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Madison County tourism guide ready to go
The 2019 Madison County Visitors Guide is now available, Madison County Tourism, the county’s official tourism promotion agency, announced. The 32-page magazine, which features a scenic shot of the … more
Sitrin receives Colbert grant
NEW HARTFORD — The Sitrin Health Care Center was recently awarded a $2,500 grant from the Stephen Colbert Americone Dream Fund of Coastal Community Foundation. The fund was created by celebrity … more
Unemployment rate falls in region, remains steady in state
Unemployment in the Rome-Utica area fell from January 2018 to January 2019, according to newly released state Labor Department data. For the 12 month period ending with January, the nonfarm job count … more
Two roads to share in $1.4M from state, Griffo announces
UTICA — Two road projects, one each in Oneida and Lewis counties, are getting repairs as part of the state’s PAVE NY Initiative, state Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47th Dist. of Rome announced. The … more
Lee Center fire commissioners discuss long-running renovation project, authorizing pagers to monitor emergencies
TOWN OF LEE — Further work and inspections needed for a long-running Lee Center firehouse renovation, plus various equipment purchases, are among recent items before the town Board of Fire … more
Joseph Boardman
Taberg native, former Amtrak chief Boardman dies in Florida
Taberg native and Rome resident Joe Boardman, a former administrator of the national passenger railroad Amtrak, has died, Amtrak announced today. Boardman, 70, had a stroke while on vacation with his … more
Oriskany students to perform ‘Guys and Dolls’
ORISKANY — Oriskany Junior/Senior High School will present the musical Guys & Dolls Friday through Sunday, March 8-10, in celebration of Music In Our Schools Month. Tickets are $6 at the door. … more
Aerial-inspection company joins regional drone alliance
A company that provides aerial inspections and helps other companies do their own inspections with drones has joined the organization that uses Griffiss International Airport in Rome for developing … more
Brindisi
Brindisi introduces bill on cable and internet regulation
Congressman Anthony Brindisi is introducing his first bill since taking office in January from New York’s 22nd Congressional District, a measure intended to get cable television and internet … more
Vienna rabies case confirmed
A skunk in the town of Vienna was confirmed to have rabies, prompting a person who came in contact with the animal to undergo post-exposure treatment, the Oneida County Health Department said. It’s … more
QUIET NOW AFTER BUSY 2018 — Snow covers the ground at the bath house at Delta Lake State Park with a few ice fishermen way out on the lake in the background. Attendance at Delta Lake State Park in Western was 340,761 for 2018, an increase of 73,488 from the 2017 figure of 267,273, according to the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Attendance up at Delta Lake State Park for 2018
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the number of visitors to New York state parks, historic sites and campgrounds topped 74 million in 2018. Locally, Delta Lake State Park’s attendance last year was 340,761, … more
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Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful plans clean-up season
Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful, a six-county affiliate of the national Keep America Beautiful program and a standing committee of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, has announced its … more
STATE OF ONEIDA COUNTY — Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. delivers his State of the County speech Tuesday afternoon at Danielle’s Banquet Specialists in New Hartford. Picente outlined a host of initiatives, ranging from social services to health care to economic development during his nearly one-hour address.
Picente seeks merger of social service departments
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. wants to merge four county agencies into one social-services division called the Department of Community and Family Services. Picente announced the … more
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Small-business center starting women’s group
UTICA – The Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center is launching a women’s mastermind group for women business owners, professionals, and decision makers with an introductory event from … more
Farm to host shop-talk meeting
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County has scheduled its March Shop Meeting for dairy and crop producers for noon to 2 p.m. March 20 at The Simons’ Family farm, 9664 Starr Hill Road in … more
Brindisi joins fight against robocalls
Congressman Anthony Brindisi, D-22nd District, is turning attention to intrusive and deceptive automated phone calls. The first-term congressman held a press conference in Utica this morning to call … more
Summer youth employment applications available
Oneida County is taking applications for its 2019 Summer Youth Employment Program, County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. announced. Program participants work up to 50 hours and are paid minimum wage. … more
Learn how to become an official weather spotter
CAZENOVIA — The Madison County Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service have scheduled an advanced Skywarn Spotter Course from 6:30-8:30 p.m. April 4 at the Cazenovia Public … more
DEEP CUTS — A log is cut with a large mill-like saw during a tree removal project this morning at Lee Town Park in a wooded area in the park’s southern end. The project, approved by the Town Board in December 2017, involves removals representing a portion of the overall wooded area, according to the town.
Tree removal begins at Lee Town Park
TOWN OF LEE — Other than snowmobilers passing through on a main trail, the public is being urged to stay away for a couple of weeks from the town park’s southern wooded area, where several … more
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RUNNING FOR THE HEART — Runners on Route 291 round a curve near the Chaminade Road intersection in Stittville. Saturday’s 45th America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk raised $967,747, according to the American Heart Association.
Heart Run raises nearly $1 million
UTICA — The 45th America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk of the Mohawk Valley raised $967,747 from nearly 5,000 walkers and runners this weekend, the American Heart Association has reported. … more
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