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WATCH OUT, WASHOUT — A portion of Slater Road in the Town of Annsville is no more. Highway Department officials said heavy rains Thursday evening washed out this section of Slater Road, as well as part of Zuber Road. Both roads have since been closed to traffic. Officials said to be careful of both roadways and shoulders throughout the town.
Heavy rains take toll on local roads
Sites set for fall early voting
Early-voting polling places in Oneida County have been chosen by the Board of Elections: Union Station in Utica, the new New Hartford Town Hall, and the Westmoreland Fire Hall. The early voting … more
EQUINE COLORS — A horse is led near the track at Vernon Downs Friday morning during qualifying races. Employment at the Vernon racing, gaming and entertainment complex peaks during summer racing season. Vernon Downs is increasing promotions and marketing to deal with declining revenue from video lottery terminals.
Vernon Downs gets job-creation break as gaming revenue sinks
With increased competition for places to gamble in upstate New York, Vernon Downs hasn’t been able to maintain the employment level set in a 2010 deal with Oneida County to help with an expansion, … more
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Woodstock 50 not giving up despite denial
VERNON — Promoters of Woodstock 50 aren’t giving up on staging a three-day music festival at Vernon Downs in mid-August, saying they’re going to present their renewed application for a … more
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Lee board tosses bids for salt/storage building
TOWN OF LEE — After hearing two competing companies’ comments at the last two meetings and reviewing the matter in a closed session, the Town Board has rejected both bids for an expanded new … more
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Rome, Utica to get funds from AG’s ‘zombie property’ program
UTICA – New York State Attorney General Letitia James today announced the recipients of $9 million in grants to address the growing statewide issue of “zombie homes” – vacant or abandoned … more
FACING OFF — At left, Lt. Col. Bruce Maclean, outgoing Commander of the Canadian Forces Detachment at the Eastern Air Defense Sector, presents a ceremonial hockey stick to incoming Canadian Detachment Commander Lt. Col. Josh Klemen. The hockey stick exchange has become a tradition during the Canadian Detachment’s change-of-command ceremonies, said EADS. (Photo courtesy EADS)
New commander takes helm of Canadian detachment
The Canadian Forces Detachment at the Rome-based Eastern Air Defense Sector changed commanders in a ceremony Monday, according to an EADS announcement. Lt. Col. Josh Klemen assumed command from Lt. … more
FOR RENT? -- Oneida County legislators tour the interior of Building 101 at Griffiss International Airport in May in this file photo. Lawmakers on Wednesday ratified a plan to modernize the heating and utilities systems in the vast former Air Force hangar, along with neighboring building 100. The $15 million plan is to be paid for with energy cost savings over 15 years.
County legislators ratify deal to modernize heating in vast Griffiss spaces
More than a year after aircraft maintenance and overhaul company Premiere Aviation left a former Air Force hangar at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, Oneida County is near what may be a … more
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Late Friday Nights series debuts at Utica Zoo
UTICA — The Utica Zoo have added a twist to Friday Late Nights for the 2019 summer season. Starting Friday, July 12, visitors will be able to have access to the Utica Zoo on Friday evenings until 7 … more
LASSO LESSON — Dalton Morris of Kansas City practices his moves while crews put down dirt in the Utica Aud Tuesday. Morris will be part of the Utica Stampede rodeo there Thursday and Friday, an American Professional Rodeo Association event.
Rodeo ready to rope in new fans at Utica Aud
UTICA — A foot of dirt has been spread across the surface of the Utica Memorial Auditorium for the Utica Stampede, when the rodeo will come to the city Thursday and Friday for the first time since … more
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Special election for Clockville Water District on Aug. 13
CANASTOTA — There will be a special election for the proposed formation of the Clockville Water District on Aug. 13. Polls will be open from 6 a.m, until 9 pm. at the Lincoln Fire House 7224 Old … more
Emerald Ash Borer
State raises awareness of invasive species
ALBANY — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Agriculture and Markets hope to raise awareness of the dangers of invasive species across the state with New … more
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Picente appeals decision restoring Hennessy petitions
Whether Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. will face a contested general election is not definitely settled, as the attorney for Democratic Oneida County Executive candidate Michael Hennessy … more
RENOVATIONS DISCUSSED — County lawmakers tour Building 101 at Griffiss International Airport earlier this year. Lawmakers will weigh a proposal to improve the energy efficiency of several hangars in a bid to make them more cost effective for potential businesses.
County nears deal to update hangars
Oneida County legislators are near a decision on a plan to modernize the heating system in the vast former hangars at the former Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome in hopes of landing new rent-paying … more
PROPOSED DOLLAR GENERAL LOCATION — The area shown at right, off Turin Road/Route 26 in the Town of Lee slightly south of the Stokes-Lee Center Road intersection, would be the potential location for a new Dollar General store based on a presentation last week to the town Planning Board. At left is a vacant former retail building that would not be part of the proposed location. The new store building would be over 100 feet off Turin Road/Route 26, according to the proposal.
New Dollar General store proposed for Lee location
TOWN OF LEE — A new Dollar General store is being proposed off the west side of Turin Road/Route 26, slightly south of the intersection with Stokes-Lee Center Road. Plans for an approximately … more
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READY TO WORK — Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. speaks to participants in Work Readiness Day at Mohawk Valley Community College’s Rome campus today at the start of the 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program. Oneida County is placing some 460 14- through 18-year-olds in paid summer jobs at parks, community centers, child-care businesses and service agencies. Work last year included clearing brush on Memorial Parkway in Utica, planting community gardens, and building a stone walkway at the Midtown Utica Community Center. MVCC also provided a financial literacy workshop and sexual harassment training. Joining Picente were Rome Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo, county Workforce Development Director David Mathis, and MVCC Director of Community and Workforce Development Sarah Lam.
County workforce summer program kickoff
American Legion Auxiliary groups elect officers
Members of the Oneida County American Legion Auxiliary Past County Presidents have elected their officers for 2019-20 year. The new officers are: President — Ruth Jones, president, … more
HANDSHAKE.CITY — Christmas in July is coming to downtown Utica — a new event from Made In Utica to be held Friday, July 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Handshake.City container park in Bagg’s Square.
Christmas in July coming to Handshake.city
UTICA — Christmas in July is coming to downtown Utica — a new event from Made In Utica to be held Friday, July 12, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Handshake.City container park in Bagg’s Square. … more
Naturalization ceremony Thursday
U.S. District Court Judge David N. Hurd will preside over a Naturalization Ceremony to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 11 at U.S. District Court in Utica. Seventy-two individuals representing … more
PARKS COMMISSIONER AT DELTA — State parks commissioner Erik Kulleseid speaks during a visit to Delta Lake State Park this morning to kick off a seventh annual free Learn-to-Swim program. It is offered at more than two dozen state parks, according to an announcement. Behind him are people signing up with state park lifeguards
Parks Commissioner helps kick off annual swim program at Delta Lake State Park
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