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$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
Oriskany, Madison fire depts. to receive federal funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, announced over $665,000 in federal funding for fire departments across Upstate New York. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel across nine fire departments. Among the...
Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
CCCC announces Presidential Active Lifestyle Award winners
ROME — Thanks to the generosity of The Slocum-Dickson Foundation, Copper City Community Connection, 305 E. Locust St., recently recognized its latest group of members to achieve the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award. Honorees are Josephine Iannotti, Carol Acomb, Joette Criscio, Phyllis Didio, Mary McNeil, Barbara Hill, Elizabeth Pettinelli, Patricia Wyman, Ruth Weltz, Lisa Sandefer, Lisa Wightman, and Paula Wells.
Drive-In Movies for a Cause: Tonight Enjoy a Film and Contribute to Rome Capitol Theatre Tornado Recovery
ROME, N.Y. -- Drive-in movie night returns to the Rome Capitol Theatre, and this time, it's free of charge. The featured movies include the 1940s technicolor horror picture "Doctor Cyclops" and the 1957 sci-fi thriller "The Monolith Monsters." While admission is free, donations to the Capitol Theatre's GoFundMe are appreciated.
GreenUtica Garden Tour coming in August
UTICA — Local nonprofit GreenUtica announced a free community event, the GreenUtica Garden Tour, happening on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. To take the tour, which is a driving and walking tour of home gardens in neighborhoods throughout the city of Utica, people can register at the GreenUtica office at 1641 Genesee St. in Utica. Cornell Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners will also be at the GreenUtica office to answer gardening questions and to share tick awareness information. Tour stops will have a sign on the front lawn to let tour-goers know they can visit their gardens in the front, side, or back yards.
All-CNY guard follows prep school path taken by other Section III stars who played at DI level
Utica, N.Y. — From a very young age, Doneilous “DJ” King Jr. and his family had big plans for his basketball future. The next step of that plan came to fruition when the former Utica Academy of Science guard announced his decision to forgo his senior year in his hometown and head to Vermont Academy for prep school.
Smith Post 24 Gearing Up for Legion Baseball Tournament in Binghamton
UTICA, N.Y. -- District 5 champs Smith Post 24 are gearing up for tournament action. The team is set to take part in tournament action in Binghamton on Sunday and Monday. Their first matchup in pool play is scheduled for Sunday at 3:30 p.m. at Macarthur Park against Clinton County Mariners Post 1619, based out of Plattsburgh, New York.
Judge in Trump’s civil fraud case says he won’t recuse himself over ‘nothingburger’ encounter
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York judge who ordered Donald Trump to pay a nearly $500 million civil fraud judgment said Thursday he won’t step aside from the case, rebuffing concerns that the verdict was influenced by a brief conversation he had with another lawyer as a “nothingburger.”
Taste of Lebanon Returns to Deerfield, Continuing Today through Saturday
"Spread Hummus, Not Hate." That was just one of the many t-shirts festivalgoers can buy at Taste of Lebanon in Deerfield. Taste of Lebanon Returns to Deerfield, Continuing Today through Saturday. "Spread Hummus, Not Hate." That is just one of the many t-shirts festivalgoers can buy at Taste of Lebanon...
Boilermaker Announces 2024 Award Winners
Runners from Corporate Cup & High School Challenge Honored. July 25, 2024 (Utica, NY) The Boilermaker Road Race has announced the official winners of. the Corporate Cup presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the School Challenge. presented by GPO Federal Credit Union, all of which occurred within the 47th running...
Woodstock '99: 'It didn't need to end this way'
ROME — It didn’t need to end this way. That’s what I told myself the Monday morning after Woodstock ‘99. When it was announced the 30th anniversary of the Woodstock was going to come to Griffiss Park — in our backyard — I threw myself at Woodstock ‘99.
Free hygiene item giveaway in Rome Saturday
ROME — The Rome branch of the NAACP will hold a free hygiene item giveaway to people still struggling after the July 16 tornado, according to President Jaqueline Nelson. The giveaway will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Saturday, July 27, or until the items are gone in the parking lot of the Zion Episcopal Church at 140 W. Liberty St.
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