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MMRI graduates largest summer fellowship cohort in Utica
UTICA – The Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) held its annual graduation ceremony Friday, July 26 to honor the accomplishments of its 19 Summer Fellows who completed the esteemed scientific program. It was MMRI's largest Summer Fellowship cohort to date.
Collage Jazz returns to RACC
ROME — On Monday evening, July 29, the group Collage, based in Rome, will be performing at the Rome Art and Community Center (RACC). The concert is free and open to the public and takes place from 5-7 p.m. Collage formed in 2022 with the goal of performing the...
Red Cross offers assistance in Rome to tornado victims
ROME — The American Red Cross may provide assistance to eligible households after recent tornadoes. This assistance may include clean up kits, health services, mental health services, spiritual care and disaster assistance. Red Cross volunteers will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays from July...
RCH Class of 1969 to host reunion
ROME — Members of the Rome Catholic High School Class of 1969 will gather for their 55th reunion on Saturday Aug. 10, at DeMatteo’s Restaurant, 705 E. Dominick St. The dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Attendees will order off the menu and can buy their own drinks.
UPDATED: Male Struck and Killed by Freight Train Identified
ORISKANY, N.Y. -- A male was struck and killed by a freight train in Oriskany around noon Thursday. The incident occurred beneath the Railroad Street overpass. Several police agencies responded, including Oriskany, Whitestown, Whitesboro, New York State Police and the Oneida County Sheriff's Department. This is a State Police investigation,...
Emanuel Comito played for and organized championship fastpitch softball teams in sport's heyday in Rome
Seventy-six years after his last pitch, Rome’s “Mr. Softball” is finally being inducted into the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Emanuel “Coleman” Comito will be the one posthumous member of the hall’s Class of 2024.
Liverpool resident dies while on Army National Guard training mission in Alaska
Liverpool, NY - The day before Michael Scott Stone, 46, died while on a training mission in Alaska, he spoke by phone to his longtime girlfriend. Stone told her how he and a couple other friends had played some younger guys in a pick-up football game, and he’d won.
Hundreds honor Southern Tier history at Carousel Day
Charles F. Johnson Park in Johnson City was host to hundreds earlier today, all to celebrate the park's beloved carousel. For over a decade, Johnson City Carousel Day has brought together locals on the last weekend of July, fostering relationships within the community. Over 40 organizations and vendors tabled at...
Syracuse TV host leaving ‘Bridge Street’ after 4 years
Syracuse television host Steve Infanti is leaving “Bridge Street Live” after four years on the daytime talk show. Infanti announced Friday that next week will be his last week on “Bridge Street Live,” though he will be staying at NewsChannel 9 (WSYR-TV) full-time. Infanti said he’ll now focus “100 percent” of his time and energy on his role as the ABC affiliate’s sports director as Syracuse football heads into its “most anticipated” season in more than 20 years.
Aug. 1-3: Dexter United Methodist Church Rummage Sale
The Dexter United Methodist Church will host a large rummage sale on August 1, 2 and 3 at 117 William Street behind Dexter Funeral Home. The sale will run daily from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. There will be a selection of cothes and other assorted items. There will be a variety of women’s clothes […]
Paranormal Activity Abounds at Binghamton, New York American Legion
American Legion Post 80 in Binghamton, also known as The Leighton Mansion, has been rumored to be filled with paranormal activity activity for years. Dream Seekers Paranormal, known for their dedication to uncovering the supernatural, accepted the opportunity to investigate this beautiful historical site. And they were not disappointed. The...
Sitrin Warrior Retreat Offers Much Needed Getaway for Veterans
FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Over 60 veterans and their family members are participating in the annual Sitrin Warrior Retreat this weekend. The event is sponsored by Sitrin's Military Program and takes place at Camp Sitrin on Graffenburg Road in Frankfort. This year participants enjoyed activities like drone soccer, boat races, fishing derbies and more.
Diamond Dawgs Pick Up Fourth-Straight Win in 12-3 Victory over Boonville to Close Out Regular Season
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. -- Mohawk Valley entered Saturday's contest with Boonville winners of three-straight games, and looking for a fourth-straight victory to close out the regular season. The Diamond Dawgs built a 4-0 lead after three innings, then added two additional runs in the fourth, plus three runs in the...
Central NY ambulance service stops after 75 years of helping save lives
Cleveland, N.Y. — A volunteer Oswego County ambulance service operating since 1949 has called it quits due to financial difficulties of running the non-profit service, officials said. The North Shore Ambulance Service announced Thursday it was stopping service in a Facebook post by its president and chief executive officer...
UTSA vs. Western Kentucky: UTSA Stays Undefeated with 52-46 Victory
The second-best game in the Jeff Traylor era at UTSA occurred in October 2021 when the Roadrunners defeated Western Kentucky 52-46, reaching 6-0 for the first time in program history. UTSA improved to 6-0 after the victory against Western Kentucky. Frank Harris set a school record with six touchdown passes...
31-year-old Central NY motorcyclist dies after motorcycle crash in North Country
Rutland, N.Y. — A 31-year-old man, who crashed and hit a metal culvert, died Friday in Jefferson County, troopers said. Adam L. Lyon, of Bridgeport in Madison County, was riding his green 2024 Kawasaki ZX14R southwest on County Route 49 in Rutland around 1:05 p.m. when he crashed on a curve, according to news release from state police.
ACW to Host Legacy Writing Workshop at Heaven Hill Farm
The Adirondack Center for Writing (ACW) will host a free, eight-week Legacy Writing Workshop, “What I Want You To Know,” for adults over the age of 55 from Sept. 6 through Oct. 25 at Heaven Hill Farm in Lake Placid. The workshop will be led by experienced educator...
New Scotland Spirits makes Little Falls stop
Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits stopped by the studio to do a podcast about his company and his life. Jesse Sommer with New Scotland Spirits is on a mission to get the rest of us in New York to experience the passion and taste he’s put into his whisky.
Adirondack Health Foundation’s Summer Gala raises $250,000; honors Joan Grabe
Saranac Lake, NY – The Adirondack Health Foundation celebrated record attendance at its 2024 summer gala on Saturday, July 6, with nearly 490 attendees. The Foundation’s signature event of the season raised $250,000 for the Cornerstone Campaign. The Cornerstone project will relocate and expand the Renal Dialysis Center and completely renovate Adirondack Medical Center’s two patient care floors and patient rooms.
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