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According to the Upstate New York Poison Center the top five poisonings for children ages 5 and younger were household cleaning products, personal care products, like hand sanitizers; analgesics, foreign objects, like toys and silica gel; and dietary supplements.
2022 was busy year for Upstate Poison Center
The Upstate New York Poison Center is most worried about children unintentionally eating marijuana edibles, according to their recap of 2022. more
Katelyn Kriesel
Manlius town councilor announces 2024 NY-22 Congressional run
Katelyn Kriesel, a Manlius town council member, has announced her candidacy for New York’s 22nd Congressional district in 2024.   more
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A moose cow, male, and calf are spotted from above during a scouting mission in the Adirondacks in this photo from Jan. 8, as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Moose Research project.
Research shows state’s moose population continues to grow
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and its partners are in the second year of a moose research project in the Adirondack region. more

DEC reminds winter hikers to take out what they bring in
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding visitors to the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves and all state lands to recreate safely and responsibly. more
Hochul plan would loosen leash on physicians’ assistants
A turf war between doctors and physician assistants has been ignited at the statehouse as the two sides clash over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed health care budget. more
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Gambling addiction grows amid rise of online betting
More and more young adults have been gripped by compulsive gambling habits but the state has failed to provide the funding needed for a full-throttled public awareness campaign. more
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her executive state budget in the Red Room at the state Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Albany, N.Y.
Reactions mixed to Hochul’s proposed budget
Legislators are weighing in with their thoughts on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed $227 billion spending plan for the 2024 fiscal year, both positive and negative.  more
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ALL BUNDLED UP — Maria and Tim Ramos, with their dogs Tanner and Lady, are all dressed up for the cold as they walk on the Mohawk River Trail in Rome on Thursday morning. With even colder temperatures on the way today and Saturday, people are urged to take proper precautions for themselves and their pets. All four of the walkers comfortably completed a two-mile trek on the popular trail before getting out of the cold. (See article on page 2)
Bitter chill can present dangers for pets
The upcoming bitter cold this weekend is especially dangerous to dogs, cats and other pets, so the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and the Central New York SPCA have some advice and tips. more
In her recent address, Gov. Kathy Hochul noted that ransomware attacks rose 13% nationwide in 2021, with more than 3,600 state, local and tribal governments across the country coming under attack since 2017. Ransomware is when hackers hold data and computer systems hostage until a demanded ransom is paid.
Utica University expert weighs in on the state of cybersecurity in New York
In her state-of-the-state address, Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed strengthening New York’s approach to cybersecurity, but one local expert says that will likely take time. more
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According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will dip into the single digits — and below — on Friday and Saturday. Heavy winds will then push the temperature even lower, with wind chill values of minus 35 degrees below zero possible.
Keep yourself, pets and home safe amid bitter cold
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will dip into the single digits — and below — on Friday and Saturday. more
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul presents her executive state budget in the Red Room at the state Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023, in Albany, N.Y.
Hochul's budget proposes tax hike for cigs, more school aid
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed increasing state school aid by 10%, tuition hikes for public universities and raising cigarette taxes to a nation-high $5.35 per pack as part of her budget proposal Wednesday. more
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People walk down the beach to take a look at a dead whale in Lido Beach, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. The 35-foot humpback whale, that washed ashore and subsequently died, is one of several cetaceans that have been found over the past two months along the shores of New York and New Jersey.
Stranded humpback whale dies on Long Island beach
A 35-foot humpback whale washed ashore and later died on a New York beach, one of several cetaceans discovered over the past two months along the shores of New York and New Jersey. more
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Hospitals say staffing gaps could be relieved by Medicaid changes
Numerous upstate hospitals are wrestling with fiscal shortfalls and staffing shortages that could be lessened by increasing Medicaid reimbursement rates that only pay for a portion of care. more
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Stefanik appointed to subcommittee
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she has been appointed by Speaker Kevin McCarthy to serve on the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. more
A fishing boat heads into the harbor at Oswego from Lake Ontario in this September 2004 file photo. A proposal to name the lake as a national marine sanctuary by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has gained steam.
Proposal would designate Lake Ontario as national marine sanctuary
Six years after its nomination, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released a proposal to designate eastern Lake Ontario as a national marine sanctuary. more
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A line of Victorian-style houses on North Main Street in Cortland, Friday. Many Cortland houses built in this style were built in the late 19th century, making them more than a century old, and less environmentally friendly.
State launches program to give old housing modern efficiency
“Our undisrupted reliance on fossil fuels and our aging building stock — the median New York home is the oldest in the nation — not only result in higher energy costs but also in higher emissions,” notes a written part of Gov. Hochul's state address. more
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A bright red bench outside the Volunteer Fire Co. of Western’s fire house greets visitors to the Route 46 faciltiy, just north of the hamlet of Westernville. Local fire company officials across the region say they would welcome state efforts to assist in the recruitment and retention of volunteers.
Local fire chiefs agree with governor: Volunteer departments could use some help
To combat dwindling numbers of volunteer firefighters across the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed a pair of options she is seeking to have enacted this year: more
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Despite a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain and snow, roof work at the housing complex under construction on Merrick Road in Rome continues on Tuesday, Jan. 17. The first phase of the 65-home project, which includes the construction of 50 units, is already well under way.
Zoning concerns triggered by Hochul housing push
In pushing for a major expansion of New York’s housing stock, Gov. Kathy Hochul is taking aim at restrictive local zoning policies by proposing a fast-track state approval process. more
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The front entrance of the Marcy Correctional Facility off River Road in the Town of Marcy.
Assaults reach record highs in New York prisons
There were a record number of assaults in New York state prisons last year, against both staff members and other prisoners, according to statistics. more
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The collapsed portion of the former Waterbury Felt Mill on River Street in Oriskany is shown in this photo from Wednesday, Jan. 4. Village officials recently outlined a $2 million grant application that has the potential to demolish unsafe portions of the structure and help position the parcel for redevelopment.
Grant would jump start significant project in Oriskany
For more than 200 years — since 1810, according to the historic marker — the expansive woolen mill has dominated the landscape in the village of Oriskany. more
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