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Collision in Herkimer County results in minor and serious injuries
NEWPORT- A collision Wednesday morning in Herkimer County has resulted in both minor and serious injuries. Emergency responders were dispatched sometime around 8:30 a.m. to the scene of a collision between two vehicles on Honey Hill Road, town of Newport. According to officials from the New York State Police, Michael...
Troopers Arrest Upstate NY Woman on Drug Charges
New York State Police conducted a raid in rural Herkimer County on Wednesday which resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury woman on drug charges. Troopers say, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and uniform members executed a search warrant at 866 Emmonsburg Road in the Town of Salisbury, in Herkimer County.
44-year-old man dies in 2-vehicle collision in Madison County
Brookfield, N.Y. — A 44-year-old man died in a 2-car head-on collision in Madison County, troopers said. Dominick E. Brown, of New Berlin, died after his pickup collided with another car at 3:48 p.m. Tuesday on Route 8 in Brookfield, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a spokesperson for the State Police.
Several Deadly Viruses Detected in Central New York Mosquitoes
More deadly viruses are making their way into Central New York. And mosquitoes are to blame. Traps from Mosquito pools in Onondaga County show the presence of several viruses. The West Nile and Flanders viruses were detected in the Town of Cicero. Both viruses along with the Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Highlands J viruses were found in East Syracuse. That's in addition to the Flanders and Jamestown Canyon viruses discovered on July 16.
Boonville-Oneida County Fair kicks off successfully despite rain
BOONVILLE — The Boonville-Oneida County Fair kicked off successfully on Tuesday at the fairgrounds at 222 Schuyler St., despite some rain. The event offers food, amusement rides, games, agricultural shows, as well as a host of various exhibits, demonstrations and attractions. Nelson Rivera, from the Bronx, said that as...
Utica Police Arrest a Man for Threatening Juveniles with a Weapon
Utica Police have announced another arrest involving an illegal weapon and a group of juveniles. What started as a fight ended with an individual facing several charges. Police officials announced that officers responded to the scene of a fight that had broken out on the 1200 block of Seymour Avenue on July 23rd, 2024. Dispatchers had made police aware of a man menacing others with a handgun.
CFLR to host Recovery Field Day in Utica
UTICA — The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR), will host a community Recovery Field Day on Friday, July 26, beginning at 5 p.m. at Hanna Park, 1 Kennedy Plaza. Katie Rodriguez, recovery coordinator with CFLR said, “This event is designed to bring our community together in a celebration of wellness and unity. We aim to create a safe, welcoming and substance-free environment where families and individuals of all ages can enjoy a day filled with fun and free activities. This event is an opportunity for participants to connect, explore valuable resources from many community agencies and experience the joy of togetherness.”
TSA intercepts gun at Hancock International Airport
TSA Intercepts Gun at Hancock International Airport, in Syracuse; Said It Belonged to Utica Man. The TSA intercepted a loaded firearm at Hancock International Airport, in Syracuse, Tuesday....and they say the man whose carry-on it was in...Is from Utica.
Utica Blue Sox remain in middle of PGCBL standings; Sherrill's NYCBL season ends
As the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League’s regular-season winds down, the Utica Blue Sox are trying to find some traction. Back-to-back losses to fellow East Division foe Watertown this week hasn’t helped Utica’s cause.
Rapids continue surge up PGCBL standings with win at Utica
UTICA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids continued their push for a home playoff game with an 11-7 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Utica Blue Sox Tuesday night at Murnane Field. Nick Bergamotto and Sam Meyer each posted two hits and two RBIs for Watertown (20-18-1), which is now tied with Utica […]
Late staff members honored at Utica school board meeting
UTICA — Utica City School District Interim Superintendent Kathleen Davis called for a moment of silence at Tuesday’s regular board of education meeting in honor of two retired district employees who had recently passed away. The board officially recorded, with sorrow, a resolution acknowledging the passing of Margaret...
Bear Terrifies Upstate New York Campers, Campers Ticketed
Upstate New York campers who called for help with a bear ended up getting caught doing something illegal. On Tuesday, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released its "DEC Forest Rangers – Week in Review" report which highlights "Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions." Bear Encounter: Village of...
Former Utica Sportscaster Just Got Hired by an NFL Team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new play-by-play broadcaster and he is a familiar face to many in Upstate New York. Utica has had several big names get their start in our little city. Tim Roye used to work for WIBX and is now the voice of the Golden State Warriors. Brendan Burke called games locally for the Utica Comets and is now the voice of the New York Islanders. He also occasionally calls games for the New York Yankees on WFAN radio. Jim Jackson used to be a sports guy for WIBX and now does the TV play-by-play for the Philadelphia Flyers. Now there is someone else who joins the ranks of former Utica sports voices on to bigger and better things.
Lyft will send one-time payments from $38m sales tax settlement – but only if you used the app between specific dates
AMERICANS who used the Lyft app during a specific period could qualify for distributions from a recent settlement pot. The direct payment opportunity comes after a class action lawsuit was filed against the ride-share company by the New York State Attorney General (OAG). Lyft was accused in the suit of...
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