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The impact of Canadian wildfires was very visible in Rome around noon on Tuesday, June 6 in this sight captured on Griffiss Business and Technology Park.
Orange, smoky haze caused by Canadian wildfires
The orange, smoky haze in the sky today is caused by rampaging wildfires in Canada and the northwest winds blowing the smoke across New York State. more
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Yellow areas show abnormally dry conditions in parts of New York State as outlined Friday by the U.S. Drought Monitor program, a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Neb.-Lincoln, the U.S.D.A. and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mohawk Valley on verge of possible drought
Oneida County and the greater Mohawk Valley area are on the verge of a possible drought following a drier than normal month of May, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. more
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month and New York State is home to some of the most scenic trails in the country — including this view of the canal bicycle trail near Durhamville.
State’s bike trail network criss-crosses CNY
The Mohawk Valley, including Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery counties, has a robust network of state trails and bicycle facilities for users to enjoy. more

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon meets with constituents recently in Albany regarding legislation that would address some of the challenges faced by state and local residents with disabilities.
Buttenschon advocates for people with disabilities as Assembly passes package
A legislative packet supporting the needs of individuals with disabilities was recently passed on the Assembly floor in conjunction with Disabilities Awareness Day. more
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney
Tenney blasts super PAC for ‘misleading’ term limits ad
U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney is accusing a super PAC of misleading voters in the 24th Congressional District about her position on term limits legislation. more
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Expanded financial assistance now available to Medicare beneficiaries in NYS
The New York State Office for the Aging urged income-eligible Medicare beneficiaries in New York to apply for up to $7,300 annually in financial assistance. more
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The Madison County Board of Supervisors meet for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 9. Fenner Supervisor David Jones speaks at the meeting, advocating for prime farmland to not go to solar and wind farms.
State pits energy needs against rural farmers, says Madison County official
The Madison County Board of Supervisor’s monthly meeting had supervisors discussing potential wind and solar projects coming to Madison County and their potential impacts. more
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A crowd of over 1,700 spectators watch a race at Vernon Downs on Saturday, April 15, during the historic racetrack’s 70th season opener.
Vernon Downs files state WARN notice as potential closing looms
Vernon Downs Casino and Hotel, 4229 Stuhlman Road, has filed a WARN notice with the New York State Department of Labor. more
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Rep. Brandon Williams
Williams aids relocation of local couple out of Sudan
The office of Rep. Brandon Williams, R-22, Sennett, has aided district constituents in need of emergency services as they sought to flee the violence in Sudan. more
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. and county Sheriff Robert M. Maciol speak about Title 42's expiration and the plan to bus migrants upstate on Wednesday, May 10.
County to issue emergency order banning bussed migrants from hotels and shelters
Oneida County is issuing an emergency order to prevent local hotels and shelters from admitting migrants — some of whom are undocumented — who are sent to the county from New York City. more
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State corrections officer injured in attack from inmate
A corrections officer at the Mohawk Correctional Facility was hospitalized with several injuries after being attacked by an inmate armed with a metal fire extinguisher. more
Members of the New York Senate work on legislative bills in the Senate Chamber before Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her executive state budget at the state Capitol on Feb. 1, 2023, in Albany, N.Y. Lawmakers in Albany passed a $229 billion spending plan late Tuesday, May 2, 2023, that will increase the statewide minimum wage, tweak the state's bail laws, and curb illegal and unlicensed pot shops.
Local officials lash new state budget
After more than a month of delays, the New York State Fiscal Year 2024 budget has finally been passed. Local legislators weigh in. more
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Bye-bye blue flame? NY to require gas-free new buildings
New York state is banning natural gas stoves and furnaces in most new buildings, a policy that’s part of a national movement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. more
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An Adirondack Mountain Reserve parking lot in St. Huberts is seen here full of cars in this October 2019 file photo.
Adirondack Mountain Reserve’s parking system resumes
The Adirondack Mountain Reserve’s reservation-based parking system, HikeAMR, began its third year on May 1. more
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Law enforcers as well as state and local officials show guns collected during a buyback event in Syracuse on Saturday.
Syracuse buyback nets 751 firearms, more than 3,000 statewide
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday that 751 firearms were turned in at a community gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Syracuse Police Department. more
People who attended Rep. Brandon Williams' May 1 town hall held up red cards to show their disagreement, or green cards to express their approval of Williams' remarks.
Williams discusses issues at New Hartford town hall (VIDEO)
Rep. Brandon Williams, R-22, Sennett, answered constituents’ questions at his fourth town hall event. See video clips in the article. more
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Berkshire Bank’s Jen Hunt and Berkshire Bank received the 2022 Partner in Damage Prevention Award during the UDIG NY annual meeting. From left: Berkshire Bank’s Regional President, New York State & Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate, James J Morris IV, UDig NY Executive Director Kevin Hopper, and AVP, Commercial Administration Manager, Jen Hunt
Berkshire Bank receives UDig NY award
Berkshire Bank’s Jen Hunt and Berkshire Bank received the 2022 Partner in Damage Prevention Award during the UDIG NY annual meeting, according to an announcement by bank officials. more
Marianne Buttenschon
MVCAA to present Community Visionary Award to local assemblywoman
The Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency has announced its recipient of the 2023 Community Visionary Award winner is Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy. more
Rep. Brandon Williams
Congressional office experiences staffing turnover
There are some new faces in the office of Rep. Brandon Williams, R-22, Sennett. more
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Veterans George Roberts and Patrick McGowan sit in front of the reflecting pool in Washington, D.C. and pose for a picture with the Washington Monument in the background while on their trip as part of the Honor Flight program.
Local vet finally receives warm welcome
Patrick McGowan never got the kind of welcome home he deserved after his tour during the Vietnam War, but Honor Flight Syracuse changed that. more
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