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F.X. Matt expands with purchase of Flying Dog Brewery

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The F.X. Matt Brewing Company will be expanding its production at its facility at 811 Edward St. in west Utica with the acquisition of Flying Dog Brewery, a craft brewery from Maryland.

F.X. Matt Brewing Company will be expanding its production with the acquisition of Flying Dog Brewery, a craft brewery from Maryland.

Healthy eating workshop at Oneida YMCA on June 15

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The free Wellness Speaker Series at the Oneida Family YMCA, 701 Seneca St., will offer a seminar about eating healthy with whole foods at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 15.

UPDATE: Orange, smoky haze caused by Canadian wildfires

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The impact of Canadian wildfires was very visible in Rome around noon on Tuesday, June 6 in this sight captured on Griffiss Business and Technology Park.

The orange, smoky haze in the sky today is caused by rampaging wildfires in Canada and the northwest winds blowing the smoke across New York State.

SNAPSHOT: Construction continues on new Stewart’s Shop

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Construction continues for the new Stewart’s Shop at 2634 Genesee Street in Utica, the former site of Raspberries Cafe. The new gas station and convenience store faced an uphill battle to establish a location in the south Utica neighborhood, with residents voicing their concerns about introducing another gas station in the mostly residential neighborhood and the Utica Scenic and Historic Preservation Commission denying a motion to approve Stewart’s to demolish a house on the corner of Genesee Street and Woodlawn Avenue West. In January, the Utica Planning Board usurped the commission and approved Stewart’s plans, allowing them to move forward.

Construction continues for the new Stewart’s Shop at 2634 Genesee Street.

Officials gather for the unveiling of a newly constructed boat launch in Verona. The project will enhances fishing and boating recreational opportunities for all visitors, including people with disabilities, according to the state and local officials.

New boat launch among improvements launched at Verona site

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A new boat launch on the Barge Canal off Cove Road has been completed and is ready for public use, state officials said in an announcement on Monday at the site.

ZBA to meet June 19 in New Hartford

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A meeting of the town of New Hartford Zoning Board of Appeals will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, June 19, in the town of New Hartford Municipal Office, 8635 Clinton St.
Tyriek Berry

Parolee caught after fleeing Friday traffic stop in Utica

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A Utica man accused of fleeing a traffic stop on Varick Street last week while four others were arrested, was located and taken into custody.

Community Foundation announces new staff for neighborhood revitalization program

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In a significant step for its multi-partner Cornhill initiative, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties recently welcomed the first two staff members.

Loaded gun, cocaine found in Madison County traffic stop

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A Utica man wanted for assault in Texas was taken into custody on the New York State Thruway in Madison County.

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VIDEO: Rome Mayoral Candidates

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In this episode of Another Round, we sit down and talk a bit about what we want from both Jeff Lanigan and Jacqueline Izzo as they run for Rome Mayor.

The Ride for Missing Children Riders on Route 20, Friday, June 2.

GALLERY: 2023 Ride for Missing Children-CNY - June 2, 2023

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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children-Mohawk Valley branch hosted the  2023 Ride for Missing Children-CNY, on Friday, June 2.

EADS Honor Guard members Air Force Staff SGT Charles Saenger presents a folded flag to Master SGT Ryan LaClair. Each of the 13 folds of the flag has a meaning and was explained during the Memorial Day ceremony at Veternas Park in Rome.

GALLERY: Memorial Day ceremonies in Rome, NY - May 29, 2023.

Monday, May 29

Area residents participated in Memorial Day ceremonies on a sun-splashed day at both Veterans Memorial Park in Rome and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Griffiss Business and Technology Park Monday, May 29.

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Pujols hired to assist MLB commissioner, MLB Network analyst

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St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols reacts after hitting his 700th career home run during the fourth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 23, 2022, in Los Angeles. Pujols was hired Monday by Major League Baseball as a special assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred.

Albert Pujols was hired Monday by Major League Baseball as a special assistant to Commissioner Rob Manfred.

28th annual NateRace 5K, 12K slated for Saturday

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The 28th annual NateRace 5K and 12K will be held on Saturday in Canastota in conjunction with the International Boxing Hall of Fame induction weekend.

Hoops Festival tryouts set for June 14 in Rome

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The 11th annual New York State Basketball Coaches Summer Hoops Festival is set for the end of July.

SPORTS AGATE — JUNE 6, 2023

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Scores, results and more.

SPORTS ON TV — TUESDAY, JUNE 6

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Utica Post wins pair of District V American Legion contests

Yesterday at 8:02 PM
Utica Post got wins on Saturday and Sunday in District V American Legion baseball. Utica topped Moran Post 16-3 on Saturday then 2-1 … Read More
Poland shortstop Sarah Zuchowski turns a double play with West Canada Valley’s Hanna Burdick out at second in this file photo from Poland’s Section III Class D title game win. Zuchowski’s bat did damage in the team’s 7-0 win Saturday against Section X champion Edwards-Knox to punch the Tornadoes’ ticket to the state semifinals. She had two hits, four RBIs and scored a run.

Zuchowski, Hagues guide Poland into state semifinals

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Sarah Zuchowski drove in four runs and Shelbi Hagues held Section X champion Edwards-Knox off the scoreboard as the Poland softball … Read More
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Mets cut catcher Nido, reinstate Narváez from IL

Yesterday at 5:30 PM
Needing to make a difficult decision at catcher, the New York Mets cut light-hitting Tomás Nido on Monday when they reinstated fellow … Read More
Roger Craig

Craig, former MLB pitcher and manager, dies at 93

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Roger Craig, who pitched for three championship teams during his major league career and then managed the San Francisco Giants to the … Read More
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, left, Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, right, participate in the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday at the site of the new Bills Stadium in Orchard Park.

Buffalo Bills break ground on new $1.54 billion stadium

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In preparing to break ground on the Buffalo Bills new stadium, owner Terry Pegula looked to the sky to deliver a message to his late … Read More

Blue Sox split pair of games over the weekend

Yesterday at 3:56 PM
The Utica Blue Sox lost their home opener Saturday to the Oneonta Outlaws in extra innings but bounced back with a win the next day on … Read More

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Steam rises from the coal-fired power plant Niederaussem, Germany, on Nov. 2, 2022. The cause of global warming is showing no signs of slowing as heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere increased to record highs in its annual Spring peak, jumping at one of the fastest rates on record, officials announced Monday, June 5.

Amount of warming triggering carbon dioxide in air hits new peak

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The cause of global warming is showing no signs of slowing as heat-trapping carbon dioxide in Earth’s atmosphere increased to record highs in its annual Spring peak.

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