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Movies — Jan. 23, 2019
Cinema Capitol: “A Star is Born” (R) 7:15. “Mary Queen of Scots” (R) 7. Rome Cinemas: “A Dog’s Way Home” (PG) 4:20, 6:40. “Aquaman” (PG-13) 3:55, 7. “Bumblebee” (PG-13) 4:55, … more
Public Safety Logs — Jan. 23, 2019
Mutual aid log To report an emergency: Call 911 Tuesday 6:18 a.m. Clark Mills and COCVAC Ambulance, Route 5, Kirkland, motor vehicle accident. 7:49 a.m. Oriskany, motor vehicle accident. 8:13 a.m. … more
Capital project update on school board agenda
An update on a proposed capital project for Rome Free Academy and Staley Elementary School, plus $40,000 in additional work that was needed for a Strough Middle School renovation, will be among Board … more
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City eyes $1.7M investment in Water Pollution Control Facility
The city hopes to invest about $1.7 million in its Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) this week for a project it says will offset costs of the facility’s operation. The Board of Estimate and … more
Brindisi, Katko push bill to pay TSA officers
New Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi joined with three-term Republican John Katko to introduce a bill to pay Transportation Security Administration officers, including the 100 who work at the … more
High speeds, icy roadway blamed in crash
BOONVILLE — Both drivers were hospitalized after high speeds and an icy roadway caused a two vehicle collision on Hayes Road this morning. Sheriff’s deputies said Michael Desmarais, of Boonville, … more
RECOGNIZE HER? — This dark-skinned woman with black hair and eyeglasses is wanted for questioning related to a larceny complaint at Walmart on Rome-Taberg Road from Christmas Eve. If you recognize her you are asked to contact Sheriff’s Inv. Justin Copperwheat at 315-765-2767. All calls will be kept confidential.
Sought for questioning
Utica man accused of drunk driving on Thruway
TOWN OF SALINA — A Utica man registered a blood alcohol content of nearly three times the legal limit on the Thruway in Onondaga County, according to law enforcement officials. State police said … more
COMPETITION — A Martin Luther King Jr. oratorical competition for students was held at W.A. Wettel Elementary School in Vernon. From left: teacher Michelle Martin, who organized the event; Sarah Moyer, who tied for second place in the competition; Rebecca Schieferstine, first place; Wettel Elementary Principal Vince Pompo; Layla Murphy, who tied for second place.
Students take part in oratorical competition
VERNON — W.A. Wettel Elementary School students took part in an oratorical competition in recognition of the late Martin Luther King Jr., reciting excerpts from some of King’s most powerful … more
Pair of area breweries lauded by industry website
Two area breweries were recently recognized by beer and brewery review website Greatbeernow.com, according to website officials. F. X. Matt Brewery in Utica, which produces Saranac and Utica Club, … more
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul
Masonic Research Institute gets $6M to expand labs
The Masonic Medical Research Institute in Utica is getting a $6 million state life science grant toward renovating and increasing laboratory space to accommodate more researchers, New York Lieutenant … more
Great Swamp Conservancy seeks shoes to raise funds for educational programs
CANASTOTA — The Great Swamp Conservancy of Canastota is conducting a shoe collection drive to raise funds for educational programing. The Nature Center will earn funds based on the number of pairs … more
Meetings — Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019
Thursday Board of Estimate and Contract, 8:30 a.m. Rome Council Chambers, Second Floor, Rome City Hall, 198 N. Washington Street. Oneida Zoning Board of Appeals, 7 p.m. Oneida Common Council … more
Oneida Chamber to host after-hours event Jan. 31
The next Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, hosted by the 2019 Chamber Board of Directors at the chamber office, 136 Lenox Ave., … more
RIDERS WELCOME — Organizers of the John Schoff Polaris Vintage Snowmobile Run are inviting riders to participate in this year’s event to be held on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m.(Photo submitted)
Vintage ride to hit the trails Saturday
LEE — The second annual John Schoff Polaris Vintage Snowmobile Run will be held on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. Participants will meet at Schoff Polaris, 6315 Elmer Hill Road, at 10 a.m. and ride … more
Local agencies among Excellus award winners
UTICA — Thirteen nonprofit organizations in the Utica/Rome/North Country region were chosen to receive Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Fall 2018 Community Health Awards. Each award recipient … more
SERVERS RALLY — New Hartford Assemblyman Brian Miller, at center rear, looks on as members of the Restaurant Workers of America rally Tuesday at the state Capitol in Albany against changing laws regarding how tipped workers are paid in New York. The association says servers would likely earn less money if the tipped wage credit were eliminated and the minimum wage fully applied to all workers in tipped industries.
Assemblyman joins rally against changes in how restaurant servers paid
Assemblyman Brian Miller, R-101, New Hartford, joined a rally at the state Capitol Tuesday against eliminating the credit for tips for tipped workers in favor of extending the minimum wage to all … more
HOME BASE — Sovena USA’s plant at Griffiss Business and Technology Park, 1 Olive St., is the company’s only plant in the United States. Here, olive oil products are received from European groves and refined and bottled.
Sovena cites continued growth as company accepts 2018 Empire Award
State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, presented Rome-based olive oil producer Sovena USA with the 2018 Empire Award before touring its Griffiss plant Monday morning. The award, given by state … more
US News boosts SUNY Poly ratings
UTICA — SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s online graduate programs have risen in U.S. News and World Report’s rankings, with the non-MBA accountancy program 60th of 150 ranked colleges, MBA program … more
Poverty symposium Monday in Utica
Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, in partnership with Utica College, plans a march and an expert panel at the college Monday as part of the 2019 Poverty Symposium, according to an announcement … more
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