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News Briefs: July 26, 2024
HARTWICK—On Saturday, July 27, the Hartwick American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Post 1567, will host a Breakfast Buffet and Benefit Auction for Marjorie Eldred, who recently lost her son and has been diagnosed with cancer. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 a.m. or until gone. Organizers said they are providing...
Utica police release narrated video of Nyah Mway shooting death: Here's what it reveals
From the time he was stopped to when he was shot, the Utica Police Department went over its body camera footage of the shooting death of 13-year-old Nyah Mway in a new video released Thursday night. Utica Police Lt. Ashley Berger narrated the video, showing the interaction of Officers Patrick...
New Hartford superintendent discusses his retirement, time in district, challenges
After working in eight school districts, six of them as superintendent, Cosimo Tangorra Jr. has had enough. He announced last month that he’ll retire March 4 after a little more than three years at the helm of the New Hartford Central School District. The district has launched a search for their next superintendent and plans to hire someone by February, giving the new super about four weeks to work with the Tangorra for a smoother transition.
BOCES Early Childhood Education program moving to Schoharie campus
SCHOHARIE — The Capital Region BOCES Early Childhood Education program is moving to the Schoharie campus this school coming year, according to a recent press release. The program, initially started in 2022 at the Career and Technical Education Center on BOCES Albany campus, will focus on teaching high school students the fundamentals of child development, childhood education, different curriculums, management skills and how to work in an educational environment, according to the release. BOCES teacher Jessica Quackenbush has been in charge of the program since its inception last two years ago, and will continue to lead it at its new home in Schoharie Elementary School, according to the release.
Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Truffle
Meet the Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – her name is Truffle. She is available now for adoption from SHHS in Oneonta. Truffles's babies all found their homes and she needs hers! ❤️. Truffle is the sweetest lovebug. This gorgeous, silky, fluffy girl will curl...
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. Organizers say the U.S. Open...
James Frazier
ONEONTA—James “Jimmy” Frazier died peacefully on July 17, 2024 at 84. He was born March 29, 1940 to Mabel and Leslie Frazier in Davenport, New York. James married the love of his life, Roberta (“Bobbie”), on January 2, 1962. Together, they built a thriving family business. James loved beauty. This passion led him to establish J.R. Frazier and Sons, a company that became a cornerstone of our community.
Utica allocates federal funding to local nonprofits and various city projects
UTICA — Various nonprofit agencies and selected projects in the city of Utica will use funding from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Utica Mayor Michael Galime said the city has finalized its allocation of CDBG funding in a July 3 announcement. All of the nonprofit agencies selected to receive funding provide public […]
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO
AUTHOR—2 p.m. “Local Author Talk with Dana Cudmore.” Cudmore discusses his newest book, “The Cave Electrician’s Widow,” about a historic tragedy at Howe Caverns in 1930 and the courtroom battle that followed. Huntington Memorial Library, 62 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. (607) 432-1980 or visit https://hmloneonta.org/adult-programs/
Teen Charged with Robbery After Incident at South Utica Price Chopper
UTICA, N.Y. — On July 17, 2024, Utica Police responded to a robbery call at the South Utica Price Chopper. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Loss Prevention Associates who reported observing a male suspect concealing items and attempting to leave the store without paying. When approached, the suspect assaulted an employee and fled the scene.
Nathan Littauer appoints new senior director of provider practices
GLOVERSVILLE — Nathan Littauer Hospital & Nursing Home in Gloversville announced the appointment of Emily Wright as the senior director of provider practices in a recent press release. The decision was one based not only on Wright’s academic background, but also her skills in nursing and dedication to patient...
Judge Who Threatened to Shoot Black Teens on Bodycam Faces Possible Removal From Bench
A New York judge who had been caught on camera threatening to shoot four Black teenagers could be removed from the bench. Erin P. Gall, a Republican judge on the State Supreme Court in Oneida County, went on a long rant following a graduation party in July 2022. The rant was caught on police body […]
Head-on collision leaves 1 dead in Brookfield
A head-on collision in Brookfield left one dead on Tuesday, according to the New York State Police. Police responded to NY-8 in the town of Brookfield for a two-vehicle head-on collision on Tuesday, July 23, at around 3:48 p.m. Police said the preliminary investigation determined that Dominick Brown, 44, from...
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...
Oneonta man guilty of stealing over $150k from former employer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An Oneonta man pled guilty to mail fraud as he admitted that he stole over $150,000 from his former employer, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York announced on Tuesday, July 23. Kevin Harrington, a 50-year-old former executive director at...
Alert: Boy Missing from Town of Oneonta, New York
From OPD: The Oneonta Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Damian Barton who was last seen in the area of The Plains Cemetery on Oneida St in the Town of Oneonta on Wednesday, July 24th at approximately 7:00 PM. Damian was supposed to have returned...
Upstate NY Man Air Lifted to Syracuse After Herkimer Stabbing
Herkimer Police have arrested a homeless man on charges that he seriously stabbed a local man on a remote trail just outside the village. Police say on Sunday at 12:15 am, officers were dispatched to a report of a stabbing at the “Point” which is on a trail at the end of Kings Rd., just outside the village. Dispatchers advised officers that the victim would be yelling as he was quite a distance down the trail. While searching the area on foot and following the yells for help by the victim, officers located the victim who had sustained a stab wound to his lower back. Police tended to the wound until EMS arrived at the remote location. Due to the location and the fact that the suspect had not been located, Herkimer Fire Department and MOVAC were escorted into the scene by Officers. Once the victim had been removed by MOVAC, he was flown by Mercy Flight to a hospital in Syracuse.
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