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CAN’T COUNT THEM ALL — In the winter, crows flock to Utica at night by the thousands. In the spring and summer, most of these crows disappear. Andrea Townsend, an assistant professor of biology, will discuss the birds and their migration and behavior patterns in an event on Wednesday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. at The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St.
Talk to focus on Utica crows
UTICA — The public is invited to attend a discussion by Andrea Townsend, an assistant professor of biology at Hamilton College, who will present “Where Did All These Crows Come From?: The … more
SOLAR MEETING — Representatives of Apex Clean Energy speak during a meeting at Boonville Elementary School Tuesday to share with residents plans for a proposed solar-power project near the Adirondack Beverage Company.
Company shares info on proposed Alder Creek solar project
BOONVILLE — Apex Clean Energy hosted two public informational hearings last week to provide information and take questions from the community about the solar energy project proposed in the towns … more
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Blankenbush
Blankenbush to run for another term in state Assembly
Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush, R-117th Dist. of Carthage, is seeking re-election, he announced Thursday. Blankenbush, a former Jefferson County Board of Legislators chairman, LeRay town councilman and … more
RCIL, other groups promote Census 2020 awareness campaign
The Resource Center for Independent Living and a coalition of other community organizations are promoting awareness of taking part in the 2020 Census and helping residents make sure they are counted. … more
Western Town Library hosts AARP Safe Driver Class
WESTERNVILLE — The Western Town Library is having an AARP Safe Driver Class on Saturday, Feb. 29, from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 9172 Main St.  The cost is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. … more
KILLING HEMLOCKS — Evidence of hemlock woolly adelgids on hemlock tree needles is seen on a hemlock tree. No larger than a speck of pepper, the Hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life on the underside of needles sucking sap and eventually killing the tree.
Learn about protecting hemlocks from destructive pest with walks
The hemlock woolly adelgid is an invasive forest pest that kills hemlock trees. Winter and autumn are ideal seasons to search for the destructive pest, say experts, as the insects create a white … more
U-DISTRICT ANCHOR — An artist’s rendering shows the exterior of the new $44 million Nexus Center in downtown Utica. State and local officials were on hand on Wednesday to announce the groundbreaking of the facility which is to be home for a host of amateur and professional sporting events.
Officials hail groundbreaking of $44M Nexus Center
UTICA — State and local officials were on hand on Wednesday to announce the groundbreaking of the $44 million Nexus Center in downtown Utica. The 169,440-square-foot tournament-based recreation and … more
Officials pursue veterans cemetery
Local, state and federal officials are pursuing how New York’s first state veterans cemetery could be established somewhere in Oneida County. Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22nd Dist. of Utica, a … more
2020 Innovation Summit coming to Verona
VERONA — The 2020 state Innovation Summit will be held Oct. 27-28 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino, according to an announcement by the Empire State Development agency. The annual summit brings … more
FUNDING RECIPIENT — Thirty-six upstate New York hospitals and health centers last year earned $29.3 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of the nonprofit health insurer’s Hospital Performance Incentive Program, including Oneida Healthcare Center, shown above.
Hospitals receive funds for quality improvements from Excellus BCBS
UTICA — Thirty-six upstate New York hospitals and health centers last year earned $29.3 million in quality improvement payments from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of the nonprofit health … more
Lawmakers ask for regional Census office in Utica
Three state legislators and the Oneida County executive are asking the U.S. Census Bureau to open a regional field office in the county in advance of the 2020 Census about to be taken. State Sen. … more
CONGRESSMAN REVIEWS DFAS TOPICS — U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, at left, stands with Rome Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) union local President Edward Abounader at Brindisi’s Washington, D.C. office last week during Abounader’s visit to discuss DFAS-related matters.
DFAS union keeps wary eye on concerns
Multiple issues on the horizon that could affect the Defense Finance and Accounting Service — a March date for federal review of commercial providers, plus potential job shifting to the military, … more
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YOUNG VOLUNTEERS — Some of the young people involved in the 2019 Children Care Initiative of the Oneida County Youth Bureau are honored during a Tuesday morning recognition in the legislative board room at the county office building in Utica. In 2019, 1,641 youth devoted 11,096 hours of community service in the initiative.
Oneida County officials honor youth volunteers
Oneida County young people gave back 11,096 volunteer hours to the community in 2019 through the Oneida County Youth Bureau’s Children Care Initiative, on activities ranging from making Christmas … more
Utica Home Ownership Center lands grant
The Utica Home Ownership Center will receive $237,500 in federal grant funds as a member of the national NeighborWorks network, Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22, Utica, announced Tuesday. The funds … more
SU Dance Team to give clinic at CAC in Sherrill
SHERRILL — Local students are invited to meet the Syracuse University Dance Team and learn technique and form from the group, according to an announcement by city officials. The Sherrill Community … more
Volunteer firefighters seek Oneida County support on criminal disclosure reform
A group of volunteer firefighters asked Oneida County legislators Wednesday for support protecting them from potentially having first-responders’ names and contact information disclosed to … more
Picente
Picente warns state Medicaid action could cost county millions
UTICA — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. warned county legislators that the county could face a 7 to 9% property tax increase in the worst case if the state cap on local share of … more
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FOR TESTING, NOT FLIGHT — The YF-16 prototype that had long been used for testing by the Air Force’s Rome Lab is shown here mounted on a test tower at the Newport Research Facility circa 1987. It has been transferred to an aviation museum in Texas.
Lab ‘landmark’ headed to Texas museum
An airplane prototype long used for testing by the Air Force’s Rome Lab, including being mounted on a tower at a Newport research site, has been transferred to an aviation museum in Texas. The … more
Pringle
New commander of AFRL at Wright-Patterson
A second change in command in the past month is in line for the overall Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) that has headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and a local Rome Lab … more
VALENTINES FOR VETS — Ed Borek, a volunteer at the Charles A Gaetano Veterans Complex in downtown Utica, accepts a box of valentine’s made by area school children from Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi on Friday. The Vietnam era Navy vet said that he and other area vets appreciate the children and the congressman for taking the time to recognize those who served their country.
Congressman thanks vets, tours businesses
UTICA — Rep. Anthony J. Brindisi, D-22, spent Friday traveling across Oneida County, meeting with business owners, veterans, defense contractors and area workers. Brindisi toured Atlantic Testing … more
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