New York State Trooper Thomas Smoulcey and his dog JD named after fallen state trooper Joel Davis during the Community Reader's Day event at Kernan Elementary School Friday morning.

GALLERY: The Inaugural Community Reader's Day at Kernan Elementary School - March 24, 2023.

Friday, March 24
Community leaders and personalities from the Mohawk Valley gathered for a Community Reader's Day event at Kernan Elementary School on …
Hagen Menter, 12, takes a jump off the hill at Ridgewood Heights Park Tuesday, March 14, 2023.

GALLERY: Nor'easter brings heavy wet snow to the Mohawk Valley - March 14, 2023

Tuesday, March 14
With most schools closed in the area, residents and towns deal with the nor'easter that has brought about five inches of heavy snow.
Pictured is a sight from the St. Patricks Day parade on Genesee Street in Utica on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

GALLERY: Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 11, 2023

Sunday, March 12
New York State's third largest St. Patrick's Day Parade stepped off promptly at 10 a.m. from Oneida Square led by the lone bagpipe of …
Adian Dezeherovic, General Herkimer Elementary School

GALLERY: Daily Sentinel weather drawings - February 2023

Wednesday, March 1
In this gallery, see a month of weather drawings created by local students.
Rome Free Academy Black Knights girls volleyball team celebrate after they defeated Whitesboro in the Class A finals at Case Middle School in Watertown.

GALLERY: Rome Free Academy v. Whitesboro Class A Section III girls volleyball championship - Feb. 18, 2023

Saturday, February 18
The Rome Free Academy girls volleyball team won their first sectional championship in school history by defeating Whitesboro in the …
The Clinton Warriors celebrate their Section III girls ice hockey championship Wednesday night in Nedrow. The team beat Skaneateles 1-0 in overtime.

GALLERY: Clinton Warriors girls ice hockey Section III championship game - Feb. 8, 2023

Thursday, February 9
The Clinton Warriors girls hockey team defeated the Skaneateles Lakers to win the Section III Championship on Feb. 8 at the Onondaga …
People attend the CNY Sportsman Show on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida.

GALLERY: CNY Sportsman Show - Feb. 4, 2023

Saturday, February 4
The CNY Sportsman Show returned to the Kallet Civic Center in Oneida to celebrate all things outdoors.
Sabrina Blanchet from Drummondville, Canada hugs the low groove going through the first turn during the 340 Liquid mod final Sunday afternoon at Boonville Fairgrounds. Blanchet won the final and also the Super Mod 440 Adirondack Cup.

GALLERY: Boonville Snow Festival II - Jan. 29, 2023

Sunday, January 29
The Boonville Snow Festival II hosted snowmobile ice oval racing with the Adirondack Cup highlighting the weekend's racing action at …
Rome Free Academy Rhapsody Show Choir performing at Clough School Friday, January 13, 2023.

GALLERY: Rome Free Academy Show Choir performance at Clough School - Jan. 13, 2023

Friday, January 13
The Rome Free Academy Show Choir brought their collection of song and dance pieces to elementary schools on Friday, Jan 13.
The Bank of Utica New Year's Eve celebration with the Ladies of Soul and their Gentlemen performing for visitors, December 31, 2022.

GALLERY: The Bank of Utica New Year's Eve celebration- Dec. 31, 2022

Sunday, January 1
New Year's Eve revelers came out despite the rain to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 on Genesee Street in Utica on …
A family of Tundra Swans on Lakeshore Road in Sylvan Beach Monday, December 5, 2022. The parents on the let and right are guarding their two offspring.

GALLERY: 123rd Annual Christmas Bird Count - Dec. 15, 2022

Friday, December 16, 2022
This year marks the 123rd National Audobon Society's Christmas Bird Count.
Firemen in the Sylvan Beach tower direct hoses from above to the fire below. Area firefighters worked a fire at the Village of Camden Department of Public Works building. The building and its contents were an apparent total loss Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

GALLERY: The Village of Camden DPW fire - Dec. 13, 2022

Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Area firefighters worked a fire at the Village of Camden Department of Public Works building. The building and its contents were an …
The city of Oneida welcomed in the holiday season with its second annual Parade of Lights, annual tree lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus.

GALLERY: Oneida Parade of Lights - Dec. 2, 2022

Friday, December 2, 2022
The city of Oneida welcomed in the holiday season with its second annual Parade of Lights, the annual tree lighting, and a visit from …
After hours chamber event at the Sentinel Media Co. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022.

