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New Mexican Restaurant Coming to Oneida County
There was a time in Central New York that there were barely a handful of Mexican Restaurants. Now, there seem to be more and more popping up every day. That is not a bad thing!. Most people know the classics like Rio Grande Tex Mex in Washington Mills and Pedro's...
Another Bear Spotted in Residential Neighborhood in Utica
It is not uncommon in Central New York to see wildlife in the streets of a residential neighborhood every once in a while, but it seems lately bear sightings have been on the rise. I don't know whether it is the same bear or the same couple bears wandering neighborhoods...
Popular Restaurant Chain with 30 New York Locations Raising Prices Again
While other restaurants are slashing menu prices to entice diners back through their doors, one well-known chain says their high prices are here to stay. With inflation squeezing more money out of American wallets, less people are going out to eat because of the high menu prices. One example is the fast good industry, which increased prices by 20% since 2019.
Rome Dairy Market closed due to nuisance violations, city says
ROME — The Rome Dairy Market on North James Street has been shut down and boarded due to nuisance violations for untaxed cigarettes, marijuana and more, according to Rome Public Safety Commissioner Kenneth White. Located at 603 N. James St., city officials said the Rome Dairy Market has been...
'End of an era': Mural artist pays one last visit to destroyed Rome icon
ROME — Why did most people think that the horse and rider mural in downtown Rome was of Paul Revere? Because of the moon added to the corner, said artist Jane Taylor, who painted the iconic mural in 2001. “As soon as I put the moon up there, everyone thought it was Paul Revere” and his midnight ride, said Taylor when she visited the site of her work on Tuesday. The mural was actually of Brigadier General Peter Gansevoort, who was a colonel when he and his men withstood the 20-day Siege of Fort Stanwix by British forces in 1777.
Best Guinness Pour Contest Is Back In Central New York
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in perfect Guinness pouring here in Central New York. It's the 3rd annual Best Guinness Pour. Do you think your favorite bar or bartender has what it takes to pour the best Guinness? Well it's time now to put their money where their mouth is. Here's how it'll work:
Upstate NY brewery captures several honors in US Open Beer Championship
More than 9,000 beers in more than 170 different styles were judged as part of the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Ohio. With three silver medals and a bronze, Utica-based Woodland Farm Brewery took home the most medals of any brewery in New York. ...
Local Cider Mill Nominated for Reader's Choice Award; Voting Continues Through August
A local cider mill has received some pretty sweet recognition. Local Cider Mill Nominated for Reader's Choice Award; Voting Continues Through August. A local cider mill has received some pretty sweet recognition.
25 years ago this week, Woodstock '99 descended into chaos in Rome, N.Y.
RICHIE HAVENS: (Singing) Freedom. Freedom. In 1969, the Woodstock festival promised three days of peace and music. Decades later, the tone changed. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED RECORDING) KORN: (Singing) Are you ready?. MICHEL MARTIN, HOST:. Woodstock '99 brought different music and a very different vibe to central New York. Twenty-five years...
Hamilton International Film Festival This Week
HAMILTON, N.Y. -- The 16th annual International Film Festival has returned this week for screenings at the Hamilton Movie Theater. Directors and producers from across the country and around the world are in town this week. Movie screenings take place throughout the week, with panel discussions scheduled for this weekend.
For local artist, Woodstock '99 was a time of inspiration and creativity
NOTE: This is the third in a series of several articles to remember and explore the impacts of Woodstock ‘99. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the historic event. A fourth installment also appears on page 19. I remember hearing whispers of Woodstock coming to Rome floating around...
NYSS freshman trotters invade Vernon on Friday
Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs plays host to a $108,200 leg of the New York Sire Stakes for 2-year-old trotting fillies on Friday (July 26). Chapvious (Jason Bartlett) leads a strong field of eight as the 5-2 morning line favorite. The Devious Man-Chaperess filly is trained by George Ducharme. She has two wins in three starts including NYSS wins at Yonkers and Buffalo.
In Rome, a Blockbuster Survey of American Figurative Painting Portrays a Chaotic Country
This piece originally appeared in Reframed, the Art in America newsletter about art that surprises us and works that get us worked up. Sign up here to receive it every Thursday.Tamara Kostianovsky Sculpts a Fleshy, Wounded Natural World When Realism was born in the mid 19th century, everyday scenes elbowed their way into the Western canon. Before that, religious and history painting had largely reigned supreme. In the aftermath of the French Revolution, Gustave Courbet and his ilk, galvanized by a successful proletariat struggle, began focusing instead on “real” life, painting the quotidian experiences of workers and peasants with a kind of gritty naturalism. In “Day for...
History Center Hosts Eighth Annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt
August 2 – 30, 2024. Join Oneida County History Center for its eighth annual Historical Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Venture on a county or city-wide scavenger hunt to explore the people, places, and events that shaped Oneida County. Document your travels with a photo or selfie and share it on social media. All ages are encouraged to participate in this free program with prizes from local businesses. On August 2, from 2-4 pm, the History Center will host a launch party with refreshments and games. Clue sheets and instructions will be available at the History Center or oneidacountyhistory.org.
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