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Gov. Andrew Cuomo
NY eases rules as new COVID-19 cases drop
On Monday, the statewide positivity rate was 2.94% and there were 44 COVID-19 deaths in New York state on Sunday. The state recorded just under 43,000 new cases in the seven-day period that ended … more
CHAMPION WINTERGUARD — The Rome Free Academy Black Knights Winterguard concluded its 2021 season on April 9 earning an “Excellent” rating from the championship judging panel. It was the team’s eighth championship performance in the Mid-York Colorguard Circuit.
RFA Black Knights Winterguard receives ‘Excellent’ rating
The Rome Free Academy Black Knights Winterguard concluded its 2021 season on April 9 earning an “Excellent” rating from the championship judging panel. This was the team’s eighth championship … more
Councilors address rumors at old ECV
During Wednesday’s Common Council meeting, councilors weighed in on rumors that the city is trying to prevent the Erie Canal Village from opening. Third Ward Councilor Kimberly Rogers said several … more
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SPRING CLEANING — Ian West, of CNY Precision Welding & Custom Fabrication, uses a mix of baking soda, sand and water with a high pressure hose to remove the paint from the main rotor blades of the Huey helicopter that the New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is refurbishing to include with its Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at Griffiss Business and Technology Park. The association took delivery of the Huey helicopter last summer.
Copter effort back in action
Shane Ramnarine, owner of Central New York Precision Welding in Rome and his crew, performed dustless blasting paint stripping on the UH-1 Huey Helicopter for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial located at … more
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Anthony J. Picente Jr.
Oneida County maintains high financial standing amid pandemic
Oneida County has maintained its high financial standing in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, having received stellar ratings from all three major national credit agencies for 2021, according to an … more
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Rome police launch autism awareness campaign
The Rome Police Department has launched its annual Autism Awareness campaign and patches are available to order. Every year, the department produces colorful patches with the autism awareness … more
NY bars, restaurants can soon stay open ‘til midnight
New York will push back its curfew for bars and restaurants an hour to midnight, starting Monday, as the state continues to relax coronavirus-related restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. The … more
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Jacqueline M. Izzo
Mayor seeks more info on pot law
When Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed cannabis legislation into law on March 31, making recreational marijuana legal for adults in New York — it gave cities, towns and villages the option of opting-out … more
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NY to follow federal recommendation, pause J&J vaccinations
On Tuesday, COVID-19 news centered on the pullback in offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine in the wake of news of adverse reactions such as blood clots among other symptoms, coming to the … more
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FOR SALE — This home for sale at 132 Crossgates Road by Miner Realty is among a shortage of homes available to purchase in the area. While the housing market has been a pillar of economic strength during the pandemic, many would-be homeowners nationally, as well as locally — particularly first-timer buyers — have met with frustration because of a low number of homes for sale and consistently rising prices.
Seller’s market on area housing scene
The housing market has been a pillar of economic strength during the pandemic, but many would-be homeowners, particularly first-timer buyers, have met with frustration because of a low number of … more
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FARM FAMILY — Due to a medical emergency, family and friends have banded together to support the Conley family, owners and operators of the Conley Farm.
Family, friends rally behind local farm family
LEE CENTER — Due to a medical emergency, family and friends have banded together to support the Conley Farm at 5301 Streun Road. According to a Gofundme.com post started to help support the family … more
VIRTUAL CHALLENGERS — Rome Free Academy juniors Dominick Cangialosi, left, and Stone Mercurio participated in the first-ever Virtual Challenge Competition – sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate and supported by the Griffiss Institute. The pair finished third in the high-tech challenge.
Pair from RFA place third in virtual, high-tech AFRL challenge
While they didn’t have regular classes last week, a pair of Rome Free Academy juniors didn’t take spring break off. Instead the duo of Dominick Cangialosi and Stone Mercurio participated in the … more
1 in 4 NY residents fully vaccinated
As of mid-day Monday, approximately one in four New York residents had been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office. This translates to more than 12 million doses of … more
Boonville Fair eyes restart
BOONVILLE — Organizers are working to bring back the Boonville-Oneida County Fair this summer, with more details to be available next month — after the 2020 event was canceled as a result of the … more
Cuomo cites drop in available Johnson & Johnson vaccine supply
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the state, and communities clamor for more doses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo offered Friday comments relating to shortages of the one-shot Johnson & … more
LOWERING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, member of the Senate Aging Committee, visits the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica Thursday to announce a package of three bills that promise to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs. From left: Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy; Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri; Sen. Gillibrand; and Zvia McCormick, CEO of RCIL.
Gillibrand stumps for prescription package
UTICA — U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-NY, a member of the Senate Aging Committee, visited the Resource Center for Independent Living in Utica Thursday to announce a package of three bills that … more
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Area COVID-19 case numbers continue to decline
In the first COVID-19 briefing held since March 24, on Thursday, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. touched on a variety of COVID-19-related topics, chiefly highlighting the continued … more
AUTISM AWARENESS — Kathy Caruso and Kelly Briton, center, are two administrators of Better Together, a local parent support group that advocates for autism awareness, join Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, right, and Undersheriff Joseph Lisi, left, in unveiling a new patch for all marked patrol cars promoting autism awareness in April.
Sheriff backs autism awareness
WHITESTOWN — When Kathy Caruso’s son was still in school, the lights and sounds of a routine fire drill caused the boy to cover his ears and lock up on the floor. Unaware that the boy’s … more
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Boost in school aid to benefit students, districts say
Among the highlights of Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s state budget for fiscal year 2022, released Tuesday, is $29.5 billion allocated toward state aid for schools, which is $3 billion more than the prior … more
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State extends regulation to waive co-pays for COVID vaccine
On Wednesday, the state extended the emergency regulation requiring all health insurers to waive co-pays for the COVID-19 vaccine until April 30, according to a release.  This, to ensure there are … more
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