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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Mark Twain Tonight! Is coming to The Stanley Theatre On Tuesday, January 13th brought to you by The Broadway Theatre League of Utica! Don't miss this powerful blend of American literature, history, and humor, live on stage! Tickets are still available — grab yours today at the link below!
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! - Broadway Theatre League
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook Emmy-Award® winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard […]
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January 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Want to see Mark Twain Tonight at the Stanley Theater on January 13? You can win tickets to see the famous Hal Holbrook play -- find out how at the link below!
Mark Twain Tonight!
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January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Another person has thrown their hat into the ring for the 118th Assembly District seat. Find out more about Fulton County Treasurer Heather Scribner at the link below:
Fulton County Treasurer announces candidacy for Smullen’s seat
Fulton County Treasurer Heather Scribner has announced her candidacy for the 118th State Assembly District. She’s running as a Republican, and will face a primary against Johnstown Town Super…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Clean out your closet and help those in need this season, thanks to our friends at Slice Pizzeria!

Donate a coat or can of food between now and December 31, and earn a chance to win a gift card! Details can be found at the link below!
Coats and Cans Drive!
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January 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Governor Kathy Hochul is appearing in New York City today with new mayor Zohran Mamdani to unveil another priority of her State of the State Address. Our Albany Bureau is there live, and you can watch the announcement at the link below:
State of the State: Hochul unveils proposal with Mamdani in NYC
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are previewing the 2026 State of the State address, which could include plans for a universal childcare system, the Stop Online Predator…
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January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM
A Utica woman faces several drug charges after an arrest on Schuyler Street on Tuesday revealed a large amount of drugs on her person. Find out more about the incident at the link below:
Utica woman caught with cocaine during arrest
A Utica woman faces several drug charges after an arrest on Schuyler Street on Tuesday revealed a large amount of drugs on her person.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Rome Police are seeking the public's help in their investigation of a burglary that happened early Wednesday morning on South James Street. Find out how to help Rome Police at the link below:
Rome Police looking for information in smoke shop burglary
Rome Police are seeking the public’s help in their investigation of a burglary that happened early Wednesday morning on James Street.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:10 PM
There are just a few weeks left before playoffs begin across Section III in all the winter sports, and the jostling for playoff seedings has just begun! You can catch up with all of Wednesday's action on the Thursday edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard!
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Thursday, January 8
There are just a few weeks left before playoffs begin across Section III in all the winter sports, and the jostling for playoff seedings has just begun! We had a full docket across the Mohawk Valle…
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January 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM
After six months of being in their home districts, lawmakers came back to Albany on Wednesday for the start of the new legislative session. Jamie DeLine takes a look at the new session at the link below:
Lawmakers back in Albany for 2026 legislative session
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–After six months of being in their home districts, lawmakers came back to Albany on Wednesday for the start of the new legislative session. The Senate session began by L…
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January 7, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties are calling all job seekers to participate in a virtual job fair at the end of the month. Find out more at the link below!
Workforce Development Board to host virtual job fair
The Workforce Development Board of Herkimer, Madison and Oneida Counties are calling all job seekers to participate in a virtual job fair at the end of the month.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:37 PM
New York State Senate Republicans have requested that Governor Kathy Hochul hire a private firm to audit state-run programs, alleging that public funds face similar vulnerabilities as Minnesota. Find out more from our Albany Bureau at the link below:
GOP wants audit in NY over daycare fraud in Minnesota
New York State Senate Republicans have requested that Governor Kathy Hochul hire a private firm to audit state-run programs, citing concerns of fraud and abuse in Minnesota and New York.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:36 PM
A coalition of unions, parents, and Democratic lawmakers rallied in Albany on the first day of the 2026 legislative session, demanding New York guarantee universal childcare. Our Albany Bureau takes a look at their demands at the link below:
Lawmakers, unions push for universal childcare in 2026
A coalition of unions, parents, and Democratic lawmakers rallied in Albany to demand that New York guarantee universal childcare, which would cost roughly $2 billion per year and save families abou…
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January 7, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Could Central New York see 50s over the weekend? Meteorologist Jordan Reed takes a look at the very warm weekend forecast at the link below!
Thursday sun, mild rain Friday–Saturday, snow melts, cooler Sunday!
Thursday looks like a welcome break, with high pressure moving in and some sunshine by the afternoon! Morning temperatures start in the upper 20s to low 30s, warming into the upper 30s and 40s as t…
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January 7, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference on Wednesday in Albany detailing several proposals from her upcoming 2026 State of the State. Find out how the governor intends to crack down on 3-D printed weapons at the link below:
Gov. Hochul unveils new proposals of 2026 State of the State
Gov. Kathy Hochul held a press conference on Wednesday in Albany detailing several proposals from her upcoming 2026 State of the State.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Utica Police announced that a third arrest has been made in the murder of Keyamonie Davis in November of 2024. Find out more about the latest arrest in this incident at the link below:
Third arrest made in Keyamonie Davis murder
Utica Police announced that a third arrest has been made in the murder of Keyamonie Davis in November of 2024.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Mark Twain Tonight! Is coming to The Stanley Theatre On Tuesday, January 13th brought to you by The Broadway Theatre League of Utica! Don't miss this powerful blend of American literature, history, and humor, live on stage! Tickets are still available — grab yours today at the link below!
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! - Broadway Theatre League
Richard Thomas in Mark Twain Tonight! by Hal Holbrook Emmy-Award® winning Actor and 2025 Theater Hall of Fame Inductee Richard […]
broadwayutica.org
January 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Want to see Mark Twain Tonight at the Stanley Theater on January 13? You can win tickets to see the famous Hal Holbrook play -- find out how at the link below!
Mark Twain Tonight!
Visit the post for more.
www.cnyhomepage.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Clean out your closet and help those in need this season, thanks to our friends at Slice Pizzeria!

Donate a coat or can of food between now and December 31, and earn a chance to win a gift card! Details can be found at the link below!
Coats and Cans Drive!
Visit the post for more.
www.cnyhomepage.com
January 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced the framework for the County's Artificial Intelligence Task Force, first announced in his State of the County Address earlier this year. Find out more about the task force at the link below:
Oneida County announces framework for AI task force
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced the framework for the County’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, first announced in his State of the County Address earlier this year.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The Whitesboro Central School District announced on Wednesday that it has named its new Superintendent of Schools during their most recent Board of Education meeting. Find out more at the link below!
Russo named Whitesboro CSD superintendent
The Whitesboro Central School District announced on Wednesday that it has named its new Superintendent of Schools during their most recent Board of Education meeting.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The rain may have put a damper on any outside activities on Tuesday, but inside, the weather couldn't stop the exciting action! You can catch up with all of the action in Wednesday's edition of the Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard at the link below!
Eyewitness Sports Scoreboard for Wednesday, January 7
The rain may have put a damper on any outside activities on Tuesday, but inside, the weather couldn’t stop the exciting action! The storms couldn’t stop several teams from playing Tuesd…
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January 7, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Influencer Trisha Paytas weighs bid for congressional seat in 2026
Influencer Trisha Paytas weighs bid for congressional seat in 2026
Trisha Paytas said she became more concerned about the world after she became a mother in 2022.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:49 AM