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DEMOLITION TO BEGIN — The state Department of Environmental Conservation will begin demolishing the former Rome Cable building on South Jay and Henry streets next month, officials told the public in an informational meeting on the project Wednesday. The state will cover the cost of building removal and of toxin cleanup on the site.
Demolition to begin next month at former Rome Cable site
Members of the public trickled into South Rome Senior Center Wednesday night to hear from the Department of Environmental Conservation on the state’s plans at the former Rome Cable site. The site, … more
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Ava woman charged with drunken driving following accident on Route 49
TOWN OF FLOYD — A 36-year-old woman is accused of drunken driving after her Jeep rolled over several times on Route 49 Friday night. Sheriff’s deputies said Abigail J. Loomis, of Ava, was … more
State wants electricity from Oneida County to help run Albany’s Empire State Plaza
Electricity for New York state’s massive office complex in Albany may soon come from a solar array in Oneida County. The array would be on state-owned land in the Oneida County Airport Business … more
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Transportation group says 10% of NY bridges rated deficient in some way
Ten percent of bridges in New York state are rated in poor or structurally deficient condition, according to an analysis by a transportation non-profit group that draws attention to public spending … more
SURPISE! — Members of the Project Fibonacci Foundation, including Project Fibonacci founder Andy Drozd, accepts a $10,000 grant for being the Copper City category winner in the The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida County’s second annual Community Choice Awards contest.
Project Fibonacci receives $10K Community Choice Award
The Project Fibonacci Foundation was the winner of $10,000 in the Copper City category of the Community Choice Awards. Three local nonprofit organizations were nominated in the Copper City category … more
EYE ON THE FUTURE — A meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26, will focus on ways enhance the recreation, tourism, and economic development potential of the Old Erie Canal — shown above being navigated by a kayaker. The meeting will be at Oneida City Hall from 4 to 6 p.m.
Meeting seeks input on Old Erie Canal
ONEIDA — How to enhance the recreation, tourism, and economic development potential of the Old Erie Canal — that is the question being posed by Madison County, the New York State Department of … more
Registration to open for Team Drone Challenge
Registration for the local CNY Drones Group’s third annual Team Drone Challenge, whose latest version is called FARM-i-GEDDON, will open Sept. 28 via the group’s website at cnydrones.org. A … more
Brindisi announces annual aid to fire companies
Several fire and ambulance departments and volunteer companies throughout the 22nd Congressional District are sharing $1.1 million U.S. Department of Homeland Security grants in fiscal year 2020, … more
Clifford Fuel acquires Reilly’s Dairy
SAUQUOIT — Clifford Fuel Co. Inc. has reached an agreement with Reilly’s Dairy to purchase the convenience store and car wash located on Pinnacle Road in Sauquoit. After more than 40 years … more
State Labor Department and Empire State College announce job-education alignment program
The New York State Department of Labor and SUNY Empire State College have signed an agreement to create the Empire State Career Connector, a program to connect individuals to growing jobs sectors and … more
RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR EFFORTS — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has awarded commendations for a pair of deputies for their work on the department’s recent accreditation by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services Accreditation. From left: Sheriff Todd Hood; Dep. Krystyna Rotella who received a divisional commendation; Cpl. Michael Currier, who received a Sheriff’s Office commendation; Undersheriff R.J. Lenhart; and Capt. William Wilcox.
Pair of Madison County sheriff’s deputies receive commendations for efforts
WAMPSVILLE — Two members of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received Commendation Thursday for their hard work and dedication that led to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal … more
Job count declines in Utica-Rome metro area
The number of jobs in the Utica-Rome metropolitan area has decreased in the last year, according to data released by the state Department of Labor on Thursday. For the 12-month period that ended with … more
Road work report: Route 49 exit at Route 233 closure continues
The Route 49 westbound ramp to Route 233 remains closed, and drivers will encounter a full ramp closure with a signed detour in place due to bridge rehabilitation, according to the weekly report of … more
Refugee center takes on new name to match breadth of services offered
The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees has launched a space and training center for community engagement, workforce development and inclusiveness, and taken a new name to reflect its adding … more
Meetings — Sept. 23 and 24, 2019
Monday Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency board of directors, 12:30 p.m. at 9882 River Road, Marcy. Boonville Village Board, 7 p.m. Village Office, 13149 State Route 12. Boonville Town Planning … more
Household hazardous waste acceptance site closes on Sept. 30
The last day to get rid of paint, chemicals, pesticides and other household hazardous waste for free a the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority’s EcoDrop is Monday, Sept. 30, the agency announced. … more
Movies — Sept. 21, 2019
Cinema Capitol: “Apocalypse Now” (R) 3, 6:30. “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” 4, 7. Rome Cinemas: “Ad Astra” (PG-13) 11:15, 2, 4:45, 7:30, 10:15. “Downton Abbey” (PG) 11:20, … more
Looking for best deals on holiday flights, book next week, AAA advises
The best booking window for holiday air travel begins next week, according to AAA, which released its yearly air travel analysis on Thursday. “Holiday travelers should make their plans now and … more
Public Safety Logs — Sept. 20, 2019
Fire log To report an emergency: 911 Friday 7:20 a.m. W. Bloomfield St., first aid. 8:01 a.m. W. Bloomfield St., first aid. 1 p.m. Black River Blvd., first aid. 1:39 p.m. N. George St., lockout. 1:52 … more
Power outage caused by tree hitting transmission line
TOWN OF CAMDEN — The power outage that effected about 9,200 customers in Rome and the surrounding area Friday afternoon was caused by a tree hitting a transmission line, according to National Grid … more
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