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Mites-level hockey tourney set for early 2025 at Nexus Center
UTICA — The inaugural “Puck You Cancer Cup Mite AAU Hockey Tournament” is set for January in Utica. This event, organized by Rob Esche’s Save of the Day Foundation in conjunction with the Capital District Giving Tree Foundation, is set to take place at the Utica University Nexus Center from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26.
Over $2M awarded from CDBG funding to Utica nonprofits, city projects
UTICA — Over $2 million in federal funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) has been awarded to the city of Utica. On Wednesday, Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime announced select not-for-profit agencies and city projects he has allocated funding to. According to the U.S. Department of Housing...
New bill aims to expand student participation on school boards
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–In New York State, a student representative is authorized to sit on a school board. But if a recently passed bill is signed, it would become a requirement for all school districts and BOCES. “Obviously the student wouldn’t be able to vote,” explained Senator Shelley Mayer, the Senate’s Education Chair. “The student wouldn’t […]
Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard. With the Independence...
Beloved benefactor dies, Rotary formed: This week in Mohawk Valley history
Cornelia Cooper Graham, one of Utica's most beloved benefactors, dies at age 84 in her home at 241 Genesee St. She donated much of her time and money to local charities and served on many of their boards of trustees. One of her favorites was the Utica Orphan Asylum. Her...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
Fran Brown Ranked Lowest Among ACC Coaches By CBS Sports
CBS Sports recently released its ACC coach rankings ahead of the 2024 college football season, and the well-recognized sports website didn’t do Syracuse justice. CBS Sports ranked first-year head coach Fran Brown dead last in the 2024 ACC Coach Rankings. This places him 17th overall in the conference, as there are 17 teams in the ACC, and and 67th overall in college football.
Former Skyline units to start becoming available for lease this fall, officials say
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The horror of the former Skyline Apartments in Syracuse came into the full public view after the grisly murder of 93-year-old Connie Tuori in her twelfth floor apartment. After more than three years of legal battles, uncertainty and change of ownership, the apartment units on the twelfth floor are set to be the among the first that could become available for rent once again as soon as this fall.
NY weather update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Dutchess County Friday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Dutchess County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Northwest...
New York gas prices rose from last week: See how much here
State gas prices rose last week and reached an average of $3.48 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $3.46 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has fallen about 6 cents since last month. According...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Rest stop restaurants should be open 24/7
Driving back from Vermont a week ago for a short trip, we stopped on the New York State Thruway to fill up and grab a coffee. As per usual on a Summer Sunday, the highway was crowded with traffic, mostly families trying to get back to Jersey to prepare for the coming work week. It was early so the crowds weren't too bad for us, but the lines at the other storefronts were starting to grow.
2 People Wanted By New York State Police
Do you know either of these two individuals? New York State Police want to speak to them in connection to a crime. New York State Police at Homer need your help in identifying these two suspects - a male and a female. Trooper responded to a call at the Walmart on Bennie Road in Cortlandville on May 14, 2024. It was reported that the two suspects left the store with a full cart of items and did not try to pay for the items. The suspects fled the Walmart in a black pickup truck. Despite their best efforts, Troopers have not been able to locate the suspects and need the public's help identifying them. If you have any information, please call New York State Police at (607)561-7400.
NY awards colleges with tech, lab grants. How much did Finger Lakes schools receive?
Three Finger Lakes region colleges have received millions of dollars in grants for various projects, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced last week. Grants through the Higher Education Capital Matching Grant Program support construction and renovation of new laboratory and research spaces, the purchase of new instructional technologies and equipment as well as other investments. Campuses receiving the grants have to invest at least $3 of their own funds for every $1 of state funds they receive.
NY waives State Park pool fees for the summer. Where are pools located?
Kids in New York can swim for free at certain state park pools — including a few close to the Rochester area — for the remainder of the summer, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday. State park pools in the Finger Lakes/Southern Tier region are available at Letchworth State...
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