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On Christmas Eve, the men and women serving at NORAD will add one more element to their mission list: tracking Santa Claus on his one-night around-the-world flight.
Who’s tracking Santa tonight? EADS in Rome does their part
EADS at Griffiss Business and Technology Park helps NORAD track Santa’s global journey on Christmas Eve. Call or follow online for updates.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
On Christmas Eve, the men and women serving at NORAD will add one more element to their mission list: tracking Santa Claus on his one-night around-the-world flight.
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit August in this special photo gallery.
YEAR IN REVIEW: August in photos
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December 24, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit August in this special photo gallery.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his bid for governor of New York.
Trump endorses Republican Bruce Blakeman in bid for NY governor
NEW YORK — President Donald Trump has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his bid for governor of New York.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
President Donald Trump has endorsed Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman in his bid for governor of New York.
Win tickets to see Emmy winner and Theater Hall of Fame inductee Richard Thomas bring Mark Twain’s wit to life in the one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight!" at the Stanley Theatre.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Win tickets to see Emmy winner and Theater Hall of Fame inductee Richard Thomas bring Mark Twain’s wit to life in the one-man show "Mark Twain Tonight!" at the Stanley Theatre.
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The Clark Mills Fire Department extends its gratitude to Hamilton College Town Gown Fund for the generous grant it recently received.
Hamilton College grant supports Clark Mills Fire Department
The Clark Mills Fire Department received a grant from the Hamilton College Town Gown Fund to help purchase equipment for emergency response needs.
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December 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Clark Mills Fire Department extends its gratitude to Hamilton College Town Gown Fund for the generous grant it recently received.
Integrated Community Alternatives Network, the Little Falls City School District and Holy Family Parish recently worked together on a food drive to benefit the Little Falls Area Food Pantry.
Community partners collect more than 1,000 items in Little Falls food drive
A Little Falls food drive organized by ICAN, the school district and Holy Family Parish collected more than 1,000 items for the area food pantry.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Integrated Community Alternatives Network, the Little Falls City School District and Holy Family Parish recently worked together on a food drive to benefit the Little Falls Area Food Pantry.
The long-awaited redevelopment of the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus has taken a significant step forward, as Mohawk Valley Health System has officially issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to potential developers.
MVHS seeking developers for St. Elizabeth campus
The long-awaited redevelopment of the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus has taken a significant step forward, as Mohawk Valley Health System has officially issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to potential developers.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:47 AM
The long-awaited redevelopment of the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus has taken a significant step forward, as Mohawk Valley Health System has officially issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) to potential developers.
SENTINEL SNAPSHOT: The Catalyst Young Professionals Group from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce raised $10,000 for Scouting America Leatherstociing Council, the beneficiary of this year's Jingle Jam event.
SENTINEL SNAPSHOT: Jingle Jam
The Catalyst Young Professionals Group from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce raised $10,000 for Scouting America Leatherstociing Council, the beneficiary of this year's Jingle Jam event.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
SENTINEL SNAPSHOT: The Catalyst Young Professionals Group from the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce raised $10,000 for Scouting America Leatherstociing Council, the beneficiary of this year's Jingle Jam event.
A hearing was held in Oneida County Court on Tuesday to determine whether or not the Utica Police Department violated the privacy of former Oneida County Sheriff’s deputy Aaron Alshaman when he was brought in for questioning for arson.
Did Utica Police have authority to search former deputy Alshaman's phone?
Utica Police Investigator Mark W. Rahn testified at the hearing that he called Alshaman in for questioning after interviewing the victim, getting security camera footage from the neighborhood and requesting the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) information on Alshaman's patrol car.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:16 AM
A hearing was held in Oneida County Court on Tuesday to determine whether or not the Utica Police Department violated the privacy of former Oneida County Sheriff’s deputy Aaron Alshaman when he was brought in for questioning for arson.
The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council is one of the inaugural winners of the state’s ACHIEVE competition, winning over $30 million for economic development projects.
Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council receives $32 million for projects
NEW YORK — The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council is one of the inaugural winners of the state’s Advancing Collaboration for High-impact Initiatives for Economic Visions & Expansion (ACHIEVE)
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December 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council is one of the inaugural winners of the state’s ACHIEVE competition, winning over $30 million for economic development projects.
Market 32 and Price Chopper have issued a voluntary recall of select frozen shrimp due to a potential exposure to cesium-137 (Cs-137) prior to shipping.
Grocery chain recalls raw shrimp sold in New York
Market 32 and Price Chopper have issued a voluntary recall of select frozen shrimp products produced by Direct Source Seafood, LLC. The recall affects Market 32 by Price Chopper brand
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December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Market 32 and Price Chopper have issued a voluntary recall of select frozen shrimp due to a potential exposure to cesium-137 (Cs-137) prior to shipping.
The Onondaga County Water Authority is urging residents in several CNY towns to comply with a mandatory water conservation order following a large transmission main break.
Water main break prompts conservation order in Madison County
WAMPSVILLE — Madison County officials are urging residents in the towns of Sullivan, Lenox and Lincoln — including the villages of Chittenango and Canastota — to comply with a mandatory
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December 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Onondaga County Water Authority is urging residents in several CNY towns to comply with a mandatory water conservation order following a large transmission main break.
