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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...
Troopers Arrest Upstate NY Woman on Drug Charges
New York State Police conducted a raid in rural Herkimer County on Wednesday which resulted in the arrest of a Salisbury woman on drug charges. Troopers say, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and uniform members executed a search warrant at 866 Emmonsburg Road in the Town of Salisbury, in Herkimer County.
Rapids continue surge up PGCBL standings with win at Utica
UTICA, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids continued their push for a home playoff game with an 11-7 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Utica Blue Sox Tuesday night at Murnane Field. Nick Bergamotto and Sam Meyer each posted two hits and two RBIs for Watertown (20-18-1), which is now tied with Utica […]
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.
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:
One person dead in Oneonta accident
ONEONTA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — New York State Police have confirmed one person was killed in a pedestrian-vehicle accident in the city of Oneonta on the morning of Tuesday, July 23. Troopers responded to State Highway 7 in Oneonta at approximately 5 am on Tuesday. The roadway was shut down...
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Increased Risk of Isolated “Severe” Thunderstorms in Central New York
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Wednesday, July 24. Residents should be aware there could be hail, torrential downpours, and damaging winds whipping up this afternoon and evening. Areas that should be currently on alert include Oneida, Onondaga, Otsego, Madison, and Cortland County. Watch out...
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.
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.
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...
Utica man charged with threatening youths with gun on Seymour Ave.
UTICA — A 22-year-old man has been charged with possessing a loaded handgun after being accused of threatening several juveniles Tuesday night, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said several juveniles got into a fight in the 1200 block of Seymour Avenue, at which point Sa Ah intervened...
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...
Judicial Conduct Commission Calls For Removal Of NY Judge Who ‘Harbored Racial Bias’ Against Black Teens
A judicial watchdog panel has determined that a state Supreme Court justice should be removed from the bench after going on an angry, violent and offensive dog-whistle rant against Black teenagers who showed up to a graduation party that appeared on its live-stream to be open-invite when it wasn’t.
Drop in Humidity Expected Tomorrow
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Passing shower. Low 65. Thursday morning: Partly sunny. Chance of a shower. Upper 60s. Thursday afternoon: Mostly sunny and breezy. High 77. Thursday evening: Mostly sunny. Low 70s. A cold front arrives tonight, bringing a few showers and thunderstorms. Thunderstorms are expected to end after 8 pm,...
Wednesday Forecast: Dry Start With Scattered PM Storms
Good morning! This Wednesday will likely be the rainiest day of the rest of the week and weekend as scattered/numerous showers move through in the afternoon. A few embedded thunderstorms are possible too. Lingering showers roll through Thursday as a cold front arrives. This will drop the humidity for Friday making it a very nice day with sunshine.
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