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The parcel at 114 1/2 River St. in Rome is shown on Monday, Feb. 6. Last week, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals rejected a request for a pair of variances to convert the structure from a two-unit dwelling to a three-unit dwelling.
Rome ZBA rejects variance requests for River Street parcel
The rejection was based on lack of proof of financial burden and legal documentation that the property was a three-family dwelling when it was purchased. more
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A workman aligns a plank before cutting it for use at a new housing site in Madison County, Miss. Taking on a home renovation or even a simple repair project can turn disastrous — and expensive — without proper planning. When deciding whether to don safety glasses and get started or pay a professional, consider personal abilities, the time commitment and potential costs.
NerdWallet: How a data nerd approaches DIY home improvement projects
I started 2021 by buying an 1885 hulk of a home, sight unseen, with visions of restoring its earlier grandeur. more
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A monarch butterfly feeds on Rose Milkweed.
COLUMN: Add native plants to your garden
It started a week before Christmas, the gardening catalogs in our mailbox. The initial trickle is now a flow with several coming daily. more
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A visitor looks at orchid blossoms at the Palmengarten botanic garden in Frankfurt, Germany.
COLUMN: The 2023 plants of the year
If you like to follow gardening trends, add the “plants of the year” to your garden. more
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A split-leaf philodendron plant inside of a home. Non-climbing varieties, such as tree or split-leaf philodendrons, can get quite large: twice as wide as they are tall. Therefore, be sure you have an indoor space big enough for the plant to grow.
COLUMN: Philodendrons an easy houseplant to grow
Philodendrons are some of the easiest foliage houseplants to grow. more
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Moss growing at the base of a tree at Raccoon Grove Nature Preserve in Monee, IL.
COLUMN: Should you worry about lichens, moss on trees?
Now that deciduous trees are bare, trunks and branches have taken center stage, and you might be noticing nuances and irregularities that evaded your attention over the summer. more
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Ron Wagner stands next to a for sale sign at Wagner Farm on Old Oneida Road in Rome on Thursday, Jan. 12. Wagner, who has run the popular local agribusiness for more than two decades, said the current economic climate has made it nearly impossible for family farms to remain sustainable.
Wagner Farms to end operations
A longtime staple of the community that’s been around for 25 years, Wagner Farms will discontinue its farming operations and change directions in 2023. more
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Among changes for taxpayers, The IRS raised the standard deduction, which is taken by more than 90% of taxpayers, by $1,800 for married couples filing jointly and by $900 for single filers. The standard deduction amounts in 2023 will be $27,700 for married couples and $13,850 for singles.
NerdWallet: From taxes to auto insurance: Sneaky ways inflation may affect your money in 2023
By now, you’re probably familiar with the more obvious ways inflation affects your finances. Your money doesn’t go as far as it used to at the grocery store or the gas pump, for example. more
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A front yard in Westchester County, N.Y., pictured on May 4, 2022, has been converted from lawn to pollinator-friendly, native plants.
COLUMN: Resolve to plant native this year
Happy new year, gardeners! It’s time to make those new year resolutions. more
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Pictured are houses for sale on Lexington Ave in Oneida Wednesday, December 4, 2023.
Experts see shift in local housing market
Prior to the holiday slump, the local housing market was still hot, but realtors say they are starting to see some things shift. more
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The shelter at the head of the Trenton Greenbelt Trails is shown on Thursday, Jan. 5. The popular trail system will host a guided hike on Thursday, Jan. 26, to help outdoor enthusiasts learn how to protect the area’s hemlock trees from an invasive pest.
Trenton Greenbelt, Camden Forest Park hikes to help protect hemlocks from invasive pest
Local residents are invited to attend one or both of two guided walk-and-talk training sessions to occur in January and February at a pair of local public trails to learn how to monitor hemlock trees. more
The price of eggs from large-scale producers has gone up drastically, but area experts say local eggs may be available at farm stands and other venues for less than grocery store prices.
Amid spiking costs, are local eggs cheaper?
Shoppers have been noticing a hefty price tag on their eggs at the grocery store, with some retailers even limiting the quantity shoppers can buy. more
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Emergencies such as power outages or severe weather can happen at any time and can be costly. Unplanned hotel stays, lost documents and damaged property are just a few of the expensive outcomes.
NerdWallet: How to prepare for your next emergency
Here are steps you can take to make sure you’re ready for the next emergency. more
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The interior of the Chittenango rest stop on the New York State Thruway is shown on Friday, Dec. 30. The rest stops, which are in the midst of a major reconstruction, vary in size, with some travelers criticizing the smaller size of some of the rest stops, such as the one in Chittenango.
Thruway Authority explains size, amenity differences at rest stops
If you have visited one of the three New York State Thruway rest stops that were rebuilt and reopened within the last few months, then you may have some thoughts about their size. more
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A better credit score can expand your access to credit and make borrowing more affordable. For example, having a score of 700 versus 650 could mean getting approved for a new car loan at 4.9% interest instead of 7.25% interest, financial experts say.
NerdWallet: Five ways to build your credit score in 2023
You’ve got big financial plans for 2023. Maybe they include buying a home or car, or getting a new travel rewards credit card to help pay for your next trip. more
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Shoppers pick out items at a grocery store in Glenview, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 19.
How to get more bang for your buck when you visit the grocery store
With inflation hitting many people’s grocery bills, finding ways to cut costs is more crucial than ever. more
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A close up view of a poinsettia in the Xochimilco borough of Mexico City, Saturday, Dec. 10. Despite being a universal Christmas icon, few people are aware the Christmas Eve flower, commonly known as the poinsettia, is native to Mexico.
COLUMN: ‘Tis the season for poinsettias
The poinsettia, one of the most recognizable plants, is the top-selling potted plant in the United States. more
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Jimmy Morawiec stands outside with his bee hive crates on Wednesday, Dec. 21 in Marcy. Morwiec teaches beginner and advanced beekeeping classes at Cornell Cooperative Extension and has been keeping bees in Oneida County for 16 years.
Local beekeeper bundles his bees for the winter
Winter has a lot of annoyances to contend with, but one thing people don’t have to worry about is pesky insects and stinging bees. more
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A kitten reaches through a cage to play on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society in Utica. Shelters in Oneida and Madison counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care.
Homeless for the Holidays: Local shelters slammed with strays
Shelters in Madison and Oneida counties are experiencing higher volumes of surrenders and animals in need of medical care. more
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A Bobcat operater clears the Remsen Main St. sidewalks on Monday, December 19, 2022
SNAPSHOT: Snow blankets the area in Monday storm
Several inches of snow blanketed the Village of Remsen on Monday, Dec. 19. more
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