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Little League NYS 12s Baseball Tournament 2024: Stephen Grippo’s dynamic pitching vaults South Shore into title game (photos)
Stephen Grippo has certainly had his share of success on the mound donning a South Shore uniform dating back to his time as a 10-year-old, but there was something different — for the better — on Friday. A bit more snarl. If you purchase a product or register...
Nominate a Hero for the Central & Northern New York Real Heroes Celebration
LIVERPOOL (July 24, 2024) Do you know an individual or group in Madison, St. Lawrence, Herkimer or Oneida counties who has saved a life through extraordinary action? Or someone in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego or Onondaga who has made a meaningful impact in the community this year?. Now is your chance...
$34 million to improve internet access in Southern Tier
ALBANY, N.Y. — More than $70 million will be used to connect people across NYS to high-speed broadband internet. New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the plan on Friday as part of a $228 million federal investment. The projects will build more than 800 miles of public broadband infrastructure...
40 Central New York high school athletic departments earn state academic honors
Syracuse, N.Y. — The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced this past year’s highest academic honors on Friday and Section III was well represented. In total, 40 athletic departments from the section were honored as either a school of distinction or a school of...
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.
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