The Utica Public Library announced the winners of its "Express Yourself Art Contest: 2010" during a reception just before the end of the show. The top five works of art out of 60 entries ... [more...]
Weatherization crews and private contractors have been busy making older homes and apartments more energy efficient with federal stimulus money, according to Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency E... [more...]
March 3, 2000 WHITESTOWN — Agriculture is not only important to our local economy, but also to the health and security of our citizens, according to Steve Miller, extension educator at Co... [more...]
I just finished reading the article in the Feb. 19 Daily Sentinel addressing the closing of some New York State parks. This action is supposed to help with closing the budget gap that we over-taxed... [more...]
On Monday, Mohawk Valley Community College welcomes local Holocaust survivor Helen Sperling for a 7 p.m. presentation. The free, public "Evening with Helen Sperling: Holocaust Survivor, Hi... [more...]
Hiking 2,160 miles to raise $16,000 is described by Jeff "Wrongfoot" Alt in "A Walk for Sunshine." An expanded third edition of the book about his adventures on the Appalach... [more...]
TOWN OF WESTMORELAND — State Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo’s office has filed a lawsuit against Auto One Group and owner Matthew Crever of New Hartford for failing to repay customers... [more...]
A book group will discuss "The Forger’s Spell: A True Story of Vermeer, Nazis, and the Greatest Art Hoax of the Twentieth Century" by Edward Dolnick on March 18. It’s in t... [more...]
The St. Elizabeth Medical Group office at 1256 Culver Ave., Utica, has received a $1,000 grant from the Utica National Group Foundation for its Reach Out and Read Program. The program makes lit... [more...]
OSWEGO — The discovery of the Great Lakes’ oldest confirmed shipwreck a British warship used in the American Revolution that sunk Oct. 31, 1780 — is the keynote presentation... [more...]
The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School Class of 1990 has scheduled three events for its 20-year reunion. Class members are asked to e-mail vvsclassof1990@aol.com or call 315-534-5991 as soon as... [more...]
SATELLITE BEACH, FLA. — Frank J. Rubino, 90, of Satellite Beach, Fla., died Friday, February 26, 2010. He was born in Rome, NY and came to Brevard County in 2009. He is survived by his br... [more...]
ORISKANY — "Googling Around" a presentation by Dennis Kininger, Dunham Public Library’s information specialist, will take place on March 11 at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 11, in th... [more...]
Mohawk Valley Community College offers non-credit courses designed to help computer users communicate more efficiently with e-mail or become more creative in designing a wide variety of materials. ... [more...]
Hamilton College Winslow Professor of Classics Carl A. Rubino presents a talk titled "Heroism Ancient and Modern: From Achilles to Luke Skywalker" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, in The... [more...]
The Rome school district in conjunction with Rome Catholic School has received a $150,000 state grant for instructional technology to boost middle-school achievement in all core subjects, with a fo... [more...]
Utica city historian Lou Parrotta will discuss the impact of the Erie Canal on the city of Utica in the 19th and early 20th centuries, starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, in the Oneida County Historical S... [more...]
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. still wants to settle at least some of the long-standing divisions with the Oneida Indian Nation, but only after critics of last year’s failed p... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Web-site: www.romepd.com Tuesday 12:14 a.m. E. Dominick St., suspicious activity. 12:37 a.m. E. Bloomfield St., suspicious vehicle. 12:42 a.m. E. Emb... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 9:39 a.m. 8299 Turin Road, first aid. 10:47 a.m. 227 Henry St., first aid. noon 6827 Liberty St., fire. 12:56 p.m. 201 S. James St., first ai... [more...]
A Utica man pulled over for traffic violations was found to be driving while intoxicated on Herkimer Road Tuesday. Sabahudin Hozanovic, 24, of Howard Avenue, was stopped for following too close... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — A mother and son and a teen-ager from Syracuse were apprehended at Consumer Square on Commercial Drive after stealing more than $2,800 in video games from Wal-Mart Tuesday. ... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:36 a.m. Thomas Road, Lee, larceny. 2:08 a.m. Oriskany Boulevard, Yorkville, alarm. 2:25 a.m. Route 5, Town of Lenox, car/deer. 5:28 a.m. S... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 12:58 a.m. Pond Hill Road, Annsville, check. 10:50 a.m. East Dominick Street, fraud. 11:29 a.m. Spring Road, Verona, assist. 12:42 p.m. Utica... [more...]
To report an emergency: 911 Tuesday 4:49 a.m. Cleveland, Moss Road, Vienna, investigate. 5:53 a.m. AmCare, Black River Boulevard, transport. 6:26 a.m. Maynard, Seymour Road, Marcy, ... [more...]
Tonight — Cloudy with scattered flurries. Lows in the lower 20s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Thursday — Cloudy with scattered flurries. Highs in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 1... [more...]
ALBANY (AP) — Here are the winning numbers drawn in the New York State lottery Tuesday Midday: Daily: 2, 0, 5, Lucky Sum: 7. WinFour: 7, 3, 8, 2, Lucky Sum: 20. Here are the winning numbe... [more...]
