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The sun rises over a hazy New York City skyline as seen from Jersey City, N.J., Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
'I can taste the air': Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the US
“I can taste the air,” Dr. Ken Strumpf said in a Facebook post from Syracuse, New York, which was enveloped in an amber pall. more
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View from the hill at the Utica Zoo looking at downtown Utica with all the smoke from Canada making it murky Wednesday, June 7.
Health experts advise staying indoors and closing windows while smoky haze persists
With the smoky, wildfire haze expected to linger in the air for a few more days, local health experts are advising everyone to stay indoors, if possible. more
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TONIGHT: Rome Trail Towns workshop to be held at Jervis library
A public forum will be held at Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, to share ideas on the city of Rome as a destination spot for cyclists. more

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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Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado shakes hands with Debbie Crumb, of Holland Patent, after speaking with her and her husband, Francis, at the Whitesboro Farmers Market on Monday, June 5.
Lt. governor visits Whitesboro Farmers Market
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado paid a visit to the Whitesboro Farmers Market while in Central New York on Monday. more
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Clemmie Harris
Utica University prof launches campaign for Congress
Clemmie Harris, a professor at Utica University with extensive experience in public service, has announced his candidacy for New York’s 22nd Congressional District.  more
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1,847 tickets issued in region during crackdown
More than 13,400 vehicle and traffic tickets were issued and nearly 200 people were charged with drunken driving by the state police over Memorial Day Weekend. more
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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The state Board of Elections announced the launch of the portal on Wednesday, May 31. It allows New York voters to register to vote for the first time or to update their voter registration information, like party affiliation, name or address.
State Board of Elections launches online voter registration system
New Yorkers can now register to vote or update their voter registration information completely online, thanks to the New York State Board of Elections’ new online voter registration system.  more
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Three state, county agencies to meet with public
Representatives from the state Public Service Commission, Thruway Authority and the Oneida County Office for the Aging will be made available to the public for questions and information. more
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
Cannabis flowers are sold in the "pop up" location of Smacked, Jan. 24, 2023, in New York. New York marijuana regulators voted Tuesday, May 30, 2023, to settle a federal lawsuit that has blocked them from granting dispensary licenses in the Finger Lakes region.
New York pot regulators vote to settle lawsuit stalling upstate dispensaries
New York marijuana regulators voted Tuesday to settle a federal lawsuit that has blocked them from granting dispensary licenses in the Finger Lakes region. more
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Memorial Day grill safety from FASNY
On Memorial Day weekend, many will be turning on their grills for the first time this season — and the Firefighters Association of the State of New York has some safety tips about the unofficial start to summer. more
Williams, Stefanik want details on state’s plans on migrants
Rep. Brandon Williams has drafted a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plans to send asylum seekers who arrived in New York City to upstate counties.  more
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NY-22 residents rally outside of Consumer Square in New Hartford on May 24, protesting against Rep. Brandon Williams' yes vote on the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.
Residents protest against Williams' vote on Limit, Save, Grow Act
A group of area residents are concerned about Rep. Brandon Williams’ R-22, Sennett, support for H.R. 2811. more
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For the 12-month period ending April 2023, the non-farm job count in the Utica-Rome metro increased 1,600, or 1.3%, to 121,900. Of that figure, the health services sector saw job gains of over 900, according to data.
Unemployment rate declines in region
The unemployment rate in the Utica-Rome area declined from 3.4% in April 2022 to 2.8% in April 2023. more
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, recently held a roundtable meeting to discuss the needs of area youth with state agency representatives, local providers and leaders.
Assemblywoman hosts ‘Youth in Crisis’ roundtable
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, recently held a roundtable meeting to discuss the needs of area youth with state agency representatives, local providers and leaders. more
Rome company awarded $50K grant to fund pilot system for wireless rapid alert program
ANDRO Computational Solutions, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley EDGE, has received a $50,000 grant from FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grant Program. more
The City of Rome has received $1.5 million from New York Governor Kathy Hochul to tear down the former Columbus School on Columbus Avenue. The grant is part of the 2022 Round 7 Restore NY Communities Initiative Municipal Grant, which awarded money to several cities and counties across the state. Hochul announced the money on Monday. The grant will be used to demolish and dispose of materials from the former Columbus School, which has been unoccupied since 2005.
SNAPSHOT: State grant to fund former Columbus School teardown
The City of Rome has received $1.5 million from New York Governor Kathy Hochul to tear down the former Columbus School on Columbus Avenue. more
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