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17-Year-Old Shatters Glass to Break into Store and Steal Cash, Goods, Police Say
UTICA, N.Y. -- An investigation into a commercial burglary on Eagle Street has led to an arrest. The incident occurred on June 13, when Utica Police responded to 904 Eagle St. for an individual who had broken glass and entered the store, stealing cash and other products, according to a release from UPD.
After initial resistance, Marcellus takes big step toward arrival of Stewart’s Shops and gas station
Marcellus, NY - Nojaim’s Brothers of Marcellus and Stewart’s Shops have finalized the sale of the long-time grocery store to the convenience store chain. Richard J. Nojaim and Grocer LLC sold to Stewart’s Shops Corp. on July 16. The sale price was $1.7 million, according to Onondaga County real estate records.
Whitesboro senior awarded Kathleen Clements Scholarship
NEW HARTFORD — Whitesboro High School senior Katherine Mullen was awarded the 15th annual Kathleen A. Clements Scholarship from the Oneida-Herkimer-Madison (OHM) BOCES School and Business Alliance (SABA). The $500 award was given to Mullen based on her hard work, participation in the SABA program, commitment to learning, letters...
Legendary pianist Richard Goode performs in Cooperstown
The Cooperstown Summer Music Festivalwelcomes legendary pianist Richard Goode for an all-Beethoven program on Tuesday, July 30 at 7pm in the Otesaga Resort Hotel in Cooperstown, Artistic Director Linda Chesis joins us to tell the story of how this recital came about and how Goode's reputation is so strongly linked to Beethoven's sonatas. She also gives us a preview of the next concert which features blues and jazz vocalist Catherine Russell.
Blue Sox secure playoff home game with win
All the Blue Sox needed to secure a playoff game at Murnane Field was to knock off the lowly Boonville Lumberjacks at the Robert Smith Sports Complex on Sunday, July 27. Despite already prepping for the long trip home, the Lumberjacks certainly were not going to make it easy.
Here’s who made syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore of Utica Proctor girls athletes
Syracuse, N.Y — It wasn’t easy, but after receiving hundreds of votes and scouring many record books, the Mount Rushmore of Utica Proctor girls athletes has been selected. Syracuse.com’s Mount Rushmore Project is an endeavor that identifies the four best boys and girls athletes in the history of selected Section III schools. Utica Proctor is one of the programs we highlighted this summer, along with Baldwinsville, Hamilton, Henninger, Tully and Westhill.
Rotary Gala raises over $12K for RCIL program
UTICA — The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) received a donation of $12,432.76 from the Utica Rotary Club. This donation was the result of the rotary’s Service Above Self gala held on June 7 at the Stanley Theatre. The gala featured live music by Soul Injection, a...
Utica Equipment Finance Completes $15.5MM Transaction
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House in New York State Explodes Leaving One Person Dead
Officials are saying a resident is dead, with another one being airlifted to a hospital, after a house exploded in New York state. The Post Standard reports that other residents as far as ten miles away claim they heard the blast Wednesday evening. Natural gas leaks can sometimes cause an...
Don’t get lost: NYS DOT begins changing exit numbers on Central NY highways
The New York State Department of Transportation has begun changing exit numbers on multiple highways in Central New York. Exits on Interstate 81, Interstate 690 and state Route 481 will be updated to numbers matching their mile markers along each highway, the DOT announced last month. Exit 11 for Ithaca/Cortland on I-81 recently changed to Exit 52 and Exit 13 for state Rt. 281/Preble is now Exit 62; both include smaller signs noting the “old exit” number.
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Recall: Many Vehicles In New York Need A New Engine, For Free
Many New Yorkers will get a brand-new engine installed in their vehicles, for free. Toyota has updated its recall involving over 100,000 vehicles. The company issued a safety recall involving certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. About 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles, gas-only models, sold...
Where Are 22 Speed Cameras in New York This Week
22 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in the Empire State this week, one in Central New York. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
ALERT! This Nasty Virus Is Back New York State
Officials in portions of New York State are reporting that there has been an uptick in the amount of confirmed cases of a nasty virus. The summer is here and most people are spending time outdoors. Whether it is a backyard picnic, or camping and hiking, there are so many fun things to do when summer hits the Empire State. However, there are some dangers that you need to be aware of.
2024’s Weather has been crazy in Western New York
The weather today is going to be some of the nicest weather we have seen in a while here in Western New York. We are just over halfway through 2024, and it is amazing how crazy the weather has been already this year. so much has happened that you might...
Upstate New York as a national tech corridor? Report finds some obstacles
A new report from a national economic think tank finds some challenges to turning Upstate New York into a national tech economic hub. The biggest obstacle: a lack of small business lending. State and local officials say they intend to invest millions into rebuilding the Upstate economy and turning the...
Aug. 2-3: Stone Mills Agricultural Museum 55th Annual Art & Craft Fair
The Northern New York Agricultural Historical Society Stone Mills, New York is holding their 55th Annual Art and Craft Fair on Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stone Mills Agricultural Museum30950 NYS Route 180LaFargeville, NY The event will have free admission and parking; there will be over 40 […]
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