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Emergencies such as power outages or severe weather can happen at any time and can be costly. Unplanned hotel stays, lost documents and damaged property are just a few of the expensive outcomes.
NerdWallet: How to prepare for your next emergency
Here are steps you can take to make sure you’re ready for the next emergency. more
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The interior of the Chittenango rest stop on the New York State Thruway is shown on Friday, Dec. 30. The rest stops, which are in the midst of a major reconstruction, vary in size, with some travelers criticizing the smaller size of some of the rest stops, such as the one in Chittenango.
Thruway Authority explains size, amenity differences at rest stops
If you have visited one of the three New York State Thruway rest stops that were rebuilt and reopened within the last few months, then you may have some thoughts about their size. more
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A better credit score can expand your access to credit and make borrowing more affordable. For example, having a score of 700 versus 650 could mean getting approved for a new car loan at 4.9% interest instead of 7.25% interest, financial experts say.
NerdWallet: Five ways to build your credit score in 2023
You’ve got big financial plans for 2023. Maybe they include buying a home or car, or getting a new travel rewards credit card to help pay for your next trip. more
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Shoppers pick out items at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 19.
How to get more bang for your buck when you visit the grocery store
With inflation hitting many people’s grocery bills, finding ways to cut costs is more crucial than ever. more
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A close up view of a poinsettia in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 10. Despite being a universal Christmas icon, few people are aware the Christmas Eve flower, commonly known as the poinsettia, is native to Mexico.
COLUMN: ‘Tis the season for poinsettias
The poinsettia, one of the most recognizable plants, is the top-selling potted plant in the United States. more
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Jimmy Morawiec stands outside with his bee hive crates on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Marcy. Morwiec teaches beginner and advanced beekeeping classes at Cornell Cooperative Extension and has been keeping bees in Oneida County for 16 years.
Local beekeeper bundles his bees for the winter
Winter has a lot of annoyances to contend with, but one thing people don’t have to worry about is pesky insects and stinging bees. more
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A kitten reaches through a cage to play on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in Utica. Shelters in Oneida and Madison counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care.
Homeless for the Holidays: Local shelters slammed with strays
Shelters in Madison and Oneida counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care. more
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A Bobcat operater clears the Remsen Main St. sidewalks on Monday, December 19, 2022
SNAPSHOT: Snow blankets the area in Monday storm
Several inches of snow blanketed the Village of Remsen on Monday, Dec. 19. more
COLUMN: Have a holly jolly Christmas — tips for growing a holiday favorite
We love the song: tis the season to deck the halls with boughs of holly! The holidays remind everyone about holly, with miniature holly plants, or using holly in winter decorations. more
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The showy, long purple cones of an Oriental spruce (Picea orientalis) tree.
COLUMN: Six favorite conifers and the cones they produce
In much of the country, much of the landscape goes barren from fall through spring. Evergreens are typically the workhorse plants that carry us through. But not all evergreens are created equal. more
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Jerry Kraus and Tina Pavlot from the Rotary Club of Utica, Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri, David Jones from the Rotary Club of Utica, homeowner Lynne Morinitti and Barbara Freeman from the Unitarian Universalist Church’s Climate Action Team stand alongside a blossoming cherry tree.
Effort plants dozens of trees in Utica
Newly-planted trees are spreading their roots across Utica as the city looks to go green. more
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An Amaryllis in bloom in New Paltz. Make sure your amaryllis is planted so that 1/3 of the bulb’s top is above the soil line.
COLUMN: Growing amaryllis is easy
Amaryllis is one of the easiest plants to grow: if you buy this bulb, it will bloom and look magnificent. more
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African violets are nice alternative plants to consider during the holidays that aren’t poisonous.
COLUMN: Which plants are safe for pets
The holidays are upon us and potted plants make perfect gifts. They can also serve as decorations around the home while bringing good cheer. more
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Guests look through decorated Christmas trees at the Ziyara Shriner’s Utica FEZtival of Trees located in the Dick’s Sporting Goods section of Sangertown Square in New Hartford. Local businesses and organizations have donated decorated Christmas trees that will be on display through Sunday, Nov. 27. Each tree will be raffled off one by one to the public.
SNAPSHOT: Ziyara Shriner’s Utica FEZtival of Trees kicks off
The Ziyara Shriner’s Utica FEZtival of Trees is located in the Dick’s Sporting Goods section of Sangertown Square in New Hartford. more
Westernville resident Fred Sherman and his dog Buddy dig out from the heavy snow over the weekend on Monday morning. Point Rock, at the northeastern corner of the Town of Lee, reported the most snow in Oneida County with 21.1 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Dry, warmer air to stick around for Thanksgiving
It may not be winter quite yet, but by the looks of things outdoors, neighbors may argue otherwise. more
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The Oneida Area Daycare Center is home to anywhere between 75 to 80 kids of all ages, from six weeks to pre-kindergarten.
Breakfast aims to raise funds for new playground
New memories and traditions are in the making at the Oneida Area Daycare Center’s Pancakes and PJs party with Santa Claus. more
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Nearly all of Central New York will see at least an inch of snow, forecasters said, and six inches or more could fall at higher elevations, especially on Tug Hill as lake effect snow could begin to pile up.
Winter weather advisory in place for region
Less than a week removed from sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s, Mother Nature is expected to drop a wintry mix on the region tonight into Wednesday. more
A mixed garden border blooming in Old Westbury. Companion planting is grouping specific plants together based on the benefits they provide for each other. Those benefits can include attracting pollinators, deterring pests or serving as a living trellis.
COLUMN: 35 gardening terms everyone should know
When thumbing through seed catalogs or plant-care manuals, you’re likely to encounter at least some descriptions that elude you. more
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Reservoirs in the town of Lee that supply water for the City of Rome’s water system are shown in this aerial photo. Rome Lee Center-Taberg Road splits the main pools, with one pool mostly obscured by the foliage. Behind the two pools which can be seen from the road are four additional pools, not visible from the roadway.
Amendment to city water budget before councilors
Authorizing an amendment to the 2022 city water budget is among the agenda items for the next Common Council meeting to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Council Chambers of City Hall. more
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HANGING ON — With sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures, several areas are seeing bright, colorful leaves hanging onto trees in the region, including this one as viewed from the Boonville Cemetery with downtown Boonville in the distance. Although the region is well past its peak when it comes to fall foliage, pockets of color remain in region.
With CNY past its fall foliage peak, Finger Lakes, Catskills show off their color
While most of the dazzling color from the fall foliage display in Central New York has been raked up and is awaiting collection by the curb, there remain some pockets of color. more
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