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Realistic school shooter drills banned in New York
On Monday, the New York State Board of Education approved new regulations on school shooter drills, banning certain practices and instituting new requirements. Under the new rules, schools must inform both students and parents about upcoming drills up to a week in advance.
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
30 businesses, nearly 300 residents receiving Rome tornado recovery aid
ROME — Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan and Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced new updates in Rome’s tornado recovery efforts at City Hall on Friday. They said the clean-up will take several weeks, and all city streets have been reopened except for the blocks in front of the damaged churches. They said they have given out $140,000 to more than 30 businesses from the Rome Emergency Business Fund, and just short of $750,000 from the Rome Victims Recovery Fund to roughly 279 residents so far. “We have a great community that has truly stepped up,” said Lanigan. “We’re going to keep moving forward, and I promise you we’re not slowing down.”
Blue Sox Storm Back on the Outlaws in the Bottom of the Eighth Inning, Topping Oneonta 5-4
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Blue Sox welcomed in rival Oneonta on Thursday to Murnane Field in the final home game of the regular season. The Outlaws struck first in the top of the fifth inning, when Ryan King connected on a shot to deep left field, scoring Darren Dengler for the 1-0 lead.
Jehovah’s Witness Explains Why They Knock on Your Door
If you're a homeowner, you're probably familiar with the knock on your door that turns out to be two Jehovah's Witnesses (JW) with an interest in spreading the word of God. Last year in August, the church returned to door-knocking, a practice that had been suspended temporarily because of the COVID pandemic. Now, the ministry is expanding with an outreach program that doesn't include knocking.
Women's workshop on seeking civil service employment, state jobs to take place in September
UTICA — Empowered Pathways’ Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) is offering “Demystifying Civil Service and NY State Positions,” a free workshop on Sept. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Krystal Curley, outreach specialist at the Center for Careers, will outline the benefits associated with...
ROUNDING THIRD: Hold yourself to a higher standard
My office in Oriskany has a lot of pictures from the past. Since I also function as the president of the alumni association, we have a lot of old school mementoes. The other day, I happened to be looking at a pic of the 1948 mixed chorus at OCS. There were about 48 of them. Those days are long gone. What was evident, though, was how well-dressed and “normal” looking those kids were. Nice white dresses on the girls and slacks, white shirt and ties on the boys. I miss those days. This was long before fast foods and soda pop began to erode our national visage.
Boonville resident charged with petit larceny in town of Lee
LEE- A local resident is accused of a larceny charge in Oneida County, authorities say. Lars D. Nelbach, 28, of Boonville, NY was arrested Thursday afternoon by the New York State Police (Lee). Nelbach is formally charged with one misdemeanor count of petit larceny. According to Troopers, the arrest stems...
ON AIR SEGMENT: Jamie Day talks day four for the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair
It's day four of the 136th annual Boonville-Oneida County Fair and it is also Pink Out Day, where fair-goers are urged to wear accents of pink to show support for breast cancer awareness. Jamie Day, fair spokesperson, joined North Country News on Friday, July 26, 2024 to provide listeners with...
Smith Post brings top pitching to state tournament, looking for more offense
Smith Post opens the American Legion baseball state tournament with a game on Sunday afternoon. The Rome-based team, winner of the District V tournament, brings a trio of top starting pitchers and strong defense. If the offense can create just a little more, said manager Ryan Hickey, the team has a shot at its first state title since 1998.
Hamilton Students, Faculty Help Clinton Attain Climate Smart Community Status
The Kirkland Clinton Climate Smart Task Force, a volunteer community organization, spearheaded the efforts to obtain the DEC certification, “which supports local efforts to meet the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by climate change.”. The village earned Bronze certification under the program and received a $10,000 grant under...
Homelessness discussion focuses on Watertown's Factory Street
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Littered sidewalks and overflowing shopping carts on Factory Street are the latest focus in the discussion on homelessness in Watertown and Jefferson County. Watertown Mayor Sarah Pierce says homelessness is something both the city and county need to tackle together. “It is great that we...
Part of Court Street Building Falls to Sidewalk in Binghamton
A section of sidewalk in downtown Binghamton has been closed after part of a building's parapet wall fell on it. The city public works department erected barricades in front of the Court Street property on Tuesday. Public works department barricades in front of the former CVS Pharmacy store at 34...
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Antisemitic graffiti leads to hate crime charges
According to New York state penal law, a hate crime is committed when a person intentionally selects a victim or commits an offense against a person or property based on a belief or perception regarding a victim’s race, national origin, gender, religion, age or sexual orientation, regardless of whether the belief or perception is correct.
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