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Stewart Friesen Wins Opening Round of CNY Speedweek
VERNON, N.Y. (July 4, 2024) — Stewart Friesen won the opening round of Central New York Speedweek with the Empire Super Super Sprints Thursday night at Utica-Rome Speedway. Friesen, driving for track owner and sprint car driver Glenn Styres, starting on the pole and drove away for the victory over fellow front row starter Jordan Poirier. Danny Varin, Billy VanInwegen Jr, and Davie Franek driving up from 11th starting position rounded out the top five.
Friday Forecast: Warm and Humid, Tracking Rain Chances Into Weekend
Good morning! Today we’ll see temperatures similar to yesterday with highs in the low to mid 80s along with high humidity. As CNY is sandwiched between two stationary fronts, an isolated storm is possible but most of the area will be dry. As we head into tonight, the fronts...
Utica teen officer involved shooting investigation: What's Next?
It's been nearly one week since a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed in Utica after a traffic stop and foot pursuit led police to believe the teen had a weapon. That firearm was discovered to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17. The grief for the family and...
Over $2M awarded from CDBG funding to Utica nonprofits, city projects
UTICA — Over $2 million in federal funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been awarded to the city of Utica. On Wednesday, Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime announced select not-for-profit agencies and city projects he has allocated funding to. According to the U.S. Department of Housing...
Beloved benefactor dies, Rotary formed: This week in Mohawk Valley history
Cornelia Cooper Graham, one of Utica's most beloved benefactors, dies at age 84 in her home at 241 Genesee St. She donated much of her time and money to local charities and served on many of their boards of trustees. One of her favorites was the Utica Orphan Asylum. Her...
'Deadliest Catch' Star to Visit MVCC with Inspirational Message
UTICA, N.Y. -- Motivational speaker Nick Tokman, also known as “Sunshine” from Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” will visit Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica later this month. This event is organized by MVCC’s Career Transition Program, which offers Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to assist students...
Mites-level hockey tourney set for early 2025 at Nexus Center
UTICA — The inaugural “Puck You Cancer Cup Mite AAU Hockey Tournament” is set for January in Utica. This event, organized by Rob Esche’s Save of the Day Foundation in conjunction with the Capital District Giving Tree Foundation, is set to take place at the Utica University Nexus Center from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Utica Youth Bureau Hosts Basketball Clinic 3 Times A Week
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Utica Youth Bureau hosted several dozen local kids for a basketball clinic at the Parkway Rec Center on Wednesday. The program runs three times a week, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. all summer long. Keith Brown, a recreation specialist who has worked with...
Child safety seat event in Camden July 18; four additional sessions scheduled
CAMDEN — A series of child safety seat events will be held throughout Oneida County over the next few months, through a partnership between the county Health Department and the sheriff’s office. The first safety seat event will be from 10 a.m. to noon on July 18 at...
Oneida County Sheriff touts new program keeping kids on school buses safer
ORISKANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s an incident like the one in Manlius back in March that the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is hoping to avoid. The department is partnering with Verra Mobility, implementing the Crossing Guard School Bus Stop-Arm Enforcement program. “The problem is with most of these cases, we could never find out who […]
New Hartford Citizens' Band Kicks Off Summer Concert Season
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A community band formed over 100 years ago kicked off its weekly concert series with selections from "Game of Thrones," the "Harry Potter" movies, and some patriotic tunes ahead of Independence Day. The New Hartford Citizens' Band is led by Mike DiMeo. Wednesday marked the first...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Best Weekend Events For July 5-7 In Western New York
It’s the 4th of July weekend in Western New York, with sunny skies and fun times planned ahead. Concerts, festivals, and more fun events are planned for this weekend. The weather is going to be really nice, with temperatures hovering the 70s this weekend with lots of sunshine. Make sure you have your sunscreen lathered up!
It’s Here! Final Steps for Multi-Million Dollar Project on Route 9
A massive project in the Hudson Valley is nearing completion, and it will allow pedestrians and cyclists on Route 9 access to New York City like never before. Across New York State, there are countless initiatives meant to encourage non-motorized travel. In the Mid-Hudson Valley, local organizations are hard at work to complete the connection of 60 miles of trails that would create a continuous path from Kingston, NY to Port Jervis, NY. The project further south, however, may be even more ambitious.
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
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