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A New York state police recruit is charged with assaulting a trooper and trying to grab his gun
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a New York state trooper recruit was arrested after he attacked a trooper and tried to grab his gun while attending a training academy last week. State police say the 22-year-old was at an upstate training academy on July 23 when he told troopers he wanted to drop out of the academy and leave. They say a trooper was helping to make arrangements for the recruit to leave when the recruit lunged at the trooper tried to grab the trooper’s gun out of its holster. A message seeking comment was sent to the recruit’s attorney on Tuesday.
UTICA CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT
The Utica Center for Development (UCD) is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to addressing the unmet needs within our community, with a particular focus on the veteran population. Our mission is to bridge gaps in service and enhance the quality of life for individuals and families through a wide range of programs and support services. The Central New York Veterans Outreach Center (CNY VOC), a division of UCD, specializes in veteran support. We offer a comprehensive suite of services including the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, Supportive Services for Veterans and Families (SSVF), peer support through the NYS PFC Dwyer Peer Support Program, housing assistance, homelessness prevention, case management, and referrals to VA benefits and legal services. Additional resources include a food pantry, donation room, youth programs, event space rentals, transportation services, a thrift store, and moving assistance.
Utica Royalties hosts auditions for Utica Stars Talent Show
UTICA — Utica Royalties Inc., will hold auditions for its Utica Stars Talent Show from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2 at 726 Washington St. The audition is an exciting opportunity for local talent to showcase their skills and compete for a grand prize of $250. This event is free and open to all.
Illegal guns, ammunition seized after shots fired incident in Utica
UTICA — A Utica man is facing multiple charges after Utica Police said they found two illegal handguns and several ammunition containers at a home on Dudley Avenue. Police said Abdi Osman, 25, fired several shots near the intersection of Jay and Hubbell streets on July 20, leading to an investigation. Police said Osman was located and taken into custody on Monday, followed by a search warrant executed on his home in the 1500 block of Dudley Avenue.
Former Rome man accused of sex crime
ROME — A former Rome man is accused of sexually abusing a preteen child and was taken into custody in Florida, according to law enforcement officials with the Oneida County Child Advocacy Center. CAC investigators said that Anthony Owens, 44, formerly of Rome, subjected a girl under the age...
Devils re-sign Comets goalie Daws to two-year contract
NEWARK, N.J. -- The Utica Comets parent club, New Jersey Devils, announced that the organization has re-signed goaltender Nico Daws to a two-year contract, Tuesday. The deal will be a two-way deal for the 2024-25 season worth $775,000 at the NHL level and $350,000 at the AHL level. It will then become a one-way deal worth $850,000 in the 2025-26 season, giving it an annual average value of $812,000.
CBI CABLES
6152 County Seat Road, Oriskany, NY 13424 | (800) 346-3462. CBI Cables is a local manufacturing company in Oriskany, NY delivering quality cabling products to a variety of entertainment markets through a network of dealers, including music stores, live event production, theater, broadcast, OEM, Pro Sound and A/V integration companies. We are family owned and operated, building and shipping American made products all over the world since 1983.
LETTER: Parenting eyed in Utica incident
I write regarding the incident of the youth in Utica and resulting police action. It is my opinion that this was due entirely to poor parenting — 13-year-olds should be at home in bed at 10:30 p.m. and not roaming the streets with older boys. They were looking for trouble, and they found it.
Today’s obituary: Nicholas Masterpole Sr., 98, opened his own Syracuse insurance office after serving in WWII
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Justin Barron filled out paperwork to transfer. A meeting with Fran Brown changed everything
Syracuse, N.Y. — Justin Barron waddled off the field after the first tackle football game he’d ever played and came to a determination that has shaped the rest of his life. He’d been shifted from left guard to running back at halftime. The biggest kid on the field...
ON AIR SEGMENT: Phyllis White talks Woodsmen's Parade float/display application deadline and need for parking attendants
BOONVILLE- The 77th annual edition of the New York State Woodsmen's Field Days is aimed for Friday - Sunday, August 16 - 18, 2024 at the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds. With final preparations underway, event organizer Phyllis White says the Woodsmen's organization is looking for parking attendants to work shifts during the field days (*these are paid positions*).
Fall Forecast For Upstate New York: Will Warmer Temps Continue?
2024 has been one of the warmest years on-record in Upstate New York. Will that trend continue this autumn?. It started with a mild and pretty much snowless winter, followed by a pretty warm spring, and tons of heat and humidity this summer. It certainly has felt like one of the warmest years on record in Upstate New York. In fact in Syracuse, 2024 so far is the warmest on record according to Syracuse.com.
New Home Services Group Makes 1st Acquisition
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Grasshopper Group, a new venture, plans to unite residential home service companies across the Northeast, beginning with its acquisition of Hummingbird Heating & Cooling in Syracuse, New York. This initiative marks the first women-owned and -led group of its kind in the U.S., and emphasizes...
Unemployment rate rose slightly over past year in Rome/Utica area
ALBANY — The unemployment rate in the Utica/Rome area rose from 3.5% in June 2023 to 3.8% in June 2024, according to statistics released by the New York State Department of Labor. For the 12-month period ending June 2024, the non-farm job count in the Utica/Rome area increased by...
After 2 architects wouldn’t bend to Syracuse University’s will, SU targeted their employers
Syracuse, N.Y. – After a group of volunteers complicated Syracuse University’s efforts to bulldoze a historic mansion, the university struck back, targeting the pocketbooks of two of those volunteers’ employers. SU canceled its business with two architecture firms whose employees sit on the city’s Landmark Preservation Board,...
SCHUYLER COMMONS
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Syracuse Mets stop Columbus Clippers' win streak
Tuesday's game: Syracuse 7, Columbus 1 Recap: Luke Ritter and Mike Brosseau hit consecutive solo home runs in a four-run fifth inning for the Mets, who outhit the Clippers 14-6 and ended Columbus' winning streak at three games. Columbus' lone run came on a home run by George Valera in the first inning. Valera had two hits. Clippers starter Will Dion (2-3) allowed four runs on six hits in four innings. Columbus then used five pitchers...
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