GALLERY: Business After Hours Rome chamber event hosted by Sentinel Media Co. - Nov. 30, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022
The Sentinel Media Co. hosted a Rome Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
The Canastota Parade of Lights saw people fill the streets Saturday night to welcome in the holiday season. Organizations from Oneida to Syracuse were a part of the Parade. Pictured is the Canastota Fire Department's fire truck, strung with festive lights and guided by Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

GALLERY: Canastota Parade of Lights - Nov. 26, 2022

Monday, November 28, 2022
The streets of Canastota were packed with people from all over who welcomed in the holiday season with the annual Parade of Lights, …
From left, New Hartford player Anna Rayhill attempts to settle a loose ball with Albertus Magnus player Stephanie Koblish (16) during the Class A state final on Sunday at Tompkins-Cortland Community College. The Spartans lost 3-1.

GALLERY: New Hartford and Sauquoit Valley lose state soccer titles - Nov. 14, 2022

Monday, November 14, 2022
Two local high school girls soccer teams competed for state titles on Sunday.
Stokes Elementary School kindergartener Lucy Pratt smiles during the Veterans Day ceremony Thursday, November 10, 2022.

GALLERY: Stokes Elementary School Veterans Day ceremony - Nov. 10, 2022

Thursday, November 10, 2022
Stokes Elementary School in Lee, honored about 50 veteran family members of children at the school in a ceremony Thursday, November …
Finishing touches are applied inside the Nexus Center on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Utica. The inaugural game will take place tonight between the NCDC Utica Jr. Comets and the Mercer Chiefs. The first tournament will take place from Nov. 11 to 13 for youth hockey teams.

GALLERY: A look inside the Nexus Center in Utica - Nov. 9, 2022

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Finishing touches are being applied inside the Nexus Center in Utica.
A man prepares to put on an "I Voted" sticker after casting hil ballot at Utica City Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Oneida County election commissioners reported a busy day at the polls, with some 4,500 to 4,700 voters each hour going to cast their ballots across the county.

GALLERY: General Election - Nov. 8, 2022

Wednesday, November 9, 2022
On Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters across the area headed to the polls to mark their choices for local, county, state and congressional …
Veterans were honored on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at the Parkway Center in Utica as part of The Good News Center's 8th Annual Recognition Ceremony.

GALLERY: Veteran Recognition Ceremony at Utica Parkway Center - Nov. 5, 2022

Sunday, November 6, 2022
The Good News Center’s veteran-recognition ceremony at the Parkway Center in Utica on Saturday, Nov. 5, paid special tribute to …
From left, Holland Patent player Abby Draper comforts teammate Izzy Stalker (13) as head coach Renee Morrison comforts player Zoe Kelly after losing the Class B field hockey state regional to Vestal 2-1 on Saturday at Sidney High School.

GALLERY: Holland Patent loses in Class B field hockey state regional - Nov. 5, 2022

Saturday, November 5, 2022
Holland Patent played Vestal in the Class B field hockey state regional on Saturday, Nov. 5 at Sidney High School. Vestal won 2-1.
Griffiss Business and Technology Park, Rome

GALLERY: Aerial views of the Oneida County region - Oct. 12, 2022 (with VIDEO)

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Ever wonder what the Oneida County region looks like from the sky? Check out this photo gallery and video (found below the gallery).
Cooperstown player Oliver Wasson (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal in overtime during the Section III Class C final against Waterville on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at VVS High School.

GALLERY: Cooperstown boys win Class C soccer final - Nov. 1, 2022

Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Cooperstown faced off against Waterville for the Section III Class C final on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at VVS High School. Cooperstown won …
President Joe Biden strides off Air Force 1 after landing at Hancock International Airport for his visit to Syracuse, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022.

GALLERY: President Joseph Biden's arrival at Hancock International Airport - Oct. 27, 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Central New York welcomed President Joseph Biden to highlight Micron's $100 billion investment in American manufacturing and the …
Central Valley Academy player Krista Panko (5) fights to get a shot on goal during the Class B girls soccer semifinals game against Marcellus on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Chittenango High School. CVA won 2-0.

