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Raid leads to arrests, one-year shutdown of Rome Dairy Market
ROME — Members of the Rome Police Department Special Investigations Unit executed multiple search warrants regarding an investigation into Rome Dairy Market at 603 N. James St. on Monday, July 22. Police said they found and seized more than 350 cartons of unstamped and untaxed Seneca and Newport brand...
Rome Spirit 16U softball team heads to Eastern National Championships
The Rome Spirit 16U travel fast pitch softball team, which has started its season 14-1-1, will compete in the USSSA Eastern National Championships in Ocean City, Maryland, next week. The team — which has players from Rome Free Academy, Utica-Notre Dame, Oneida, New Hartford and Westmoreland High School — has...
Two arrested on gun charges in Rome
ROME — Two men have been taken into custody for weapons possession after search warrants were executed at homes on East Dominick Street and Wellesley Road, according to the Rome Police Department. Three handguns, four long guns, two high-capacity magazines, and a quantity of ammunition were recovered in total, authorities stated.
Volunteers sought to help clean up parks Saturday
ROME — The city of Rome is looking for volunteers to help clean up the parks and playgrounds still hampered by tornado damage this Saturday, according to city officials. Several city parks remain closed due to damage and debris from the July 16 tornado, including Gryziec Field, Fort Stanwix Park and Triangle Park, among others. The city is organizing a volunteer effort to clean these parks between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, in conjunction with Rome Clean and Green and Positively Rome.
Man threatens to kill Central NY cops, 911 dispatchers, authorities say
Update, Friday: Man arrested after threatening to kill CNY cops, 911 dispatchers in 22 calls. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
18-year-old shot multiple times on North Side Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y. — An 18-year-old was shot multiples times Wednesday night in the North Side of Syracuse, police said. Police responded to the 900 block of Park Street for a shooting with injuries around 10:20 p.m., said Kieran Coffey, a spokesperson for Syracuse police. They found an 18-year-old male...
Three pedestrians hospitalized after being hit by car in Utica; child in critical condition
Utica, N.Y. — Three people were hospitalized, including one child in critical condition, after being hit by a vehicle in Utica on Wednesday night, police said. Around 10:30 p.m. police responded to Route 12 northbound at the intersection of Oswego Street, Utica police said Thursday. Three pedestrians, an adult...
Utica Police release new video detailing events leading to 13-year-old's fatal shooting
UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department is sharing more about the fatal officer-involved shooting of a 13-year-old boy last month. The department shared a "Critical Incident Brief" video on Facebook Thursday evening to further provide information on the June 28 shooting of Nyah Mway. Police previously shared the...
15-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with South Utica Price Chopper Robbery
A 15-year-old has been charged in connection with a recent robbery at the Price Chopper in south Utica. 15-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with South Utica Price Chopper Robbery. A 15-year-old has been charged in connection with a recent robbery at the Price Chopper in south Utica.
Utica Blue Sox remain in middle of PGCBL standings; Sherrill's NYCBL season ends
As the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League’s regular-season winds down, the Utica Blue Sox are trying to find some traction. Back-to-back losses to fellow East Division foe Watertown this week hasn’t helped Utica’s cause.
Potentially Deadly Veggies Sold In New York Stores
A voluntary recall has been expanded due to the potential health threat it poses in New York State. Wiers Farm Inc. of Willard, Ohio, is expanding its July 12, 2024, recall. The recall was initiated by findings reported by the Michigan Department of Agriculture. The vegetables at the center of the recall may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Virus Spread By Deadly Creature Confirmed In Upstate New York, HV
Several counties in New York State are confirming a virus spread by the "world's deadliest' creature. In late June, the Rockland County Department Of Health confirmed the presence of West Nile Virus for the first time in 2024. West Nile Virus Confirmed In Rockland County, New York. The infected mosquitoes...
Accused Salman Rushdie Stabber Also Charged with Support for Hezbollah
From a Justice Department press release; Matar is also awaiting trial for attempted murder in New York state court: A grand jury returned a three-count indictment charging Hadi Matar, 26, of Fairview, New Jersey, with attempting to provide material support to Hizbollah, a designated foreign terrorist organization, engaging in an act of terrorism transcending national…
Commission to study reparations in N.Y. to convene for first time
Nine commissioners are slated to meet for the first time next week to start an 18-month study of potential reparations for descendants of enslaved people and the impacts of New York's role on the slave trade. The state's Community Commission on Reparations Remedies will meet on July 30 in the...
Vegas man sent death threats to public officials in N.J., N.Y., elsewhere, feds say
A Nevada man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening federal officials and state employees in New Jersey, New York, Washington D.C. and Montana, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday. The indictment handed down by a Nevada grand jury on July 16 charged Spencer Christjencody...
NYS Comptroller report calls for more action to meet state clean energy goals
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently released an audit saying for the state to reach its clean energy goals, more planning needs to happen. New York State passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act back in 2019. “Which creates a plan for New York State to achieve net zero greenhouse […]
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