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New York sued over civilian body armor restrictions
(The Center Square) — New York's restrictions on personal protective body armor are unconstitutional, according to a new lawsuit filed by a gun rights group, which asks a judge to overturn the law. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Buffalo by the Firearms Policy Coalition, alleges that the restrictions on civilian use of body armor violates the Second Amendment rights of several defendants, whom the group is representing in the latest legal challenge to New York's strict firearm laws. ...
Support Disabled Upstate New York Veterans at Paws and Pints
Get ready for a paw-sitively fantastic day of fun with your furry friends at Paws and Pints, hosted by Beer Tree Brew at their beautiful Farm location on Saturday, September 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Supporting Disabled Veterans. This event promises to be a blast for the whole...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Get A Free Ride Home On July 4th In Western New York
If you plan on celebrating the 4th of July with some adult beverages you need to make sure that you have a safe way to get home. Buffalo-based attorney William Mattar is looking to help you get home safe this 4th of July. As he does around most major holidays, William Mattar is giving away free Under Rides home for 1000 people.
Utica School Board Recognizes Retiring Teacher After 46 Years of Service to the District
UTICA, N.Y. -- With the school year now officially at an end, the Utica school board honored two of its educators at Tuesday's school board meeting. 82-year-old Grace Moore was recognized by the board, retiring after 46 years of service to the district. Most recently, she was a special education...
SCORES AND MORE 7-2-24: Defending district champion Adrean Post hands first place Smith Post second loss of summer in Legion Ball // Blue Sox utility player McClure commits to NCAA Division I UTSA
Utica Blue Sox utility player Norris McClure, who has spent the past two summers playing here in Utica at Murnane Field, has committed to finishing out his collegiate career from NCAA Division I University of Texas at San Antonio. See attached video for more on all stories. ** - Game...
Lower 48 police department explains different body camera policy after 4 Anchorage police shootings
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - As Anchorage welcomed its new mayor on Monday, some of the public were in protest. During Mayor Suzanne LaFrance’s inauguration in Town Square Park, members of the Party for Socialism and Liberation could be heard protesting nearby, calling for not only the immediate release of body camera video for the officer-involved shootings, but also the creation of a civilian oversight committee.
Nanna joins Utica school board at reorganizational meeting
UTICA — The Utica City School District Board of Education welcomed new member Braedon Nanna during its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday at the district's administration building. Nanna was officially sworn in by board Clerk Kathy Hughes, who presided over the initial few actions at the meeting until a new...
New Hartford Board of Education welcomes new members, elects president at July meeting
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Central School District Board of Education welcomed its new members and appointed a new president and vice president at a Tuesday, July 2 meeting. The board also recognized a student accomplishment and adopted a policy on cellphone use. At the meeting, new board...
Empire Super Sprints headline Bill Shea Memorial at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON — Bill Shea, a lifelong supporter of Utica-Rome Speedway as a fan, sponsor, car owner and promoter, will be remembered this Thursday with an Independence Day event at the Home of Heroes. Dirt Track Digest presents the second running of the Bill Shea Memorial, celebrating the life of...
Utica police shooting of teen prompts debate on youth gun violence
State and local investigations continue not too far from the Capital Region after a 13-year-old was shot and killed by Utica police last week. The incident escalated when officers stopped two teens resembling robbery suspects, one fleeing and had what appeared to be a handgun leading to an officer firing their weapon killing 13-year-old Nyah Mway.
Zoo and Children's Museum Team Up for Ice Cream Social in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Zoo and the Utica Children's Museum collaborated to organize an ice cream social event Tuesday morning. A few highlights at the zoo event included learning how to make ice cream, and they designed Fourth of July noisemakers for the upcoming holiday. Attendees could take part...
Utica Blue Sox tops Boonville in PGCBL contest
The Utica Blue Sox scored nine runs over the seventh and eighth innings against the Boonville Lumberjacks. The offense helped the Blue Sox score a 10-0 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League win Monday over the Lumberjacks at Murnane Field in Utica.
Ribbon Cut: New Basketball Court in Dolgeville
DOLGEVILLE, N.Y. -- Village officials in Dolgeville cut the ribbon on a new basketball court today at Center Park. The Edwin J. Wadas Foundation, which supports recreational and competitive sports for children, played a key role in making this project a reality. Mayor Mary Puznowski said that the court is...
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