Tonight’s Schedule... College Basketball — Patriot League quarterfinal: Colgate at Lafayette, 7. Thursday’s Schedule... Scholastic boys Volleyball — Sect... [more...]
A Utica landlord accused of failing to get fire inspections for the properties he owns within the city, including the site of a blaze that killed four people in September, has been issued 13 new ci... [more...]
A former part-time sociology teacher at Mohawk Valley Community College denied several drunken driving charges during an appearance in County Court. Talitha Gorea, 33, of Whitesboro, was indict... [more...]
NEW HARTFORD — The former owner of New York Pizza and Deli on Clinton Road, accused of fondling three female employees, will spend a year behind bars. Nicholas Cavalier III, 39, was sente... [more...]
The Vernon-Verona-Sherrill boys volleyball squad is heading back to the finals after capturing a 3-0 shutout victory over visiting Chittenango during a Section III Class B semifinal matchup on Tues... [more...]
Rome native Madonia wins shot put title Rome Free Academy graduate and University at Buffalo senior Jake Madonia claimed the Mid-American Conference men’s shot put title on Saturday at Ce... [more...]
Several housemates and acquaintances contacted law enforcers after they said they witnessed a 20-year-old woman beating her pitbull. Angel K. Aldrich, 20, of 223 Henry St., posted $250 cash bai... [more...]
Election year politics kept Congressman Michael A. Arcuri busy this week, with Republican challenger Richard Hanna claiming he was "flip-flopping" on health reform and Arcuri calling for ... [more...]
The B Sharp Musical Club will present a free concert at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute, 310 Genesee St., Utica, on Wednesday, March 10 at 11:30 a.m. Performers include Judith Marchi... [more...]
BEAGLE — Howard T. Beagle, 72, of Rome and Bernhards Bay, on March 1, 2010. Services 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Nunn and Harper Funeral Home, 418 N. George St. Calling hours 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thu... [more...]
Howard T. Beagle, 72, of Bernhards Bay and Rome, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2010, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 22, 1937, in Prospect Park, PA, the son of ... [more...]
BARKER — To Joel Richard Barker and Allana Cheree Perry, of Lebanon, Tenn., on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010, in Williamson Medical Center, Frnklin, Tenn., a son, Alexander Joseph. Barker is the son... [more...]
Laura Marie Nardozza Lupica, 95, a lover of all things that life had to offer, went home to God peacefully on March 2, 2010 at Rome Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness, with her family by her ... [more...]
WHITESBORO — Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St., offers a number of programs in the coming week. For adults, scheduled are: Thursday, 2 p.m. Saving Energy. Ann Cianfrocco, community r... [more...]
Temperatures: 31 to 40 Normal Range: 23 to 40 Records: -12 (1980), 65 (1991) Rainfall: 0" Monthly rainfall: 0" Rainfall for year: 4.19" Snowfall: 0" ... [more...]
LITTLE FALLS — Additional charges have been filed against a man accused of setting fire to several residences and buildings in the city. Daniel Simonds, 24, formerly of 575 John St., Litt... [more...]
OLD FORGE — Easter egg tray painting workshops are being offered each Saturday this month, besides Sunday, March 21, and a "Carve a Gnome Home" workshop is slated March 13-14. T... [more...]
It’s too early to tell if his own 2011 property tax projection of 2 percent or less can be met, but Rome Mayor James F. Brown knows Utica’s plan for addressing rising costs this year wi... [more...]
Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito will host two hearings on Friday, March 12 to discuss local and statewide impacts of the governor’s 2010-2011 budget proposal. Assemblyman Herman D. Farrell Jr.... [more...]
YORKVILLE — Acquisition of the intellectual properties of an Arizona-based competitor will mean at least 20 more jobs for Meyda Tiffany Lighting, according to one company official. Meyda ... [more...]
PETERBORO — You’re invited to a free birthday party for abolitionist Gerrit Smith at 2 p.m. Saturday, which includes a talk on his tactics besides birthday cake. The Stewards for th... [more...]
Empire Aero Center may not be need its 200 plus employees much longer at Griffiss, but there’s interest in drawing them elsewhere in the aircraft maintenance and repair industry. A Louisi... [more...]
HERKIMER — National Poetry Series winner Joan Murray, performs at Herkimer County Community College Thursday at 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall of the McLaughlin College Center. It’s free and ope... [more...]
"Henrietta’s Family: An African-American Saga" will be discussed by local historian Maryellen Urtz at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. The free, public program will be held in the accessible ... [more...]
CLINTON — Showings of "The Alzheimer’s Project" will be featured on consecutive Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m., in Brookdale Senior Living Villas Sherman Brook, 99 Brookside Drive. ... [more...]
The Visual Arts program at the Rome Art And Community Center, 308 W. Bloomfield St., presents three exhibits for March with an opening artist reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday. The shows includ... [more...]
CLINTON — The French film "Boarding Gate" will be shown Sunday at 2 p.m., in the Kirner-Johnson Building auditorium at Hamilton College. The screening is free and open to the public... [more...]
