received after state lawmakers decided against … more
State extends regulation to waive co-pays for COVID vaccine
On Wednesday, the state extended the emergency regulation requiring all health insurers to waive co-pays for the COVID-19 vaccine until April 30, according to a release.  This, to ensure there are … more
Public hearings scheduled for power line rebuild
MARCY — The New York Power Authority invites area residents to attend a pair of virtual public meetings on the Northern New York Priority Transmission Project’s Southern Alignment, which runs … more
Buttenschon virtual town hall moved to Thursday
UTICA — A virtual town hall meeting with Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, originally set for Monday has been rescheduled, according to a release. The meeting will now be held at 4 … more
Tops helps kick off JDRF campaign
WILLIAMSVILLE — Tops Friendly Markets will partner with JDRF, formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, as it embarks on its 51st year to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. “Now … more
Tenney to co-chair Election Integrity Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Claudia L. Tenney, R-22, New Hartford, will chair a newly created Election Integrity Caucus in Congress alongside Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-25), according to a release. The … more
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NY lawmakers, Cuomo reach deal on late budget
ALBANY (AP) — New York will boost spending by billions over the next year in a bid to revitalize the state’s hard-hit economy under a budget deal announced Tuesday by lawmakers and Gov. Andrew … more
DRAWING A DOSE — A nurse fills a syringe, drawing a dose of the Johnson & Johnson's one-dose COVID-19 vaccine at the Vaxmobile, at the Uniondale Hempstead Senior Center on Wednesday in Uniondale.
Vaccine eligibility expands to 16 & over in state
NEW YORK (AP) — New Yorkers over 16 years old can sign up for COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, a major expansion of eligibility as the state seeks to immunize as many people as possible. The … more
DEC eyes rules update for WMAs; clubs welcome target shooters
The state Department of Environmental Conservation released a draft proposal for public comment that would update regulations governing public use of the state’s vast network of Wildlife … more
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Chittenango effort to aid educators, businesses
CHITTENANGO — In advance of Teacher Appreciation Month in the first week of May, the Greater Sullivan Area Chamber of Commerce and the PTAs of Bolivar Road Elementary, Bridgeport Elementary, and … more
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