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New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined local partners Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Adirondack Bank Center to distribute donations collected during her sixth annual Winter Accessories and Food Drive to food pantries across the Mohawk Valley.
Buttenschon's drive donations delivered to pantries
UTICA — New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined local partners Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Adirondack Bank Center to distribute donations collected during her sixth annual Winter Accessories and
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December 17, 2025 at 4:31 AM
New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined local partners Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Adirondack Bank Center to distribute donations collected during her sixth annual Winter Accessories and Food Drive to food pantries across the Mohawk Valley.
A Canada lynx kit at the Utica Zoo has made a full recovery after treatment for a broken femur discovered Aug. 30, zoo officials said.
Utica Zoo's Canada lynx kit makes full recovery
A Canada lynx kit at the Utica Zoo has made a full recovery after treatment for a broken femur discovered Aug. 30, zoo officials said. The 15-week-old lynx, named Hadley, was injured while learning to climb and jump in his exhibit and required specialized orthopedic care.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A Canada lynx kit at the Utica Zoo has made a full recovery after treatment for a broken femur discovered Aug. 30, zoo officials said.
In a back-and-forth third quarter between the Mount Markham boys basketball team and host Clinton, the Mustangs closed on a 7-2 run Monday.
Mount Markham boys basketball rallies past Clinton; Utica Notre Dame girls are 3-0
The Mount Markham boys basketball team closed the third quarter on a 7-2 run to take the lead for good Monday against Clinton in an eventual 80-57 Center State Conference victory. Four Mount Markham players scored in double figures, led by Owen Jones' 24 points, six rebounds and four assists. Plus U...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:02 AM
In a back-and-forth third quarter between the Mount Markham boys basketball team and host Clinton, the Mustangs closed on a 7-2 run Monday.
The Rome Board of Estimate and Contract approved several year-end contracts for services, including a $1.4 million contract to demolish Mike Jr.'s Auto Repair on East Dominick Street.
Rome signs contractor for Mike Jr's. Auto demolition
In their final two meetings of 2025, the Rome Board of Estimate and Contract approved several year-end contracts for services, including a $1.4 million contract to demolish Mike Jr.'s Auto Repair on East Dominick Street.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The Rome Board of Estimate and Contract approved several year-end contracts for services, including a $1.4 million contract to demolish Mike Jr.'s Auto Repair on East Dominick Street.
The 2025 Section III Class A football all-stars were recently released.
See the 14 Whitesboro players who earned Section III Class A football all-star honors
The Whitesboro football team, which won the Section III Class A title for the third consecutive season, had 14 players earn spots on the First or Second Team for all-start honors following the 2025 season. Whitesboro is the lone team in the Utica-Rome area that represents Section III's Class A.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The 2025 Section III Class A football all-stars were recently released.
A 33-year-old man is accused of beating his 6-year-old son to death earlier this year on Armory Drive, according to the Utica Police Department.
December 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A 33-year-old man is accused of beating his 6-year-old son to death earlier this year on Armory Drive, according to the Utica Police Department.
Live music and holiday cheer filled Camden’s Queen Village as the annual Holiday Stroll kicked off Friday, Dec. 12.
‘White Christmas’ in air at Camden stroll
CAMDEN — On Friday evening, Dec. 12, the Queen Village was lively with activity as the annual Holiday Stroll kicked off at 5pm. The anticipated yearly event is sponsored by
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December 16, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Live music and holiday cheer filled Camden’s Queen Village as the annual Holiday Stroll kicked off Friday, Dec. 12.
Megan Dorr, a court attorney with nearly 20 years of legal experience in New York state, announced her candidacy for Oneida County Surrogate Judge during a campaign launch held in Clinton.
Megan Dorr announces surrogate judge bid
CLINTON — Megan Dorr, a court attorney with nearly 20 years of legal experience in New York state, announced her candidacy for Oneida County Surrogate Judge during a campaign launch
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December 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Megan Dorr, a court attorney with nearly 20 years of legal experience in New York state, announced her candidacy for Oneida County Surrogate Judge during a campaign launch held in Clinton.
New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Morgan Cady, a Boonville resident and Iraq War veteran, became the senior enlisted leader of the Guard’s 153rd Troop Command Brigade during a ceremony in Buffalo.
Boonville resident top enlisted leader for Buffalo-based brigade
BUFFALO — New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Morgan Cady, a Boonville resident and Iraq War veteran, became the senior enlisted leader of the Guard’s 153rd Troop Command
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December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Morgan Cady, a Boonville resident and Iraq War veteran, became the senior enlisted leader of the Guard’s 153rd Troop Command Brigade during a ceremony in Buffalo.
Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime announced season passes are now available for the city’s outdoor ice rink, with options that include skate rental.
Utica now offering passes for ice skating rink
Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime announced season passes are now available for the city’s outdoor ice rink, with options that include skate rental.
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December 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime announced season passes are now available for the city’s outdoor ice rink, with options that include skate rental.
