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Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, June 15-28
A house in Lee that sold for $625,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County between June 15 and June 28. In total, 33 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past two weeks, with an average price of $269,162, or $140 per square foot.
Revere Rides Again In Rome New York- Sign Lighting Schedule
Paul Revere rides again in Rome New York on the 4th of July. The iconic Revere Copper and Brass sign is being brought back to life, and here's the full schedule of events. "What better time to relight this iconic sign than on the 4th of July? We hope it will shine brightly for years to come, bringing pride and good feelings for all to enjoy."
LETTER: City needs to do something about deer problem
After yet another incident of deer eating our flower gardens despite our best efforts, we wonder about other possibilities. These animals shouldn’t be wandering throughout the city ... it tells us that there’s just too many of them. Couldn’t efforts be made to cull the herds, as in...
Annual Fourth of July Carnival Moves From State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs This Year!
A three-day Fourth of July weekend carnival featuring food, drink and rides — and two nights of fireworks — is moving this year from the New York State Fairgrounds to Vernon Downs racetrack in Oneida County. The Carnival Rides and Treats Independence Celebration will be held from Thursday,...
Utica Fire Academy graduates complete 14 weeks of training
Utica Fire Academy’s 44th graduating class was presented with their badges Friday, ready to go on and serve their communities. Founded in 2004 by former fire chief Russell Brooks, the Utica Fire Academy is a 14-week program offering basic and specialized training. “It’s a pleasure to watch these graduates...
Fourth of July event scheduled at Fort Stanwix in Rome
The free events will include a reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., along with a “bring your own picnic” at noon and an opportunity to join the Continental Army at 3 p.m. Visitors also will have the opportunity to declare loyalty to...
Road Work Report Report for the Week Beginning July 1, 2024
Town of Manheim/Town of St Johnsville: (D#265084) Route 5 between Snells Bush Road and Old State Road. Motorists will encounter long term shoulder closures in both directions on the bridge over the East Canada Creek. Town of Russia, Town of Ohio: (D#264956) Route 8 between Military Road and Route 365....
Broad Street to get $4.6M makeover to accommodate alternative transportation modes
UTICA — Major changes will soon be underway for Utica’s Broad Street corridor, as the city was awarded over $4.6 million to improve road conditions and accommodate multiple forms of transportation. The funding is part of a broader effort by the New York State Department of Transportation to...
From sworn in to settled in: Galime discusses first six months in office
UTICA — It’s been nearly six months since Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime was sworn into office. While the mayor inherited a city undergoing significant economic development, he also inherited a city that is dealing with major issues needing to be addressed. Galime, who ran under the Republican...
Kirkland Officials Reinforce Fireworks Ban Ahead of Independence Day, Prioritize Safety and Legal Compliance
As we edge closer to the celebration of America’s independence, Kirkland officials are reminding residents to hold off on the sparklers and bottle rockets. It's been a long-standing regulation, but worth reiterating: All fireworks have been prohibited in Kirkland since 1999, according to the City of Kirkland. Kirkland's stringent stance means no lighting, no selling, and not even possession is permitted within city limits – that includes the seemingly innocuous sparklers and smoke bombs.
Oneida Indian Nation Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for the Mary C. Winder Community Center and Box Lacrosse Arena
Today the Oneida Indian Nation welcomed its Members for a first look at the Mary C. Winder Community Center, one of the largest tribal centers of its kind in the United States. The community center offers many resources to support community building and the well-being of Nation Members, including a field house with a box lacrosse field where the Haudenosaunee Nationals women’s team will hold practices on July 6 and 7 along with a free girls box lacrosse camp for Nation Members, children of enrolled Members, Oneida Indian Nation Health Services clients and the Oneida Indian Nation community on Saturday, July 6.
2003 RFA grad Marucci receives Army promotion, awarded battalion command
DORAL, FLORIDA — Rome native Andrew D. Marucci, a 2003 graduate of Rome Free Academy, was promoted to major earlier this year at the military's U.S. Southern Command. Since his promotion, he has been awarded a battalion command, which will commence in the summer of 2025 at Camp Attbury in Indiana.
Hochul signature to allow free beer to flow at Boilermaker post-race party
UTICA — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul was on tap to sign a bill Friday that will allow the F.X. Matt Brewing Company to continue its tradition of serving free beer at the annual Boilermaker post-race party into law. Every year, runners and spectators alike gather at F.X. Matt...
Village of Clinton and City of Oneonta Recognized as Climate Smart Communities
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced 23 newly certified and recertified Climate Smart Communities. There is one municipality on the list from the Mohawk Valley and one from Otsego County. According to the DEC, these Climate Smart Communities have programs that support "local...
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