GALLERY: High school soccer semifinals - Oct. 26, 2022

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Check out these photos from two Section III soccer semifinal matchups on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
511 Seneca St., Oneida

GALLERY: Oneida City Halloween Light Fight - Oct. 26, 2022

Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Oneida's third annual Light Fight has turned the city into a spooky place perfect for Halloween.
A colorful carpet of peak foliage abounds in Annsville near the Kessinger Dam in this aerial view taken by helicopter on Wednesday. The dam, off of Boyd Road, impounds water from the East Branch of Fish Creek, which originates in Lewis County where the Sixmile and Sevenmile creeks converge, about 10 miles west of Lyons Falls. The Kessinger Dam, completed in 1909, provides part of the water supply for the city of Rome as impounded water is diverted through a mile-long tunnel and a 7-mile pipeline to city reservoirs. The gorge, whose walls extend upwards of 70 feet, was carved out during the last Ice Age, according to geologists.

GALLERY: Fall foliage and nature shots - October 2022

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Check out this gallery of local fall photos snapped by Daily Sentinel photographers throughout the month of October.
People tread the same path black and white abolitionists did in 1835 on Sunday as they start in Canastota and walk five miles as part of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum's Abolitionist Freedom Walk.

GALLERY: Abolitionist Freedom Walk - Oct. 23, 2022 (with VIDEO)

Monday, October 24, 2022
The inaugural Abolitionist Freedom Walk saw more than 100 people coming together on Sunday, Oct. 23 to recreate a walk 19th-century …
The Rome Free Academy Marching Band and color guard performed their halftime show Friday, October 21 at RFA Stadium.

GALLERY: Rome Free Academy Marching Band halftime show - Oct. 21, 2022

Friday, October 21, 2022
The Rome Free Academy Marching Band and color guard performed during  halftime of the football game versus Liverpool  Friday, …
People browse all manner of goods being sold at the second annual Oneida Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 1.

GALLERY: Second Annual Oneida Fall Fest - Oct. 1, 2022

Monday, October 3, 2022
Hundreds of people came out to Oneida for the Second Annual Fall Fest where handcrafted goods and foods were sold and for the …
Riders prepare to ride again after a break during the 24th annual Ride For Missing Children on Wednesday, Sept. 28 outside of Gregory B. Jarvis Middle School in Mohawk.

GALLERY: Ride For Missing Children - Sept. 28, 2022

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Riders take a break at Gregory B. Jarvis Middle School while particpating in the 24th annual Ride For Missing Children on Wednesday, …
The much-loved Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts made a comeback this year after a leave-of-absence due to COVID-19. The street was absolutely packed full of people browsing and buying handmade goods of all kinds and sampling foods, drinks, and treats just as varied.

GALLERY: Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts - Sept. 24, 2022

Monday, September 26, 2022
The much-loved Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts made a comeback this year after a leave-of-absence due to COVID-19.
The local YMCA joined participated in the Jessica's Heroes 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Oneida High School.

GALLERY: Jessica's Heroes 5K Run and Walk - Sept. 24, 2022

Monday, September 26, 2022
The community came out in force once again in support of local cancer survivors, raising money and awareness to go back to the local …
Runners make their way along the course during the 79th EJ Herrmann XC Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Proctor Park in Utica.

GALLERY: 79th EJ Herrmann XC Invitational - Sept. 24, 2022

Monday, September 26, 2022
High school runners competed in the 79th EJ Herrmann XC Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Proctor Park in Utica.
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted Mohawk Valley Gives on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at their office location in Utica. The 24-hour day of giving was established to commemorate the organization's 70th anniversary supporting the needs of the local community by raising funds for nonprofits. Participants were also able to win cash prizes and match funds or challenge incentives to organizations.

GALLERY: The Community Foundation hosts Mohawk Valley Gives - Sept. 20, 2022

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted a 24-hour donation initiative called “Mohawk Valley Gives” on …
A cancer survivor walks proudly to kick off Relay for Life of CNY on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.

GALLERY: Relay for Life of Central New York - Sept. 17, 2022

Monday, September 19, 2022
Over 50 teams turned out for the first Relay for Life of Central New York event at Delta Lake State Park in Rome on Saturday.
Lisa Fish, left, a resident of Oneida and owner of Magpie Mercantile, sells her handmade jewelry at the 58th Annual Madison County Craft Festival in Oneida, on Sept. 10, 2022.

