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Age-based waiver for Canastota police exam approved
ALBANY — State Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-53, Rome, and Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-122, New Hartford, have announced that legislation they sponsored on behalf of the Village of Canastota has been signed into law. The legislation allows an individual to seek an age-based waiver to take the competitive examination to become a full-time officer with the village’s police department, as approved by the mayor and chief of police.
Oneida County is Offering Residents Money Towards Repairing Failing Septic Systems
One of the biggest expenses that a homeowner may have to deal with is a repair or replacement of their septic system. For those who don't know what that is, you don't have to stress or lose sleep over it. For those who do know what those are get ready because Oneida County is offering you a big chunk of change to help fix or replace your system.
Rome officials consider tearing down church damaged in tornado
City of Rome officials are considering knocking down one of the historic churches damaged when last month's tornado twisted through the city. There is a vote scheduled Thursday that if approved would give the city the opportunity to explore bids from construction companies to demolish St. Mary's Church on Liberty Street.
Newly erected cell tower addresses dead zone issues at Utica-New Hartford border
UTICA/NEW HARTFORD — A new cellular tower has been erected in the parking lot of the New Hartford Recreation Center, addressing the years-long issue of dead zone issues affecting the Utica-New Hartford border. After numerous complaints on the lack of cellular service in the area, as well as a...
Central New York Town Named “Most Charming” in the Entire Country
A whimsical town located in the heart of Central New York was given an incredible honor from Reader's Digest. If you crave spending a relaxing weekend at a place that looks like it jumped straight out of a story book, you're in luck. There's a place in the Empire State...
Rome to seek proposals for new Parks Master Plan
ROME — The city of Rome is seeking proposals for a new Parks Master Plan over the next 30 days. The window was approved by the Rome Board of Estimate and Contract at its semi-monthly meeting at City Hall on Thursday. Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan made a new...
Utica's Party in the Park to take place Saturday
UTICA — After rescheduling Utica’s annual Party in the Park, event organizers are reminding the public that it will be taking place at 4 p.m. today at F.T. Proctor Park on Rutger Street in Utica. The event will feature a variety of food vendors, bounce houses, interactive activities,...
Rome schools capital projects underway at RFA, Strough
ROME — Rome City School District Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Management Robert Mezza led a capital project update Monday during the district board of education’s regular semi-monthly meeting. Joined by the district’s Director of Facilities Alex Rodriguez, LaBella Associates Project Managers Justin Shaffer and Craig Dailey, and...
Part of the Rome community for more than 150 years, St. Mary's Church faces demolition
Rome’s skyline changed forever when the tornado hit and took the steeples off St. Mary’s Church — and now it’s confirmed that St. Mary’s is coming down. Owned by Kabari Wellness Institute since 2022, St. Mary’s Church grew out of Rome’s German-speaking population to have a catholic house of worship in the community. ...
Program shares history of Underground Railroad in Peterboro
PETERBORO — Historian Norman K. Dann closes the Gerrit Smith Estate Summer Sunday Series at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 with his presentation on “The Underground Railroad: And the Examination of Its Moral Significance.”. Held at the Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark, 5304 Oxbow Road, Dann will...
TRAVEL ADVISORY: Road closures along No. Genesee Street beginning Wednesday
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that roads along North Genesee Street in the City of Utica will begin closing after the Labor Day weekend. According to the DOT, motorists should expect short-term closures along North Genesee Street to facilitate overnight paving...
Buy Fresh Apple Cider Within 100 Miles Of Upstate New York
Looking for some fresh Apple Cider across the Upstate New York region? There are quite a few places to choose from within 100 miles of the Utica and Rome area of the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. New York State has a handy map to find a sweet (unfermented)...
Transformative DRI projects aid in revitalizing downtown Utica
UTICA — Downtown Utica has undergone immense changes over the last few years, emerging as a destination for hospitality, healthcare, athletics, and culture. With the assistance of state funding through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, $10 million was awarded to Utica in 2021 and 16 projects were allocated funding to continue Utica’s emerging city life.
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