Drone City, a Rome-based aerospace company, has been selected to join the NATO DIANA Challenge Programme, which will provide funding and access to mentorship, operational insight and further validation.
Drone City in Rome chosen for exclusive NATO program
Drone City, a Rome-based aerospace company, has been selected to join that NATO DIANA Challenge Programme, which will provide funding and access to mentorship, operational insight and further validation, according to company officials.
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December 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Drone City, a Rome-based aerospace company, has been selected to join the NATO DIANA Challenge Programme, which will provide funding and access to mentorship, operational insight and further validation.
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit July in this special photo gallery.
YEAR IN REVIEW: July in photos
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December 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit July in this special photo gallery.
The former Marcy correctional officer released on bail pending his appeal in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks will remain free on bail following a virtual court appearance on Monday.
Former CO Walters to remain free on bail
David Walters, 37, pleaded guilty in September to second-degree manslaughter and was sentenced in November to 2⅓ to 7 years in state prison. As part of his guilty plea, Walters did not waive his right to file an appeal and his attorney, Nicholas Passalacqua, has said he will be appealing the convi...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The former Marcy correctional officer released on bail pending his appeal in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks will remain free on bail following a virtual court appearance on Monday.
Mohawk Valley Community College held its Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 19, in the Dr. Michael I. Schafer Theater at the college’s Utica campus.
Mohawk Valley Community College holds Fall Commencement
Mohawk Valley Community College held its fall commencement in Utica, with more than 200 students earning associate degrees or certificates.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Mohawk Valley Community College held its Fall Commencement on Friday, Dec. 19, in the Dr. Michael I. Schafer Theater at the college’s Utica campus.
The Rescue Mission of Utica opened its new Community Resource Room, giving community members expanded access to technology and support services.
Rescue Mission opens Community Resource Room
The Rescue Mission of Utica marked the opening of its new Community Resource Room on Monday at 1013 West St., expanding access to technology and support services for community members.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Rescue Mission of Utica opened its new Community Resource Room, giving community members expanded access to technology and support services.
The final session of a series of Art & Yoga: For Mind, Body and Spirit classes is from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Munson.
Final Art and Yoga class scheduled Dec. 27 at Munson
The final session of a series of Art & Yoga: For Mind, Body and Spirit classes is from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Munson in Utica, New York.
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December 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM
The final session of a series of Art & Yoga: For Mind, Body and Spirit classes is from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27 at Munson.
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026.
American Red Cross seeks blood donors through early January
The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donations in Central New York as supplies run low heading into the new year.
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December 23, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026.
The Rome Free Academy boys and girls basketball teams each split a pair of games over the weekend at the seventh RFA Invitational.
Rome boys, girls basketball teams split pair of games at RFA Invitational
The Rome Free Academy boys and girls basketball teams each split a pair of games over the weekend at the seventh RFA Invitational. The RFA boys lost to Syracuse ITC 68-60 on Saturday night and rebounded on Sunday night with a 75-62 win over Baldwinsville. The RFA girls basketball squad routed TVL fo...
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December 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Rome Free Academy boys and girls basketball teams each split a pair of games over the weekend at the seventh RFA Invitational.
Munson was recently awarded a grant totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the arts and culture sector.
Munson awarded $25,000 grant from New York State Council on the Arts
Munson in Utica received a $25,000 grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to support exhibitions, performances and arts education.
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December 23, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Munson was recently awarded a grant totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the arts and culture sector.
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit June in this special photo gallery.
YEAR IN REVIEW: June in photos
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December 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Sentinel photographer John Clifford is sharing his most memorable snapshots from each month of 2025. Revisit June in this special photo gallery.
In a rematch of its season-opening tournament title game, Rome Free Academy hockey beat Whitesboro 4-2 on Friday.
RFA hockey overcomes first-period deficit in victory at Whitesboro
Recaps of local high school hockey games from the weekend of Dec. 19-21. Rome Free Academy won 4-2 at Whitesboro. Mohawk Valley lost a pair of non-league games hosted at Union College.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
In a rematch of its season-opening tournament title game, Rome Free Academy hockey beat Whitesboro 4-2 on Friday.
There is no way to know if Timothy D. Sullivan Sr. could have lived if he had received help after being struck by a vehicle in Verona, but many believe the driver could have done more.
'His life was priceless': Driver sentenced for leaving fatal crash in Verona
Bright, of Nedrow, Onondaga County, pleaded guilty in October to leaving the scene of a fatal accident and tampering with evidence. She was sentenced by Oneida County Court Judge Robert L. Bauer on Monday to six months of house arrest and five years probation.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
There is no way to know if Timothy D. Sullivan Sr. could have lived if he had received help after being struck by a vehicle in Verona, but many believe the driver could have done more.
The reopening of Swifty’s Capital Region locations has given fans a hopeful sign as questions continue about the future of the Utica restaurant.
December 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The reopening of Swifty’s Capital Region locations has given fans a hopeful sign as questions continue about the future of the Utica restaurant.