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Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, July 13-July 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Oneida County reported from July 13 to July 19. There were 32 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,746-square-foot home on East Pine Street in Rome that sold for $200,000.
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
Monday Forecast: Warm and Dry With Rain Late
Good morning! Today starts out with partly cloudy skies as we warm up into the 80s by the afternoon with more notable humidity. A system arrives in the late evening causing rain showers to push through overnight. Following that, we have a chance for isolated storms Tuesday with very warm and humid conditions.
Annual demolition derbies at the Boonville Fair
BOONVILLE — The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will end its week of events and festivities with double the excitement: two demolition derbies on Sunday, July 28. The afternoon show starts at 1 p.m. and the evening show at 6 p.m. Tickets for the 1 p.m. show are $10 for age...
An introduction to the Irish sport of Camogie in Utica
UTICA — The public is invited to learn a wee bit about the Irish sport of Camogie at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St. ICC intern Chloe Griffin from County Kerry Ireland will...
Special Mass Held for Four 100-Year-Old Parishioners at Utica Church
UTICA, N.Y. -- Four parishioners from St. Louis Gonzaga church in Utica were celebrated at a special mass in Utica Sunday morning. The four women are all 100 years old. Unfortunately, only three of the four were in attendance at the event Sunday morning. The pastor says the women have done a lot in their century on earth.
Cooper Alan and Tom Nitti to perform at Boonville Fair
BOONVILLE — Music artist Cooper Alan, who has been named Music Row’s “Next Big Thing,” will be performing in concert at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair on Saturday evening, July 27. New Hartford’s Tom Nitti, a former contestant on NBC’s “The Voice,’ will be the opening act.
July 26-28: Awesome Country Farmhouse Craft Fair & BBQ
There will be a Flea Market Craft Fair, Vendor Event and BBQ at Awesome Country Farmhouse, LLC from Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28, the event will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Awesome Country Farmhouse, LLC106 Park AveBoonville, NY This event will also take place during the Boonville fair on Saturday, […]
Heddy’s Haven ribbon-cutting at Boonville Fair
BOONVILLE — On Monday, July 8, a ribbon-cutting was held at the Boonville-Oneida County Fair for Heddy’s Haven, a sensory retreat for those who may have a sensory processing disorder or for those that get overstimulated. Sensory processing disorder is a condition that affects how your brain processes sensory information. This usually means you are overly sensitive to things you smell, touch, hear, and taste. The haven is named after the late Heather “Heddy” Hutchinson, who participated in many Boonville Autism walks over the years.
Frontera HBP destroys Utica protest, dump Blue Sox in extras
LITTLE FALLS, NY – The win almost didn’t happen on Friday night. The Utica Blue Sox were about to protest a count that would have put them on base. The game was allowed to continue, but the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs wanted to make sure any protest was squashed. They did with a game-winning hit-by-pitch with the bases loaded to defeat Utica, 3-2 in ten innings.
Analysts believe New York cannot go any lower than their 51% sports betting tax rate
Last Thursday, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States had its summer meeting in Pittsburgh. There was hope from some operators in the US that New York’s 51% sports betting tax rate would decrease. However, it was discussed at the meeting last week that New York cannot go any lower than the 51% tax rate they already have. Troy Mackey, the coordinator of the New York Assembly’s Racing & Wagering Committee, had this to say about there not being any room to change their tax rate.
New week, new gas prices reported in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — As we head into a new week in Western New York the national average for gas has gone down 2 cents ($3.50) from last week. Looking back one year ago today the price was $3.59. The NYS average for gas is down one cent from last...
Spotted Lanternfly Detected In Finger Lakes
Spotted Lanternfly has been detected in the grape-growing region of the Finger Lakes. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets confirmed the presence of the invasive species in Romulus. State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said, “We have been working with our partners for years to contain Spotted Lanternfly...
N.Y. Lottery: 3 winners score $6k in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Three jackpot-winning tickets worth nearly $6,000 were drawn recently in New York state — including one winner on Staten Island, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced that three winning tickets worth $5,882 were sold for the July 21 midday drawing. One...
ADOPTED! That 'Fowl' Mouthed NY Parrot Has A New Home
A unique parrot was breaking the internet when an animal shelter highlighted this foul-mouthed bird. The Western New York shelter said they received over four hundred inquiries about him. Pepper is known to have some colorful language so he had to go to the right family. He has been adopted.
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
Wildfire Smoke Will Bring Haze To Western New York
Things might look a little bit hazy in Western New York today. Smoke from the wildfires in Canada and in the Western Part of the United States is sweeping across Lake Erie and into Western New York. READ MORE: WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM CANADA COULD IMPACT AIR QUALITY ACROSS NEW YORK...
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