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These are some of the 64 firearms collected by the New York State Attorney General’s Office during a gun buyback event in Rome on Saturday.
64 firearms collected at gun buyback event
A total of 64 firearms were turned in at the New York State Attorney General’s Office’s gun buyback event in Rome on Saturday. more
Tina Hartwell
Passion for helping others fuels new Public Defender’s Office leader
For the new head of the Oneida County Public Defender’s Office, helping indigent clients and those who can’t afford their own attorney is both her “passion” and a proud obligation. more
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This Eastern coyote was spotted and photographed in the Village of Westmoreland on Tuesday. Although its appearance caused some to think it might be a wolf, officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation have confirmed the critter is a coyote, which are fairly common in New York State.
Coyote — not a wolf — spotted in Westmoreland
There is no wolf running around the Village of Westmoreland — according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. more
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Active shooter call at Utica elementary school a hoax
An active shooter call at Hugh R. Jones Elementary School in Utica on Thursday was a hoax and no one was in any danger. more
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Parolee charged with meth possession in Lewis County
A 32-year-old parolee is facing multiple felony charges for methamphetamine possession in Lewis County. more
NY Police Benevolent Association endorses pair of local lawmakers
The PBA of New York State, the union representing more than 1,100 state law enforcement officers, announced its third round of endorsements for the 2022 elections. more
Robert Smullen
Assemblyman Smullen wins civil lawsuit against home invader, awarded $2,120 in damages
New York State Assemblyman Robert Smullen, R-118, Meco, announced his recent victory in a civil lawsuit filed against a man charged with breaking into Smullen’s home. more
Former Madison County mail carrier accused of delaying mail, possessing child pornography
A former mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Madison County is accused in Federal Court of both delaying mail and possessing child pornography. more
BOCES student charged with making threat
A Madison-Oneida BOCES student was charged on Friday with making a threat while on a school bus. more
Students shared marijuana-laced food at Madison County middle school
Several students at Otto Shortell Middle School in Madison County suffered an adverse reaction on Friday after eating food laced with marijuana. more
Marcy man admits sending threatening letter in federal court
A Marcy man admitted in federal court in Albany on Wednesday to mailing a threatening letter to a woman who was trying to break up with him. more
Route 5/12 ramp closure scheduled for today
The ramp from eastbound Route 5 and northbound Route 12 to Campion Road in New Hartford and Utica will be closed today for paving operations. more
Several larceny suspects were captured on a rainy security camera shortly before stealing a woman's purse outside Transfiguration Church in Rome Monday evening, according to Rome police. Anyone with information on the teens is asked to call the Rome Police at 315-339-7744.
Teenagers steal woman's purse after church Mass in Rome
A group of teenage boys stole an 83-year-old woman's purse outside Transfiguration Church in Rome. more
Pictured is a screenshot of a video embedded in this story showing footage from police worn body cameras of the police-involved shooting death of David Litts, 61, in Utica. It was released on Wednesday by the Utica Police Department.
Body-worn camera footage released in Utica officer-involved shooting (ALERT: Graphic video)
NOTE: This story contains video from police worn body cameras, showing a police-involved shooting death. It contains graphic and violent images and language. It was released by the Utica Police Department. more
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A 61-year-old man was shot and killed by a Utica police officer during an incident at 1601 Neilson St. in the Cornhill district Monday, Sept. 12. The New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating.
Utica man ‘advanced’ at officer with a knife
The Utica man shot and killed by Utica police officers on Neilson Street Monday evening advanced towards an officer with a knife. more
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A 61-year-old man was shot and killed by a Utica police officer during an incident at 1601 Neilson St. in the Cornhill district Monday evening, according to the City of Utica. The New York State Attorney General's Office is investigating.
Probe begins in officer-involved shooting death
A 61-year-old man was shot and killed by a Utica police officer during an incident in Utica's Cornhill district. more
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Canastota Police Chief Sean Barton believes in a community-involved police force and a larger focus on children’s focus and well-being. The chief was officially appointed on Aug. 16 and has served as officer-in-charge since July 2021.
New police chief looks to future in Canastota
Sean Barton is a well-recognized member of the Canastota community, having served the Police Department for 20 years. more
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Motorcyclist dead in Madison County after being hit by tractor trailer
A truck driver is accused of driving under the influence of narcotics in Madison County. more
At least six people escaped a house fire at 812 Erie Blvd. West early Saturday morning, according to the Rome Fire Department. The fire started on the porch and swiftly moved up into the attic, where city firefighters knocked it down in a matter of minutes, officials said.
Two families escape early morning house fire in Rome
At least six people were temporarily displaced from their Erie Boulevard home following an attic fire early Saturday morning, according to the Rome Fire Department. more
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PRISON UNION RALLY — Several area corrections officers and members of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association held a rally on Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro Friday afternoon to protest poor conditions in state prisons and to call on the government to repeal the HALT Act, which put an end to lengthy solitary confinement. Union officials said the HALT Act has led to more violence against corrections officers, which has contributed to staffing issues and low employee morale. Friday's rally was the fifth and final rally that NYSCOPBA has held across the state.
SNAPSHOT: Prison union rally held in Whitesboro
Area corrections officers and members of the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association held a rally on Oriskany Boulevard in Whitesboro Friday afternoon. more
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