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The Oneida County Health Department will offer several vaccination clinics for all ages in Rome.
Oneida County to host vaccination clinics in Rome
The Oneida County Health Department will offer several vaccination clinics for all ages in Rome; vaccines available include flu, COVID, school vaccines and others, according to department officials. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 315-798-5747.
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December 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Oneida County Health Department will offer several vaccination clinics for all ages in Rome.
The annual Connected Holiday Elves Shopping event is all about giving back, said Melissa Roys, co-executive director of the Collected initiative.
Connected initiative launches holiday elves shopping outreach
The Connected initiative began its annual holiday elves shopping outreach in Rome, serving thousands of local families through donated gifts and support.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The annual Connected Holiday Elves Shopping event is all about giving back, said Melissa Roys, co-executive director of the Collected initiative.
An Upstate NY restaurant just earned high acclaim in a new national list looking at "under-the-radar" dining spots.
Upstate NY spot named best ‘under-the-radar’ restaurant in the state
An Upstate NY restaurant just earned high acclaim in a new national list looking at "under-the-radar" dining spots.
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December 16, 2025 at 12:04 PM
An Upstate NY restaurant just earned high acclaim in a new national list looking at "under-the-radar" dining spots.
The Green Team from the Roscoe Conkling Elementary School has been named the 2025 Recycling Champion by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority.
Elementary school's 'Green Team' earns recycling honor
UTICA — The Green Team from the Roscoe Conkling Elementary School has been named the 2025 Recycling Champion by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority.
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December 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Green Team from the Roscoe Conkling Elementary School has been named the 2025 Recycling Champion by the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority.
Canastota boxing manager, trainer and promoter Tony Graziano died Sunday at age 103.
Boxing manager-trainer-promotor Tony Graziano dies at 103
CANASTOTA — Canastota boxing manager, trainer and promoter Tony Graziano died Sunday at age 103.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Canastota boxing manager, trainer and promoter Tony Graziano died Sunday at age 103.
Third-period goals and overtime finishes capped a successful weekend for area hockey squads.
Four local hockey teams earn weekend wins
Recaps of boys high school ice hockey games from Rome Free Academy, New Hartford, Clinton and Mohawk Valley. Each team got a win on the weekend of Dec. 12-14.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Third-period goals and overtime finishes capped a successful weekend for area hockey squads.
State Sen. Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon are advancing initiatives aimed at improving access to health care across upstate New York as many communities continue to face serious shortages of medical professionals.
Griffo, Buttenschon push plan to address doctor shortages
State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome, and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, are advancing initiatives aimed at improving access to health care across upstate New York as many communities continue to face serious shortages of medical professionals.
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December 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
State Sen. Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon are advancing initiatives aimed at improving access to health care across upstate New York as many communities continue to face serious shortages of medical professionals.
Though Utica City FC jumped out to an early lead, a six-goal run from the Kansas City Comets was too much to overcome in an 11–5 loss on Sunday.
Utica City FC soccer suffers home loss on Sunday
UTICA — Though Utica City FC jumped out to an early lead, a six-goal run from the Kansas City Comets was too much to overcome in an 11–5 loss on
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December 15, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Though Utica City FC jumped out to an early lead, a six-goal run from the Kansas City Comets was too much to overcome in an 11–5 loss on Sunday.
After rallying from a huge deficit the previous day, the New Hartford boys basketball team used its defense to take the title at the Auburn Tournament.
December 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
After rallying from a huge deficit the previous day, the New Hartford boys basketball team used its defense to take the title at the Auburn Tournament.
Hamilton’s girls basketball team stayed unbeaten with a 58–33 win at Clinton. Check out our photo gallery from Friday’s matchup.
See sights from the Section III girls basketball game between Hamilton and host Clinton
The Hamilton girls basketball team led throughout the game Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 against host Clinton to earn a 58-33 win.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Hamilton’s girls basketball team stayed unbeaten with a 58–33 win at Clinton. Check out our photo gallery from Friday’s matchup.
The 37th annual Messiah Sing returns to Zion Episcopal Church on Sunday, Dec. 21, inviting the public to join in singing Handel’s Messiah alongside professional soloists and live piano accompaniment.
The Messiah Sing returns to Zion Episcopal Church
Join the 37th annual Messiah Sing at Zion Episcopal Church in Rome on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. Audience members are invited to sing Handel’s Christmas portion with professional soloists. Free music provided, public reception to follow.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The 37th annual Messiah Sing returns to Zion Episcopal Church on Sunday, Dec. 21, inviting the public to join in singing Handel’s Messiah alongside professional soloists and live piano accompaniment.
Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele.
Son Nick arrested after Rob Reiner and his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, AP source says
A law enforcement official says investigators have been questioning a family member of director-actor Rob Reiner Rob Reiner and his wife Michele after they were found dead at their home
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December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Rob Reiner’s son, Nick Reiner, was in police custody Monday after deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele.