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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.
Christmas in July
UTICA, N.Y. -- It might not feel like it with all the crazy weather we’ve been having but believe it or not Tuesday was Christmas. Christmas in July that is. If you were one of the many people to head down to the What the Truck food truck rally at Utica’s Canal Park, you had the chance to catch up with Santa and also help stuff the bus.
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,...
Former Upstate New York Executive Admits to Mail Fraud
Kevin Harrington, a 50-year-old resident of Oneonta, New York, has pled guilty to charges of mail fraud. The federal indictment against Harrington included two counts of mail fraud, as confirmed by United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Special Agent in Charge Craig L. Tremaroli of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
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...
Dawgs’ Dramatics Continue, Knock Off Oneonta in Last At-Bat
LITTLE FALLS, NY – Drama and the Mohawk Valley Diamond Dawgs seem to go hand in hand lately. Once again, and for the third time in four games, a Mohawk Valley player came up with a game-winning hit in the ninth. For the second time in three last-out games, it was the Oneonta Outlaws who came up on the short end on Tuesday, losing 2-1 on a Levi McAllister (/SUNY Albany) hit with two outs in the bottom of the ninth.
Women’s Lacrosse Receives IWLCA Academic Squad Award; Seven Placed on Academic Honor Roll
ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Hartwick College Women's Lacrosse Team had seven players honored by the Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) as Honor Roll student-athletes. In addition, the entire team received the Academic Squad Award. The Hawks were one of hundreds of schools across all collegiate divisions to be...
Barroom Neon Project to Present Second Concert of Library Series
Postponed due to weather – The Barroom Neon Project, comprised of Joe Famulare, Christine Famulare, and Rory O’Bryan, as well as musicians from other local and regional bands, will perform the second concert in the Little Falls Public Library’s Community Concert Series. The concert will be held...
Women’s Tennis Has Four Named ITA Scholar-Athletes; Team Earns All-Academic Honors
ONEONTA, N.Y. – The Hartwick College Women's Tennis team was recognized as an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team. In addition, four members of the team were named ITA Scholar Athletes. In order to qualify as an ITA All-Academic Team, programs must have at least a 3.2 average cumulative GPA for the academic year. Individual Scholar-Athlete winners must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA for the current academic year.
Esperance Prepares for New Code Officer
ESPERANCE – The Town of Esperance met Thursday, June 20, for its monthly meeting with Supervisor Earl VanWormer, III and the Board of Trustees at the Town Hall located at 104 Charleston Street in Esperance in which the Board of Trustees:. Were informed by the Town Clerk that the...
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.
State Supreme Court Justice facing removal after threatening to shoot Black teenagers
A New York State Supreme Court Justice is suspended and facing possible removal from the bench after threatening to shoot a group of Black teenagers. It happened at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022, but police body cam video and report findings from the incident are just now being released.
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