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Deadline to enter 61st annual Rome City Men's Amateur Golf Championship is Aug. 4
The 61st annual Rome City Men’s Amateur Golf Championship will take place this year on Saturday, Aug. 10, and Sunday, Aug. 11, at Rome Country Club and McConnellsville Country Club. The 36-hole medal play event has no cut. The field is limited to the first 144 paid entrants. Any...
Family of Utica shooting victim gets attorney; Karen community looks ahead to protests, investigation
ROME — As the Karen community in Utica prepares to bury 13-year-old Nyah Mway, community leadership said they are not satisfied with the response from the city and the family is likely preparing a lawsuit. The funeral is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, July 6 at the Friedel, Williams...
Legendary Utica Bar and Hotel is Being Torn Down, Oh The Memories
One of the more iconic buildings on the City of Utica's west side is being torn down and many people are remembering all the good times they had there. Spilka's Hotel and Bar was a staple in the city for a long time. Though late in its life it was marred with negative stories of murder and fire, people still remember the good times they shared there. One of the relatives of the original owners of the place took to social media Monday to reflect on the stories he heard and the news he received that the building was to be torn down.
'Missing the Boat,' a story of resilience and healing
Utica-native Erika Lowenkopf's memoir, “Missing the Boat," hit stores this past February. The title represents her lost opportunities, but it also references her literally missing a boat. Back in 2015, one chaotic day of misfortune threatened her dream of meeting the soap opera star of her dreams, Chandler Massey of "Days of Our Lives." This light-hearted celebrity fascination comforted her after she lost her grandmother and faced her own health crisis.
Rome Police Demonstrate on Social Media How Real BB Guns Look
In the wake of the tragic shooting death of a Utica teen, the Rome Police Department has taken the opportunity to reshare one of their previous Facebook posts to demonstrate just how real modern day BB or pellet guns look compared to actual handguns. One of the biggest issues surrounding...
In wake of shooting death, Utica cancels Fourth of July party, fireworks; parade still on
Utica has decided to postpone its annual Fourth of July Party in the Park and fireworks display following the recent officer involved shooting death of Nyah Mway, the Utica Center for Development announced Monday night in a statement. The Independence Day Parade will still proceed as planned and will step...
Sound Bites: CT attorney general to investigate Capulet Fest
Good morning. The alternative music festival Capulet Fest was abruptly canceled on its third day of operation on Sunday. This is following the sudden venue change from Thompson to Hartford. Of the fest’s original 55-act lineup, only 24 were able to play before the Sunday closure. According to the...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
See the 25 Upstate NY school districts with the highest per pupil spending
The Long Lake Central School District in Hamilton County had the highest per pupil spending among Upstate New York school districts during the 2022-2023 school year, according to state data. The district spent $69,880 per student for the year. No. 2 on the list was the Tuxedo Union Free School...
Upstate NY July 4 forecast: The heat and humidity return for an extended stay
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a week of dry days in the 70s, summer heat and humidity return today to Upstate New York. Temperatures will soar into the upper 80s starting this afternoon and continue every day through the weekend and into early next week, the National Weather Service predicts.
5 Hikers Rescued During New York Heatwave in Sullivan County
A group of hikers needed rescuing in Sullivan County during the extreme heat wave that hit the Hudson Valley this month. If you missed it from June 18th through the 24th the Hudson Valley and New York State were hit with an extreme heatwave. Experts were calling it a heat dome. According to CNN, a heat dome is when air is trapped "in place and bake it with abundant sunshine for days on end, making each day hotter than the last."
Another Hudson Valley, NY Manufacturing Plant Closing; 81 Layoffs
Another 81 New York workers will be laid off this Fall when a Hudson Valley manufacturing plant is officially acquired by another company and moves out of state. It's a news story that seems all too familiar in the Hudson Valley. Since February, hundreds of Hudson Valley factory workers have been laid off in a series of announcements about the mergers, closings or downsizing of businesses operating in New York State.
These N.Y. students can get paid to do community service work
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul announced today that the Empire State Service Corps Program application has officially opened. The program, which will establish 500 new “service positions will be created across SUNY’s colleges and universities,” was financed by $2.75 million from the Fiscal Year 2025 enacted budget, a written statement detailed.
City Reminds Residents That Fireworks Are Illegal in NYS
The City urged people to celebrate safely and legally by attending fireworks shows at locations with proper approval for launching fireworks. A press release from the Mayor’s office said that fireworks, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are not only illegal but also a significant nuisance. The City has received numerous complaints at both City Council meetings and the Mayor’s office. The City requires that all residents respect their neighbors and the law by not using personal fireworks.
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