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$130 million school budget passes in Rome; $16.6 million budget passes in Oriskany
Voters passed the $130.2 million Rome City School District budget, garnering 61% of the vote, according to figures released by the district Tuesday night. The tally was 1,097 in favor of the budget … more
PROJECT SEARCH — A graduation ceremony for Project SEARCH, a collaboration between Arc Herkimer and Herkimer College, took place on Thursday. The agency and college celebrated the accomplishments of three interns, who spent the last year rotating through campus departments to gain hands-on experience, develop work readiness skills, and secure integrated employment. From left: Catherine Loomis, Arc Herkimer vice president of community engagement and career development; Dr. Cathleen McColgin, Herkimer College president; Kevin Crosley, Arc Herkimer president/CEO; Interns Connor Wilks, Allison Perry, and Jackie Sherman; Nicole Knapp, Arc Herkimer employment services specialist; and Shayna Huyck, Arc Herkimer assistant program director.
SNAPSHOT: Project SEARCH holds graduation ceremony
A graduation ceremony for Project SEARCH, a collaboration between Arc Herkimer and Herkimer College, took place on Thursday, May 16, 2022. more
The Strough Middle School and Louis V. Denti Elementary School have come together and will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical JR.” on May 19 to 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Strough Auditorium.
Strough, Denti schools to present ‘Matilda The Musical JR.’
ROME — The Strough Middle School and Louis V. Denti Elementary School have come together and will present Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Musical JR.” on May 19-21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Strough … more
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Adirondack teacher named state finalist for award
ALBANY — Justin Wiedrick, a math teacher and STEAM program adviser in the Adirondack Central School District, is one of four New York State teachers who have been selected as state-level finalists … more
During a ribbon cutting on May 6, officials celebrate Canastota Central School District becoming a part of the Connected Community Schools network
Canastota officially becomes Connected Community School
CANASTOTA — Canastota Central School District (CCSD) is the latest area district to officially become a Connected Community school. While Connected Community Schools (CCS) has been a part of the … more
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Representatives from Revere Copper Products, the Rome City School District and Assemblywomen Marianne Buttenschon unveil antimicrobial copper tape strips that has been installed on doors at the building to fight the spread of germs.
Revere Copper donates antimicrobial tape for Gansevoort School building
ROME — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Rome, hosted a press event on Friday with Revere Copper Products which donated antimicrobial copper tape to the Rome City School District at Gansevoort … more
Candidates for the Utica School Board election answering questions and outlining their platforms on Monday at the Chancellor Apartments as part of an East Utica Neighborhood Watch program. From left: Howard Potter; James Paul; Tennille Knoop; Lucretia Hunt, the event’s master of ceremonies; and Mike Fellows.
Several Utica board of education candidates outline positions
UTICA — Several candidates in the upcoming Utica City School District board of education elections answered questions and outlined their platforms as the East Utica Neighborhood Watch hosted a meet … more
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Eight to run for four seats on Rome BOE
ROME — Rome Chapter NAACP will host its third annual Meet the Candidates Night for the Rome City School District Board of Education election at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9, at Strough Middle School, 801 … more
Instructor Bill Judycki helps Cooperstown resident Sarah Feik fly a drone during the 2022 Drone Festival at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica. The event featured interactive drone demonstrations, racing drone and flight demos, hands-on racing simulators and more. Attendees also had an opportunity to fly a mini drone or hovercraft.
Drone Festival held at MVCC
The 2022 Drone Festival at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica — held Saturday, April 30 — featured interactive drone demonstrations, racing drone and flight demos, hands-on racing … more
CONNECTED — Officials celebrate Madison Central School becoming a part of the Connected Community Schools network with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the district.
Madison schools join Connected Community Schools effort
MADISON — Imagine, as a student, not having to worry about basic needs so you can excel in your academics and social wellbeing. That’s what Connected Community Schools (CCS) hopes to provide … more
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READ ALL ABOUT IT — Striking for better wages, the cast of Newsies will hit the stage Friday through Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 in advance, or $10 at the door.
Tickets on sale for RFA’s Newsies
ROME — Tickets for the Rome Free Academy production of the musical, Newsies, are now on sale for $8 through Thursday, or $10 at the door. Presale tickets are available at Jervis Public Library, 613 … more
Rome music education program receives national recognition
ROME — The Rome City School District has once again been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music … more
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Griffiss Institute, Rome Lab partner on cyber defense effort
ROME — The Griffiss Institute will again work with the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and Office of Undersecretary of Defense, along with several universities, to train a new … more
Rome schools voters to decide on $130M budget
ROME — In a unanimous vote at its regular meeting on Tuesday, the Rome City School District Board of Education adopted a proposed budget of $130,285,026 for the 2022-23 school year. The spending … more
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SPECIAL GUESTS — Applauding students during Friday’s AFRL Challenge event were, from left: Rep. Elise Stefanik; Sarah Muccio; Rome Mayor Jacqueline Izzo; Rep. Claudia Tenney; and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon. Student photos online at www.romesentinel.com.
Contest, $25M award highlight week at AFRL
Friday capped off a weeklong challenge helmed by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate, and Griffiss Institute — the 2022 Annual Challenge Competition at the Innovare … more
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ACTION URGED — Utica School Board Candidate Tennille Knoop speaks outside Proctor High School on the need to address mental health in the District by pursuing funding for programs and initiatives
Utica school board candidate unveils plan on student mental health needs
UTICA — Utica School Board candidate Tennille Knoop spoke at a press conference Wednesday, calling for action and presenting a plan to address student mental health needs across the district by … more
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Lawsuit filed against Rome City School District, officials
ROME — The Rome City School District, its superintendent and the vice president of its board of education have been named in a lawsuit filed last week by former Rome Free Academy Boys Varsity Head … more
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SINKING HER TEETH IN THE TOPIC — Raelinn Doxstader, of Remsen, displays her junior individual presentation “Equine Dentistry” at a recent 4-H event.
Local youth participate in local 4-H Horse Communications event
Dozens of local youngsters participated in the annual Oneida County 4-H Horse Communications events on March 19 at the Municipal Commission in Boonville and April 2 at the Oneida County Cornell … more
AT WORK IN THE LAB — SUNYPoly Assistant Professor of Biology Adam McLain with Assistant Professor Lauren Endres are shown at work in the lab recently. SUNY Poly has received more than $105,000 from the National Institute on Aging, a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as part of an overall $439,000 collaborative research effort, to study the aging process at the molecular level.
SUNY Polytechnic receives funds to study aging process
UTICA/ALBANY — The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute has announced Assistant Professor of Biology Adam McLain with Assistant Professor Lauren Endres have received more than $105,000 … more
FILE - In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, walks before a meeting with President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 1, 2022. Kyiv was a Russian defeat for the ages. It started poorly for the invaders and went downhill from there. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP, File)
Cazenovia College to give honorary degree to Ukrainian leader
CAZENOVIA — Cazenovia College is joining a growing group of colleges in New York and other states who are presenting honorary degrees to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The College Board … more
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