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New Hartford police looking for runaway juvenile
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Police Department is looking for a 13-year-old male who was last seen on Thursday, July 11, when he ran away from the House of the Good Shepherd, the law enforcers said. The teenager, Kaharri Coston, is a Black male, approximately 5 feet 4...
“Big Money” Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In New York
It was a lucky night for two Mega Millions lottery players in New York. The New York State Lottery announced that two "Big Money" winning tickets from last night's Mega Millions drawing were sold in New York. READ MORE: CHECK OUT THE LARGEST LOTTERY JACKPOTS EVER WON IN NEW YORK...
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
Sibling Success: Clarke Duo Dominates NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship
(WNY News Now) – Stafford, N.Y. – Evan and Audrey Clarke triumphed at the 11th NYS Mixed Team Amateur Championship, achieving a stellar seven-under-par at Stafford Country Club. The brother-sister pair combined for seven birdies and an eagle, finishing five strokes ahead of the competition. The brother-sister duo...
Vehicle looting under investigation by New Hartford Police
NEW HARTFORD — A series of vehicle break-ins along Middle Settlement Road in New Hartford are under investigation, according to law enforcement officials with the New Hartford Police Department. Police said they received reports of between 10 and 15 vehicles that were looted and ransacked sometime overnight between Monday...
Live and Local Stock Car Racing Set for July 26 at Utica-Rome Speedway
VERNON, NY – The 2024 season at Utica-Rome Speedway resumes this Friday, July 26 for a return to weekly racing action. Charles Tibbitts Masonry and Stretch’s Lawncare & Landscaping present the full card of racing this coming Friday. The 3 Bastards Brewing Modifieds headline the final Friday of...
Rome man arrested on child exploitation charges
ROME, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Rome man faces child exploitation charges after his arrest on Tuesday, July 23, according to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began when the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a report from Microsoft. The report indicated that an unknown individual — later found to be 44-year-old Joseph Cannistra of Rome — had uploaded illicit child exploitation material to their file uploading service.
3 Charged for Possessing Thousands of Untaxed Cigarettes in Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- Three individuals are being charged, while a business in Rome has had its license revoked following a police raid earlier this week. Rome residents Chiekh M. Leghdaf, 32, Houssein E. Tghana, 29, and Mohamed Mouhamdy, 29, are facing charges for possessing 30,000 or more unstamped cigarettes, classified as a felony offense, according to the Rome Police Department.
Igniting Chicago’s Real Estate Scene: Ciere Boatright ’05
Ciere Boatright ’05, Chicago’s new commissioner of the Department of Planning & Development, calls herself a “firecracker.” Born on the Fourth of July, she says, “I have a fiery personality ... I have this desire to light up spaces in a positive way.”. Unanimously approved...
Citizens, councilors praise Rome for tornado recovery
ROME — At the first Common Council meeting since the devastating tornado on July 16, Rome resident Shelly Gardner led a chorus of praise for all of the city workers, regular citizens, neighbors, volunteers, businesses, not-for-profits, and more that stepped up to help out in the wake of the disaster.
Box Truck Crash Blocks Thruway Westbound Near Verona
VERONA, N.Y. -- Traffic was backed up for miles after a box truck rolled on its side between exits 33 and 32 westbound near Verona. New York State Police out of Troop T tell NEWSChannel 2 that there were no injuries and there was no hazmat situation. Traffic was stopped...
Update: Woman dead, man airlifted to hospital after house explodes in Madison County
Lincoln, N.Y. — One woman has been killed and a man seriously injured when a house exploded Wednesday night in the town of Lincoln in Madison County. The explosion was at 4621 Burleson Road, Samantha Field, a spokesperson for the county confirmed. The blast was reported at 6:40 p.m., she said.
Applications open for Rome Victim Recovery Fund. Who qualifies, how to apply for help
*This story was edited for clarity. Applications are open for the Rome Victim Recovery Fund. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is in the process of distributing $1.2 million to help individuals affected by the tornado. ...
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