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Labor union makes ‘no meaningful progress’ with Micron yet, but talks continue
Syracuse, N.Y. — A national labor union said it has made no “meaningful progress” in reaching an agreement with Micron Technology that would require the company to remain neutral if employees want to organize at the company’s proposed plants in Central New York. At the same...
Rome, Oneida County officials offer updates on tornado cleanup programs, relief efforts
Roads are open, power is restored, and debris is being cleaned up — but city and county officials said Rome isn’t out of the woods yet and are committed to continuing efforts to rebuild and recover after the tornado. At a press conference on Friday, Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr., and Rome Police Chief Kevin James gave what updates they could before the weekend. ...
Woodstock '99: 'It didn't need to end this way'
ROME — It didn’t need to end this way. That’s what I told myself the Monday morning after Woodstock ‘99. When it was announced the 30th anniversary of the Woodstock was going to come to Griffiss Park — in our backyard — I threw myself at Woodstock ‘99.
Rome seeks state help as it faces over $20 million in tornado damage
ROME, N.Y. — As residents in Rome continue to clean up and process the destruction the city faced after a tornado tore through nearly a week and a half ago, leaders are working hard to get people the help they need. Since then, the city has been hard at...
Black leaders unveil Project 2025 counteroffer
Black leaders are presenting voters with an alternative to Project 2025, the controversial plan prepared by conservative groups to guide the next Republican administration. Project FREEDOM — orchestrated by Until Freedom, Live Free, MPower Action, Woke Vote and KAIROS Democracy Project (KDP) — will canvass, engage in calls and run pro-democracy digital campaigns to help…
Smith Post brings top pitching to state tournament, looking for more offense
Smith Post opens the American Legion baseball state tournament with a game on Sunday afternoon. The Rome-based team, winner of the District V tournament, brings a trio of top starting pitchers and strong defense. If the offense can create just a little more, said manager Ryan Hickey, the team has a shot at its first state title since 1998.
SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers
Unprofessional, rude, and disgusting: those are just some of the words to describe the behavior of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gal who has captured national attention. She now faces possible removal from the bench after threatening a group of Black teenagers at a house party near Utica in the summer of 2022. Police bodycam ... Read more The post SMH: State Supreme Court Justice Facing Removal After Threatening To Harm Black Teenagers appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Engineering Camp inspires future engineers in Rome
ROME — “You are all engineers,” Engineering Camp head instructor and founder Toni York told the 20 student participants Friday at the Orion NTROPEE facility. “You are already engineers because you did real engineering this week.”. The weeklong Engineering Camp welcomed area students in grades 6-8,...
2 Local Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, Training and Supplies
UTICA, N.Y. -- A few upstate fire departments in New York will soon receive a total of $665,310.24 in federal funding. The funding, which was announced by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, will support nine fire departments by providing protective gear, training and supplies for emergency personnel.
Snow Ridge Scholarship Golf Classic October 5th
Boonville, NY – The Snow Ridge Scholarship Golf Classic is back and better than ever this fall! Originally planned for summer, the event has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 5th, to ensure a fantastic experience for all participants. This exciting event is a fundraiser for the Snow Ridge Scholarship Fund, which aims to award two scholarships in the Fall of 2024. One scholarship will be awarded to a Snow Ridge employee who is a high school senior or college student, and the other will go to a local high school senior interested in a career in outdoor recreation or hospitality.
First Presbyterian still in 'digging out phase' after Rome tornado
ROME — Clean up and stabilization efforts continue at the First Presbyterian Church in Rome, with church leaders as much in the dark as everyone else on the future of the house of worship. “I know everybody is looking for some answers. We don’t really have all the facts...
Store in Rome busted for untaxed cigarettes, 10+ pounds of cannabis
ROME, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — On Monday, July 22, the Rome Police Department searched the Rome Dairy Market at 603 North James Street. Celine Dion performs for 1st time since ‘stiff-person’ diagnosis: What is the disease?. Police found over 350 cartons of unstamped/untaxed cigarettes, along with 10+ pounds...
State police charge man in 'officer-involved' shooting incident
CHAUMONT, New York (WWNY) - State police charged a 68 year Chaumont man Friday for allegedly threatening Jefferson County Sheriff’s deputies with a knife. Brian Countryman was charged with two counts of menacing a police officer, a felony, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.
Cuomo '24 is men's track and field all-academic athlete
Hamilton College's Peter Cuomo '24 (East Williston, N.Y./The Wheatley School) has been recognized as one of the 2024 NCAA Division III Men's Track & Field All-Academic Athletes by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). All honorees must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.30...
Largest Summer Fellowship Cohort Graduates from Masonic Medical Research Institute
UTICA, N.Y. -- Masonic Medical Research Institute held its annual graduation ceremony on Friday. A total of 19 summer fellows completed a rigorous scientific program over ten weeks, engaging in hands-on research and workshops. "The program culminated in a graduation ceremony where the Fellows presented their research to MMRI staff,...
Here's a look at ticket prices for Utica Comets' games for 2024-25 season
Single-game tickets for the Utica Comets‘ upcoming season are available for purchase. Ticket prices are similar to last season, though some games have different pricing levels throughout the season.
Lawyers, justice group criticizes new UPD video
UTICA — A local justice coalition and the legal team for the family of deceased 13-year-old Nyah May are criticizing the release of a new critical incident briefing video by the Utica Police Department. On Thursday, July 25, the police department released an 8-minute video on the events that...
Utica Blue Sox rally for win in final regular-season home game of 2024
UTICA — The Utica Blue Sox closed the home portion of the 2024 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League regular-season schedule with some late-inning heroics. Held in check for seven innings Thursday against the visiting Oneonta Outlaws, the Blue Sox totaled three hits, four walks and took advantage of some miscues to rally for five runs in the eighth inning.
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