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Christmas in Little Falls Rocks the Holidays the weekend of Dec. 9-11 with festive events, specials, entertainment and selfies with Santas.
Christmas in Little Falls event rocks the holidays
The City of Little Falls, the Youth & Family Center and Think Local Little Falls have joined together to spread holiday cheer with a weekend of festive events, specials and … more
Litte Falls Downtown Revitalization Initiative — Crowds line Main Street during a previous Cheese Festival in Litte Falls in this file photo. The city’s Main Street and downtown area will get a $10 million enhancement as part of the state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative. See story on page 4.
Downtown revitalization projects to enhance Little Falls
Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced eight transformational projects in the City of Little Falls as part of a state $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. more
Danú performs “An Emerald Isle Christmas” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 in the Sarkus-Busch Theater at Herkimer College.
Danú plays free concert at Herkimer College
The Herkimer County College Foundation will host Danú performing “An Emerald Isle Christmas” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3. more
One of two homes heavily damaged by fire on East Clark Street in Ilion Monday evening. A total of 13 people — nine adults and four children — have been displaced from their homes. Fire officials said no one was injured.
13 people displaced after two homes catch fire in Ilion
A total of 13 adults and children have been displaced after an apartment fire on East Clark Street Monday evening spread to the whole building and a neighboring home. more
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Herkimer Central School District National Junior Honor Society President Brian Flint, left, National Honor Society President Lilliana Langdon, center, and Student Council President Izabella Vredenburg pose with items for the annual Holiday Project.
Herkimer National Honor Societies, Student Council lead Holiday Project
Herkimer Jr./Sr. High School’s Student Council, National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society are once again hard at work on their annual holiday project.  more
A sample ballot for the 2022 election.
ELECTION RESULTS: State, county and local races in Oneida, Herkimer, Madison and Lewis counties
Check out this list to see how races fared in your community.  more
Early voting begins today
Early voting for the upcoming general election opens today, Saturday, Oct. 29 and will run until Sunday, Nov. 6.    more
A deer looks over its shoulder off Golden Avenue in Rome on Thursday, Oct. 27. Officials are reminding drivers that the fall months is also breeding season for deer and moose, making them more active. Roughly 41% of all crashes between a deer and a vehicle in 2021 occurred during October, November and December.
Watch out for deer, moose on roadways this fall
The end of the year is breeding season for deer and moose, and state officials want you to be on the lookout for more active animals on area roadways. more
Supporting Katie Waltermire, center left, Sunday at the starting line of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Utica are, from left, her sister Joanna Marshall with son Jaxson in the stroller, her daughter McKenzie and niece Brianna on the bike, her boyfriend John Monette, sons Ethan and Tim and mom, Janet Stevens.
Breast cancer survivor says regular checks can save a life
It was her children that she was worried about the most when breast cancer survivor Katie Waltermire received her diagnosis. more
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The CDC found that in 2022, 2.55 million high school and middle school students reported they currently use an e-cigarette. About 85% reported that they use flavored e-cigarettes, and over 50% reported using a disposable e-cigarette. 
Effort seeks to curb youth vaping
As e-cigarettes continue to be wildly popular, particularly with teenagers, groups in Central New York are working to curb usage among children and teens. more
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A kayaker paddles by as a man fishes at Forestport Reservoir on Wednesday, Oct. 5. According to observers with the state I LOVE NY fall foliage program, leaves are expected to be at peak color and brilliance in and around Old Forge this weekend with varying color shows elsewhere in the region.
Peak color show arrives in Adirondacks
Gorgeous peak fall colors are expected in the Adirondacks this weekend, with beautiful near-peak leaves to be found throughout most of the Catskills. more
Leaves begin to change colors on a portion of a tree along Master Garden Road on Thursday in Utica. Fall foliage is beginning to pop out across New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program. Locally, fall foliage observers say their is roughly 30% change in color in the Utica/Rome area with nearly 55% change in the Old Forge area.
Sizzling autumn show in full bloom in Old Forge
The Adirondacks are known for its breathtaking fall views which typically arrive when the crowds from the summer begin to thin out and cooler temperatures arrive. more
A sign on the front door of The Utica Zoo announcing its closure this week. The Utica Zoo has been closed since Sunday due to a ‘temporary lapse of our inspection,’ according to Executive Director Andria Heath. She said a new inspection has been scheduled for Thursday to clear up any lingering concerns from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Utica Zoo hopes to reopen by end of week following ‘temporary lapse of inspection’
The Utica Zoo is looking to reopen its doors this week after a recent inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture caused them to close for several days. more
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First monkeypox case confirmed in Oneida County
The Oneida County Health Department announced today that a county resident has tested positive for monkeypox. more
Easels on the Gogh will offer fall-themed painting at Herkimer College’s Fall Fest and Alumni Weekend.
Herkimer College hosting Fall Fest & Alumni Weekend
Herkimer College will hold its annual Fall Fest and Alumni Weekend beginning with the Herkimer Generals Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony next weekend. more
From left, Alicia Dicks and Kayla Ellis announce prize winners as the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted Mohawk Valley Gives on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at their office location in Utica. The 24-hour day of giving was established to commemorate the organization's 70th anniversary supporting the needs of the local community by raising funds for nonprofits. Participants were also able to win cash prizes and match funds or challenge incentives to organizations.
Community raises more than $600,000 during Mohawk Valley Gives
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted its first 24-hour day of giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” to benefit local nonprofits serving the two counties. more
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.
Colors begin to emerge, leaf peepers report
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills. more
Ella Dreimiller, 4, and her grandmother Peggy Tuttle, complete the corn maze at the Pumpkin Junction on Graffenburg Road in Sauquoit on Thursday, Sept. 15. The corn maze is open and free. This year’s design spells out Pumpkin Junction 2022.
Corn mazes take shape for fall fun
Autumn in Central New York brings cooler temperatures, bright orange pumpkins, Halloween, and, for the more adventurous, corn mazes. more
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The final day of collection of household hazardous waste for the season is Friday, Sept. 30, at the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 80 Leland Ave., in Utica.
Household Hazardous Waste collection ends Sept. 30
The last day for the 2022 season of Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority’s EcoDrop Utica will be Friday, Sept. 30. more
Headliner of the Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ Festival Dirty Blanket performs at a recent concert.
Dirty Blanket to headline Bluegrass, Brews & BBQs
It’s a no-admission day filled with music, food, and fun at the Bluegrass, Brews & BBQ festival from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, in the historic Canal Place.  more
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