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Free hygiene item giveaway in Rome Saturday
ROME — The Rome branch of the NAACP will hold a free hygiene item giveaway to people still struggling after the July 16 tornado, according to President Jaqueline Nelson. The giveaway will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, Saturday, July 27, or until the items are gone in the parking lot of the Zion Episcopal Church at 140 W. Liberty St.
Boilermaker Announces 2024 Award Winners
Runners from Corporate Cup & High School Challenge Honored. July 25, 2024 (Utica, NY) The Boilermaker Road Race has announced the official winners of. the Corporate Cup presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the School Challenge. presented by GPO Federal Credit Union, all of which occurred within the 47th running...
Utica man sentenced to 10+ years prison for drug and firearm possession
UTICA, N.Y. — A man in Utica was sentenced to 130 months of federal prison for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm. Carlos Pena Uceta, 24, admitted to having more than five kilograms of cocaine purchased from New York City and transporting it back to the Northern District of New York. Pena Uceta also admitted to owning a 9mm ghost gun in a suitcase in his apartment.
Cicero Man Arrested Near Utica on Heroin/Fentanyl Charges
A suburban man was arrested Thursday by agents from the TRI-county Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team, or TRIDENT. Twenty-nine-year-old Alexander Bryant of Cicero was taken into custody north of Utica. Agents say he'd delivered a mixture of heroin and fentanyl to undercover agents multiple times. TRIDENT says that on one occasion Bryant delivered 48 bags containing 31 grams of the drug mixture. On Thursday, he allegedly delivered agents 56 bags containing 35 grams of the mixture.
Taste of Lebanon Returns to Deerfield, Continuing Today through Saturday
"Spread Hummus, Not Hate." That was just one of the many t-shirts festivalgoers can buy at Taste of Lebanon in Deerfield. Taste of Lebanon Returns to Deerfield, Continuing Today through Saturday. "Spread Hummus, Not Hate." That is just one of the many t-shirts festivalgoers can buy at Taste of Lebanon...
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center
Governor Hochul Announces Completion of “Ravens Challenge” at State Preparedness Training Center. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State recently hosted the 2024 “Raven’s Challenge,” the world’s largest annual training exercise for public safety bomb squads and military explosive ordnance disposal teams at the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC) in Oriskany, NY. Bomb technicians and military personnel representing various places around New York State, the country, and the world, including Germany, Poland, Ukraine, and Canada, participated in the exercise and engaged in training on response tactics for improvised explosive devices.
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...
American Red Cross lends a helping hand in Rome
ROME, NY (WSYR) – After a tornado ripped through Rome, the American Red cross is on sight, providing crucial resources to Rome residents facing loss and destruction. As the Red Cross’ Assistant Director of Information and Planning Courtney Shatraw tells us, it’s a community effort. “It’s neighbors helping neighbors,” said Shatraw. “These are folks that […]
Jefferson Co. man charged for alleged damage to holding cell window
WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A Jefferson County man who was an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail is facing charges after allegedly Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies allege that 26-year-old Dylan Howard is suspected of causing over $1,500 in damages after a July 15 incident. Howard was charged with criminal mischief in the second degree. He […]
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