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Homeless Outreach personnel reach out to a person sleeping on a bench in the Manhattan subway system in this file photo. In New York City’s latest effort to address a mental health crisis on its streets and subways, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday that authorities would more aggressively intervene to help people in need of treatment, saying there was “a moral obligation” to do so, even if it means providing care to those who don’t ask for it.
Mayor says NYC will treat mentally ill, even if they refuse
New York City’s mayor said he was directing police and city medics to be more aggressive about getting severely mentally ill people off the streets and subways and into treatment, even if it means involuntarily hospitalizing some people who refuse care. more
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Winter Solstice Lantern workshop Dec. 15
Weaving Home will offer a Winter Solstice Lantern workshop at the Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 4 pm. more
Herkimer Central School District sixth-grader Isabella Scalise poses by custom bookmarks sixth-graders made as part of a book review project.
Herkimer sixth graders create custom bookmarks as part of project
Herkimer Central School District sixth graders recently created custom “Story Spine Bookmarks” to go along with reviews they wrote on books they read. more

EV car charging stations installed at Old Forge Library
There are two new electric vehicle charging stations installed at the Old Forge Library and ready for use. more
Board of education Safety Committee to meet
A meeting of the Rome City School District board of education’s Safety Committee will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the District Office, 409 Bell Road. more
Special skating events planned at Kennedy Arena
The city Parks and Recreation Department will host some special events during public skating at John F. Kennedy Arena during the month of December. more
Christian Women’s Club to host brunch
The Oneida-Canastota Christian Women’s Club invites the public to its “Holiday Traditions” brunch on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. at Theodore’s Restaurant, 3231 Seneca Turnpike. more
Dr. Alexander Harris is an ophthalmologist at Slocum-Dickson Medical Group who was recently recognized in CNY Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards.
Ophthalmologist from Clinton receives 40 Under 40 award
Dr. Alexander Harris is a dedicated ophthalmologist who’s enthusiasm and determination has led to an already successful career at the young age of 36. more
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New Helpful Harvest Fund helps food pantries, shelters
The Helpful Harvest Fund, a newly launched field-of-interest fund at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, awarded $38,500 to more than 30 human service organizations. more
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. David Piwowarski, right, command sergeant major of the New York Army National Guard, presents a commander’s award for excellence challenge coin to Spc. Neil P. Maxwell, center, an ammunition specialist assigned to Task Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New York Army National Guard in Grafenwoehr, Germany, as fellow soldiers look on.
Utica soldier, serving in Germany, recognized by Army National Guard
New York Army National Guard Spc. Neil P. Maxwell, a Utica resident, has been recognized for outstanding performance while deployed to Europe. more
Starring in Rome Community Theater’s Laughter on the 23rd floor are Tim Huey as Milt, and Tom Capozzella as Val.
Curtain rises Friday on RCT’s production of “Laughter on the 23rd Floor”
The second production of the Rome Community Theater 2022-23 season opens Friday, Dec. 2, with the Neil Simon comedy “Laughter on the 23rd Floor.” more
This spruce was illegally cut down on state-owned land near Moss Lake in the Town of Webb, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Forest rangers said the accused cutter was ticketed.
Herkimer County man ticketed for cutting tree on state land
A Herkimer County man was ticketed after he was spotted taking a Christmas tree on state land Saturday afternoon, according to the state Department of Environmental Conservation. more
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Canastota man accused of attacking police officer appears in court
The Madison County man accused of attacking and injuring a Canastota Village police officer denied the charges against him in Madison County Court on Tuesday, according to court officials. more
Casey Hunzkier, of Lee, makes a donation into a Salvation Army Red Kettle in the entry way at the Price Chopper/Market 32 store on Black River Boulevard. The donation, Salvation Army officials said, and others like it, fund much needed programs and services for thousands across the city.
Local Red Kettle Campaign aids thousands in area
Rome Salvation Army is ringing in the holidays with its traditional Red Kettle Campaign, raising money for special community programming and to help those in need through the annual Red Kettle … more
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Assault on a corrections officer among recent Oneida County indictments
A Utica man accused of attacking a corrections officer at the Oneida County Jail was among the recent indictments at Oneida County Court. more
Three displaced in early morning Utica fire
Three people have been displaced following a fire in a fourth floor apartment at the Lillian Cooper Apartments in Utica early Wednesday, according to the Utica Fire Department. more
Litte Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative — Crowds line Main Street during a previous Cheese Festival in Litte Falls in this file photo. The city’s Main Street and downtown area will get a $10 million enhancement as part of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. See story on page 4.
Downtown revitalization projects to enhance Little Falls
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced eight transformational projects in the City of Little Falls as part of a state $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. more
The Center, located at 201 Bleecker St. in Utica, is one of the 17 refugee centers across New York State that has received funding to continue assisting displaced Ukrainians.
Displaced Ukrainians find new lives in area
The Center, a local organization dedicated to assisting and resettling refugees, has been on the forefront of aiding displaced Ukrainians since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. more
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A United States Postal Service employee works outside a post office in Wheeling, Ill., in this 2021 file photo. The nation's major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers’ packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.
Shipping companies say they are in top shape
If, like thousands of your neighbors, you spent some time and money online for Cyber Monday, the nation’s major shipping companies say they are more than ready to get your package to you on time. more
Oneida's Second Annual Parade of Lights is set to take place this Friday at 6:30 p.m., following a visit from Santa Claus and the city's annual tree lighting ceremony.
Oneida Parade of Lights this Friday
Oneida’s second annual Parade of Lights is all set for Friday and everyone’s invited to welcome in the holiday season. more
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