GALLERY: 58th Annual Madison County Craft Festival - Sept. 10, 2022

Monday, September 12, 2022
Artisans of Central New York came to sell their wares and goods, whether beautiful jewelry or tasty treats, at the 58th Annual Madison …
Members of the Oneida Fire Department and Oneida Police Department lay the wreaths and salute as part of the city's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022.

GALLERY: Oneida 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - Sept. 11, 2022

Monday, September 12, 2022
The City of Oneida came together for its annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, honoring the fallen and …
Utica Academy of Science Elementary School students Gabrielle Jenkins and London Henderson give each other a hug while arriving for the first day back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 in Frankfort.

GALLERY: Back to school at Utica Academy of Science - September 6, 2022

Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Elementary students arrive for their first day back to school at Utica Academy of Science on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 in Frankfort.
This ride swings you up and lets you drop all while whirling around and around.

GALLERY: Sites from The Great New York State Fair midway - September 1, 2022

Friday, September 2, 2022
With nearly 50 rides to choose from and even more attractions and games, the midway continues to be a blast for fairgoers of all ages. …
Megan Holloway (left) is a senior at SUNY Morrisville showing off Curly the 21-year-old American Quarter Horse at the World of Horses exhibit at the NYS Fair. She and Maggie Herbert, a junior, are studying Equine Science at the school to obtain a four-year degree.

GALLERY: Animals of the Great New York State Fair - August 26, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022
If it moos, neighs, or clucks, you can find it at the Great New York State Fair. Take a look at the animals the Daily Sentinel found.
The 2022 Great New York State Fair kicked off on Wednesday, August 24.

GALLERY: Opening day at the Great New York State Fair - August 24, 2022

Wednesday, August 24, 2022
From cows to baked potatoes, the 2022 Great New York State Fair is here.
From left, Ellie Durr and her sister Evelyn Durr ride the carousel with their dad Joe Durr on Thursday at the Herkimer County Fair in Frankfort.

GALLERY: Herkimer County Fair - August 18, 2022

Friday, August 19, 2022
Fairgoers visit the Herkimer County Fair in Frankfort on Thursday, August 18, 2022. The event continues until Monday, August 21.
The famed Madison-Bouckville Antique Week returned on Monday, August 15. The event will continue until Monday August 21 with more than 2000 vendors on 13 show fields from Madison to Bouckville on Route 20.

GALLERY: Madison-Bouckville Antique Week - August 16, 2022

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Check out this gallery from Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Madison-Bouckville Antique Week. The event returned on Monday, August 15 and will …
Miranda Writes performs during the Levitt AMP Utica concert series on Monday, Aug. 15 at Kopernik Park.

GALLERY: Levitt AMP Concert Series - August 15, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Did you see it? The Levitt AMP Utica concert series on Monday, Aug. 15 at Kopernik Park featured  Miranda Writes ...
Residents came out for a day of fun and a taste of Italy at the Canastota Italian Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 13. Canastota Mayor Rosanne Warner spends some time in the dunk tank at the Canastota Italian Heritage Festival to the delight of festival-goers and the mayor herself.

GALLERY: Canastota Italian Heritage Festival - Aug. 13, 2022

Monday, August 15, 2022
Residents came out for a day of fun and a taste of Italy at the Canastota Italian Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 13.
Some local canines get some love and attention while cooling down in the shade at Wanderers' Rest 2022 Woofstock in Oneida at Veteran's Field on Saturday, Aug. 13.

GALLERY: Wanderers' Rest 2022 Woofstock - Aug. 13, 2022

Monday, August 15, 2022
In Oneida on Saturday, Aug. 13, people came to Wanderers' Rest's 2022 Woofstock fundraiser, enjoying live music, food, and vendors …
A group of Texas Longhorns rest and graze at Albanese Longhorns in Cazenovia.

GALLERY: Madison County Open Farm Day - July 30, 2022

Monday, August 1, 2022
Open Farm Day in Madison County — July 30, 2022 — drew visitors to local farms ...
Trail bike racers in the 30 minute Tilden Hill Grinder series bike races in Vernon negotiate the bike trail Wednesday night.

GALLERY: Tilden Hill Grinder series trail bike racing in Vernon - July 27, 2022

Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Tilden Hill Grinder series trail bike racing in Vernon was four consecutive Wednesday nights in July.
Vietnam Veterans of America and Military Order of the Purple Heart salute during the ceremony during taps.

GALLERY: Oneida County Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway dedication ceremony - July 27, 2022

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47, Rome, and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, designated a portion of State Route 365 in …

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