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Wolfspeed awarded $10.9 million Navy contract with help of Williams' office
MARCY — Rep. Brandon Williams, R-22 Sennett, announced that Wolfspeed has been awarded a $10.9 million contract from the U.S. Navy to help create components to help power national defense systems. Williams was joined by local and state officials, including state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-53, Rome; Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon,...
Day 1 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair Begins with New Historical Marker; President Taft Referenced
BOONVILLE, N.Y. -- Today marks the opening day of the Boonville-Oneida County Fair, and alongside the usual fair activities, the first day commenced with the unveiling of a historical marker. The fair now features a new blue and yellow historical sign, which even references President William Howard Taft. The historical...
History Center Hosts Eighth Annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt
August 2 – 30, 2024. Join Oneida County History Center for its eighth annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Venture on a county or city-wide scavenger hunt to explore the people, places, and events that shaped Oneida County. Document your travels with a photo or selfie and share it on social media. All ages are encouraged to participate in this free program with prizes from local businesses. On August 2, from 2-4 pm, the History Center will host a launch party with refreshments and games. Clue sheets and instructions will be available at the History Center or oneidacountyhistory.org.
Utica man found guilty on weapons charges
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A jury has found a Utica man guilty of firearms charges after three days of deliberation in Oneida County Court. Asad Mohamed was arrested in March of 2023 of second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon, as well as Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Since his arrest, two counts of third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon have been added to the charges. The third degree weapons charges are both Class D Violent Felonies.
JPC Days of Celebration Free Food & Gift Giveaway Drive-Thru 07/22 & Walkers 07/23 Inbox
Utica, NY. We invite you to the upcoming JPC Day of Celebration Drive-Thru (cars/vehicles only) Free Food and Gift Giveaway for disadvantaged families, seniors, and single individuals. The event will occur in the 1400 Block of West Street, Utica, NY 13501, on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 2 pm to 6:30 pm. “Rain or Shine.”
Another Bear Spotted in Residential Neighborhood in Utica
It is not uncommon in Central New York to see wildlife in the streets of a residential neighborhood every once in a while, but it seems lately bear sightings have been on the rise. I don't know whether it is the same bear or the same couple bears wandering neighborhoods...
A legacy of color: Golden Foundation annual art benefit and auction
In the heart of central New York, nestled among the rolling hills of New Berlin, stands a unique testament to artistic collaboration, friendship, and innovation: The Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the Arts. Established in 1997, the Foundation honors the legacy of Sam and Adele Golden, the visionary co-founders of Golden Artist Colors, a company dedicated to producing fine paint for fine art. We invite you to join us there in celebrating the profound impact that art and community have on our lives at the Foundation’s annual art benefit and auction on August 3rd from 4:30 to 8:00 PM. It promises to be our most exciting event yet.
Tuesday Forecast: Damp Start, Partly Sunny Skies in Afternoon
Good morning! It’s a damp start to the day today with temps in the 60s. Conditions dry out a little bit by the early afternoon however a few spotty showers and downpours will fire up at random as a disorganized system passes over the northeast. Weather quiets down again tonight and remains dry for the start of Wednesday however more showers and rumbles of thunder move in by the late afternoon.
Youth Drive, Chip & Putt slated for July 29 at Valley View
UTICA — The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame’s third annual Drive, Chip & Putt Event for local boys and girls returns to the Valley View Golf Course in Utica on Monday morning, July 29. Sponsored by Mastrovito Hyundai of Yorkville and the City of Utica Youth Bureau,...
#30 on Fox 40's Top 40: Holly Aprile
We continue with Fox 40's Top 40 Most Impactful Local Sports Figures of All Time, sponsored by UHS Sports Medicine and UHS Orthopedics. Aprile's story is one of the more dominant in Section IV small school history, playing field hockey, basketball and softball, but it was on the diamond where Aprile wrote much of her story.
Vacant and crumbling building that stands over Syracuse streets is being demolished
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A 120-year-old Syracuse building — that some may consider an eye sore — is coming down. The red brick building on 400-30 Erie Blvd. W. has been crumbling for quite some time. The Syracuse Fire Department and Code Enforcement were sent to the...
53rd annual Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival coming to Downtown this weekend
(WSYR-TV) — Starting this Friday, you can enjoy the arts in Downtown Syracuse. The 53rd annual Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival will offer art, performers, musicians and food. Throughout the weekend, visitors can shop for a variety of arts and crafts like ceramics, sculptures, photography, painting, woodwork, jewelry and...
Firefighters quell large blaze at Ben Weitsman scrap yard
GEDDES, N.Y. — An outdoor fire broke out at the Ben Weitsman of Syracuse scrap facility in Geddes Tuesday morning. At 5:58 a.m., the Solvay Fire Department responded to 333 Bridge Street and arrived at a large outdoor fire according to the department's Facebook page. Additional resources from the Fairmount Fire Department and Lakeside Fire Department were also brought in to control the blaze.
FamilyCare Medical Group to drop Excellus if agreement is not reached
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Patients are now being caught in the middle of another contract dispute. First, it was WellNow Urgent Care. Now, it’s FamilyCare Medical Group. Patients say they received a letter from the practice recently, notifying them of their intent to drop Excellus BlueCross BlueShield if a mutual agreement is not reached by December 31, 2024.
Syracuse families dump dogs in record numbers, filling shelters: ‘Full house. Nothing we can do’
Syracuse, N.Y. — When Racquel Doris and her co-workers found two abandoned dogs outside their Syracuse office July 9, the solution seemed easy. Find the dogs’ owners and return them, or take them to a shelter. Instead, Doris drove the two dogs around Syracuse and Onondaga County for...
Grover Cleveland childhood home in Fayetteville for sale
(WSYR-TV) — History is in your backyard here in Central New York. Did you know that former president Grover Cleveland’s childhood home resides in our very own Fayetteville? Now, you do, and to make matters better, the house is on the market. Joey Hernandez is the real estate...
Fast-food restaurant resurrects plan to move into plaza by Wegmans
It’s been seven years since fast-food giant McDonald’s proposed a plan to move into a shopping plaza in Clay. McDonald’s withdrew its application about 18 months after first submitting its proposal to build a restaurant in the Wegmans shopping plaza, off West Taft Road in Clay, said Clay planning officials.
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