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Summer Band Festival Returns to New Hartford for 5th Year
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- The New Hartford Village Green will host the fifth New Hartford Band Festival, organized by the New Hartford Citizens Band, this Saturday. The daylong event begins at 10:45 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m., featuring free concerts from local community bands. This free event will also...
Woman Hit by Car on Floyd Street in Utica; Driver Arrested
Utica Police responded to Floyd Street recently for a female who had been hit by a car. Woman Hit by Car on Floyd Street in Utica; Driver Arrested. Utica Police responded to Floyd Street recently for a female who had been hit by a car.
Grand Rehabilitation resident in Utica accused of injuring nurse
UTICA — A resident of the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing in Utica is accused of yanking a staff member’s stethoscope, causing an injury, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said resident Demond Perry, 48, of Utica, became upset at the Grand on Sunset Avenue at about 11:45...
Utica teen accused of breaking into Eagle Street store
UTICA — A teenager is accused of stealing cash and merchandise from the Eagle St. Express, according to law enforcers with the Utica Police department. Police said the 17-year-old broke through the glass to get into the store on Eagle Street on June 13, where he stole cash and other products from inside.
Watertown Rapids close out PGCBL regular season with win over Oneonta
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – The Watertown Rapids closed out the regular season in style with a 6-4 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League victory over the Oneonta Outlaws Sunday at the Alex T. Duffy Fairgrounds. Tyler Jacobsen recorded two hits and two RBIs while Dylan Wanat tripled and drove in a run for Watertown, which wrapped up the […]
Syracuse Paired With Maryland For Gotham Classic
Syracuse will face Maryland in the 2024 Gotham Classic at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, Dec. 21. Tickets will go on-sale to the public tomorrow, Tuesday, July 30, at Noon EST and can be purchased on Ticketmaster.com. THE SYRACUSE-MARYLAND SERIES. Maryland has a 5-4 advantage in the all-time series...
Back 2 Work: July 29–August 2
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Back to Work job orders for July 29—August 2. Full time for a global leader in mobile and industrial hydraulics. Duties: Responsible for inspecting material receipts and associated documentation. Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent. Must have familiarity with the use of vernier calipers and multi-meters. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
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...
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