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Now that it’s past Memorial Day, the official summer season is starting. Summer fun can also bring some serious risks. Follow a few precautions to keep the whole family and your personal property safe. In general, always have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit handy.
Summer Safety Tips — avoid summer emergencies
Now that it’s past Memorial Day, the official summer season is starting. Summer fun can also bring some serious risks. more

Relay for Life of Central New York participants dress as scarecrows for one of the themed laps at last year’s fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. The event returns from noon to 10 p.m. June 10 at Delta Lake State Park in Rome.
Save and celebrate lives at the ACS Relay For Life of CNY
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Central New York, presented by Upstate Cancer Center, invites the community to honor and remember loved ones while fighting back against cancer. more
A plate of chicken riggies at 69 Steakhouse & Saloon in Whitesboro.
COLUMN: 69 Steakhouse and Saloon boasts ‘best chicken riggies, greens’ ever
Just “off the beaten path” that is Route 69, a curbside sign reaches for the stars in the Saturday evening sky, heralding 69 Steakhouse and Saloon. more
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A butterfly bush in New Market, Va. Butterfly bush is considered invasive.
COLUMN: New York Invasive Species Awareness Week
All of us can influence the introduction, spread, and management of invasive species. Learn more by participating in this year’s New York Invasive Species Awareness Week, June 5-11. more
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Diana Jaworski
F.O.C.U.S. Time: Pack lightly
Some travelers will tell you the horror stories of their suitcases exceeding the weight limit set forth or established by their airline. more
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Paul Shapiro’s Ribs & Brisket Revue is the headliner during the second annual Jewtica festival from noon to 6 p.m. June 11 at the Jewish Community Center of Utica.
Jewtica festival set for June 11
“You don’t have to be Jewish to love Jewtica!” promises festival director Joe Silberlicht. more
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Rome’s own comedian Becky Wiggins hosts a Copper City Comedy event at 7 p.m. June 10 at the Rome Polish Home.
Copper City Comedy show set for June 10
Local host comedian Becky Wiggins presents headliner Cindy Arena at the latest Copper City Comedy event at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Rome Polish Home, 415 South George St. more
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The new owner of Villa Verona Vineyard in Oneida, Amy Rizzuto, pauses for a quick photo in the Tasting Room Thursday, June 1.
New owner aims to create comfortable, fun atmosphere at Villa Verona
Villa Verona Vineyard and Bistro and Spa has a new owner, Amy Rizzuto, a local native to New Hartford. more
Rome Free Academy students, from left, Trinity Brindeau, Palae Wah, Katelyn Boyer, Isaiah Mellace, Gwendolyn Caro and Noah Dailey, recently earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy.
RFA students earn NYS Seal of Biliteracy
By awarding the state Seal of Biliteracy, the Rome City School District celebrates students who have multilingual competence. more
Edward Waskiewicz
Waskiewicz named new principal of Clinton Elementary School
The Clinton Central School District Board of Education intends to appoint Edward (Eddie) Waskiewicz as principal of Clinton Elementary School at its June 6 meeting. more
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri was joined by Ace Morreale, founder of the Oneida County Pride Association, and local LGBTQ+ advocate Alane Varga, as they raised the pride flag during a ceremony on Friday, June 2, at Utica City Hall.
Amidst a national 'culture war' against the LGBTQ+ community, Utica remains defiant
With Pride Month in full swing, rainbow flags can be seen flying high across places both public and private throughout Utica. more
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The exterior of Big Jays Pizzeria, at 421 N. James St., is shown on Thursday, June 1. The restaurant will host a visit from the America’s Best Restaurants roadshow van on Monday, June 5, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Local pizzeria to host America’s Best Restaurants
Local restaurant Big Jay’s Pizzeria will host a visit from America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on local, independently-owned restaurants. more
Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, left, and Halle Bailey as Ariel in “The Little Mermaid.”
REVIEW: The live action ‘Little Mermaid’ stands on its own two legs
Wonders never cease to happen. One of these Disney live-action remakes of their classic animated films is actually pretty good. more
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A person removes snow from the front of his driveway a few days after a winter storm rolled through western New York Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. A new report finds several shortcomings in Buffalo's response to a historic December blizzard in which 31 city residents died. The report was released Friday, June 2, 2023, by the New York University Wagner School for Public Service.
REPORT: Buffalo's snow-removal equipment, communications fell short during deadly blizzard
Buffalo's snow-removal fleet was no match for the historic Christmas week blizzard that left 31 people dead in the city. more
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Kennel Attendant Declan Cavanaugh, left, takes Benji out for a walk and meets with Board President Lewis Carinci at Wanderers' Rest.
Wanderers’ Rest sees big influx of animals brought to shelter
Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association in Canastota is doing all it can to help the local dog and cat population. more
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HC Local Foods Map available
The 2023 Herkimer County Local Foods Map is now available from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County in East Herkimer. more
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Reaction mixed to mayor’s State of City
Rome Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo delivered a State of the City address Wednesday evening, during which she touched upon her administration’s successes in both public and private growth. more
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Yellow areas show abnormally dry conditions in parts of New York State as outlined Friday by the U.S. Drought Monitor program, a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Neb.-Lincoln, the U.S.D.A. and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mohawk Valley on verge of possible drought
Oneida County and the greater Mohawk Valley area are on the verge of a possible drought following a drier than normal month of May, according to the National Weather Service in Binghamton. more
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Clifford Crandall enjoying a relaxing game of golf while on vacation.
COLUMN: All those in favor of golf, say ‘fore!’ (VIDEO)
This is a very popular activity for many seniors, yet there are many who have not tried it yet. I started playing golf with my father in high school and tried very hard to beat him. Check out the video in the article. more
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High speed chase charged in Lewis County, vehicle only had three wheels
A St. Lawrence County driver is accused of leading law enforcement officials on a multi-town car chase on only three vehicle wheels through Lewis County. more
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