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UPDATED: 2 Still Hospitalized After Car and Buggy Accident in Deerfield; Horse Dies at Scene
7/22; 2:15 p.m.—The Oneida County Sheriff's Office released injury updates for those involved in the car-buggy accident. "Both the operator of the vehicle, Chase Brewer and Rebecca Hershberger, who was controlling the horse and buggy, have been discharged from Wynn Hospital. The two other occupants in the buggy are in stable condition at Upstate University Hospital," the Sheriff's Office stated in a release.
50-year retrospective on Little Falls’ Open School Experience
It was 50 years ago, but Dr. Carol Thomas Reinson and James M. Ebetino, J.D., felt that the Little Falls High School Open School Experience deserved some study. In the 1970s, Little Falls implemented an innovative approach to education in this public high school, grades 9-12. The impression has been that many community members had considered the Open School Experience approach to learning to have been a negative educational experiment in the City’s history.
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...
3 in critical condition after car hits horse and buggy in Deerfield
A 20-year-old, a 17-year-old, and a 9-year-old are in critical condition after a car hit their horse and buggy in Deerfield on Monday evening, the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. On Monday, July 22 at around 6:21 p.m., deputies responded to Route 12 in the town of Deerfield for a...
3 in critical condition - including 2 children - after car crashes into buggy in Central NY
Deerfield, N.Y. -- Three people are in critical condition after a car rear-ended a horse and buggy in Oneida County on Monday, deputies said. Around 6:21 p.m., deputies responded to Route 12 in the Town of Deerfield for a motor vehicle crash involving a 2007 Ford Focus and a horse and buggy, according to a news released on the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Unsettled Weather Ahead
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Low 65. Wednesday morning: Partly sunny. Low 70s. Wednesday afternoon: A mix of sunshine and clouds with occasional showers and thunderstorms. High 82. Wednesday evening: Scattered showers and storms. Mid 70s. The weather turns unsettled this week, with several chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms. For tonight,...
Psychic Prediction: Theresa Caputo is Coming Back to Utica’s Stanley Theatre
You don't have to be a psychic to conclude that the Long Island Medium, Theresa Caputo, is coming back the the big stage at Utica's Stanley Theatre. For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo—known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits—has wowed millions of fans, and in some cases, comforted supporters when they needed it most. Now Utica area fans will get another chance at "healing" when the acclaimed medium appears live at The Stanley Theatre on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:30 pm.
Sitrin Wellness Center celebrates 25 years
NEW HARTFORD — The Sitrin Medical Rehabilitation Center, with state-of-the-art equipment and two heated pools, offers Wellness Center memberships to former patients and the public. Elizabeth Lockwood, a licensed occupational therapist and wellness coordinator, says the membership is perfect for those who are seasoned in their gym workouts, to...
Fatal Crash Closes Route 7 in Oneonta, New York
Per the New York State Police and DOT, Route 7 in Oneonta is closed after a fatal accident involving a pedestrian. According to 511.ny.org: Crash road closed and Crash with fatal on NY 7 both directions between East End Ave (Oneonta) and CR 47 (Oneonta) 2 all lanes of 2 lanes blocked for a crash involving a car and pedestrian with one confirmed fatality. All WB traffic is being diverted off at CR 47 to I-88 WB to NY 23 for reentry to NY-7. EB traffic is being diverted off at NY 23 to I-88 EB to CR 47 for reentry to NY 7. DOT and other emergency personnel on scene. Started Open Reach. IR#5865090.
Local Cider Mill Nominated for Reader's Choice Award; Voting Continues Through August
FLY CREEK, N.Y. -- A local cider mill has received some pretty sweet recognition. Fly Creek Cider Mill has been nominated for USA Today's 10 Best in the Cidery category. Your daily vote supports this small cider mill in Fly Creek in achieving national recognition in the Reader's Choice Award.
Former Utica Sportscaster Just Got Hired by an NFL Team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new play-by-play broadcaster and he is a familiar face to many in Upstate New York. Utica has had several big names get their start in our little city. Tim Roye used to work for WIBX and is now the voice of the Golden State Warriors. Brendan Burke called games locally for the Utica Comets and is now the voice of the New York Islanders. He also occasionally calls games for the New York Yankees on WFAN radio. Jim Jackson used to be a sports guy for WIBX and now does the TV play-by-play for the Philadelphia Flyers. Now there is someone else who joins the ranks of former Utica sports voices on to bigger and better things.
Herkimer College Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled
A regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees will take place on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in Johnson Hall, Room 202. Individuals interested in attending remotely may do so at the Sheraton Niagara Falls located at 300 3rd Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14303.
Panel Releases Videos of Local Judge Threatening to Shoot Black Teens
"That's how Judge Gall rolls," Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall told 4 black teens in some way involved in a fight at a 2022 graduation party in New Hartford. "We're clearing this place out," she yelled as she was attempting to coerce police into taking action against the teens, who came to the party after they were invited by a friend on social media.
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