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Picente to take questions from public on Facebook live
At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente will be answering questions from the public on COVID-19 and the vaccination process, during a Facebook live event. Tune in at: … more
VACCINE SITE CLOSED — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. talks about the lack of vaccines Friday morning at the 706 Building at Griffiss International Airport. Picente called a press conference at what had been the county’s second locally run distribution site, at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, to announce it and another site at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica were closed for lack of vaccine doses.
Picente blames Cuomo as lack of doses closes Oneida County’s vaccine sites
The fight to get more COVID-19 vaccine doses escalated Friday, with Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. blaming New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for shortchanging the county so that it had to … more
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Man accused of gun, drug possession
A handgun and a quantity of crack cocaine were seized in Utica after reports a man had pointed the gun at another person Wednesday night, according to law enforcement officials. Police said Donald … more
Drunk driving charged
LOWVILLE — An Oswego County man was charged with drunken driving in Lewis County Sunday night. Sheriff’s deputies said Michael S. Demko, 35, of Sandy Creek, was pulled over for a traffic … more
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HCCC names assistant professor in Physical Therapy Assistant Program
HERKIMER—Herkimer County Community College has appointed Elizabeth M. Pogonowski, PT, DPT, as an assistant professor in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. She will also serve as the … more
Public Safety Logs — Jan. 20, 2021
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: 911 Wednesday 4:02 a.m. Camden, accident. 4:11 a.m. Florence, accident. 10:31 a.m. Lake Delta, Sleepy Hollow Road, structure fire. 10:33 a.m. Lee Center, to … more
Miller appointed to Assembly minority conference post
ALBANY — Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101, New Hartford, has been appointed by Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, R-120, Pulaski to serve in the Republican conference’s leadership as the vice … more
Trio face gun charges in Utica
UTCA — Three men were charged with weapons possession in Utica following a brief pursuit Thursday night, according to law enforcement officials. Police said they were working with New York State … more
State extends sign-up period for health insurance
The open enrollment period for New York residents who lack health insurance to apply for coverage through the official state health plan marketplace will be extended through March 31, Gov. Andrew … more
Flu virus strategy can be template for addressing COVID-19, insurer says
UTICA — The prevalence of flu in New York is way down compared to this time last year, according to an analysis of health tracking data by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, officials there say. … more
State probes COVID drugs price spikes
A New York state agency has opened an investigation into price gouging of six drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department of Financial Services’ new Office of Pharmacy Benefits sent a formal … more
Donations from olive oil company flow to charities
Sovena USA, one of the largest olive oil companies in the world and based in Rome on the Griffiss Business and Technology Park, recently donated nearly 300 bottles of olive oil and $5000 to local … more
Districts seek more info on preliminary state aid runs
Financial aid totals for the Rome school district that are in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed 2021-22 state budget might be “good news,” says district Superintendent Peter C. Blake, but there are … more
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Parent group forms as district eyes what might be ahead next school year
A parent group has been formed in objection to Rome school district Superintendent Peter C. Blake’s recent statement that he anticipates the district’s next school year will again be a hybrid … more
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A STEP IN THE TRANSFORMATION — This aerial view of the Griffiss Parkway with its signature roundabout on Route 825 is shown in April 2004 with Rome Free Academy and Route 49 in the distance. The changes at the 3,500-acre former Air Force-base-turned-business-and-technology park have been striking and have signaled an economic turnaround for the community and region, according to a virtual Rome Historical Society program.
Virtual program gives glimpse into changes, impacts at Griffiss
A Wednesday night virtual live program hosted by the Rome Historical Society — another installment of its monthly “Third Wednesday” series — provided a glimpse of how Griffiss Business and … more
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ON THE GRID — A slide shown during Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s recent State of the State address shows several of New York’s electrical transmission systems which traverse the state. The Public Service Commission has authorized an $854 million upgrade of the 93-mile electric power transmission line from Marcy to Albany County.
State OKs $854M plan to update Marcy-to-Albany power transmission line
An $854 million upgrade of a 93-mile electric power transmission line from Marcy to Albany County has won approval from the New York State Public Service Commission. The Marcy to New Scotland upgrade … more
Popular cider mill in Fly Creek to close
FLY CREEK — A longtime Otsego County tourist attraction, the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, owned and operated by the Michaels family for more than 50 years, will close its doors by the end of … more
Nine COVID-19 deaths reported in Oneida County, most in one day
Oneida County reported nine COVID-19-related deaths on Thursday, the most in one day since the pandemic arrived in March. Of the nine deaths in the 24 hours that ended at midnight Wednesday, four … more
Cornell to help train state’s pioneering public health corps
ITHACA – Cornell University is partnering with the New York governor’s office and Northwell Health System to develop and train the nation’s first state public health corps, which will support … more
Three corrections officers injured in inmate attack
TOWN OF MARCY — Three corrections officers were injured in an attack by an inmate at the Marcy Correctional Facility. According to the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent … more
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