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What to watch in the high-stakes 2022 midterm elections
After months of primaries, campaign events and fundraising pleas, the midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals are finally here. more
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The convenience of shopping online creates both opportunities and challenges for consumers, officials said. One of the major challenges is figuring out what is real or fake as scammers find new, more sophisticated ways to trick consumers.
State consumer safety experts issue tips for online shopping
With Black Friday and the holiday shopping season right around the corner, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection has some tips and advice for safe online shopping. more
Several members of the community come together for a photo with state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, after receiving a New York State Commendation Awards during a ceremony at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute in Utica on Thursday.
Several community members receive state Senate commendations
Several members of the community were honored with New York State Commendation Awards by state Sen. Joseph A. Griffo. more

The Oneida County Board of Elections introduced electronic poll books that are expected to make the voting process more efficient. The introduction of this equipment on Election Day will allow for greater efficiency and precision in checking in voters, tracking how and where people are casting ballots, and allows the Board to continuously update poll books with new and changed voter information, including regarding their absentee status.
iPads bring elections into the 21st century
Some Oneida County voters will see something new when they go to vote on Election Day. more
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Voting help hotline available through attorney general’s office
Early voting for the Nov. 8 election started Saturday in New York state, and the state attorney general’s office is once again staffing an election protection hotline to help voters. more
Assembly candidate John Zielinski, right, receives a tour of the Owl Wire and Cable plant on South Madison Street in Rome. The Assembly candidate was greeted by Gregory J. Smith, CEO and president of International Wire, parent company of Owl, and David Bass, vice-president of Operations and Continuous Improvements, among other longtime company officers and employees.
Assembly candidate tours Rome business
John Zielinski, Republican challenger in the race for the 119th State Assembly district, visited Owl Wire and Cable, Inc. on his campaign trail. more
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Early voting begins today
Early voting for the upcoming general election opens today, Saturday, Oct. 29 and will run until Sunday, Nov. 6.    more
Candidates express differing views in 21st Congressional District
Democrat Matt Castelli and Republican Elise Stefanik, candidates in New York’s 21st Congressional District, have answered a Q&A from the Daily Sentinel. more
A deer looks over its shoulder off Golden Avenue in Rome on Thursday, Oct. 27. Officials are reminding drivers that the fall months is also breeding season for deer and moose, making them more active. Roughly 41% of all crashes between a deer and a vehicle in 2021 occurred during October, November and December.
Watch out for deer, moose on roadways this fall
The end of the year is breeding season for deer and moose, and state officials want you to be on the lookout for more active animals on area roadways. more
A construction crew begins work on the boat launch site on Cove Road in Verona. The project, officials say, will help to enhance fishing and boating recreational opportunities.
Work under way on new boat launch on Barge Canal in Verona
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced the start of construction of a new boat launch on the Barge Canal at Cove Road. more
During a press conference outside Rome City Hall Tuesday, Sen. Joseph A. Griffo and Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo praised Republican Conservative County Clerk candidate Mary Finegan for assisting in efforts to get the Rome Department of Motor Vehicles office back up and running full-time. Griffo is also introducing legislation that would allow counties to receive a 12.7% remittance on all DMV transactions, including in-person, online and by self-serve kiosk. From left: Finegan, Mayor Izzo and Sen. Griffo.
DMV reopening helps drive new legislation
Mayor Jacqueline M. Izzo and Sen. Joseph A. Griffo, R-47, Rome, both Republicans, praised efforts of Republican/Conservative County Clerk candidate Mary Finegan during a special press conference. more
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Republican candidate for New York Governor Rep. Lee Zeldin, front left, greets spectators as he marches up 5th Avenue during the annual Columbus Day Parade, Monday, Oct. 10, 2022, in New York.
Zeldin's crime message resonates in New York governor's race
While many Republican candidates started this election year attacking Democrats over inflation, New York’s Lee Zeldin had a different focus: crime. more
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Both state and local officials were on hand for a press conference announcing the start of restoration work at the Guy Park Manor in Amsterdam on Friday, Oct. 21.
Amsterdam landmark to be restored as educational, park site, officials say
The restoration of historic Guy Park Manor is finally under way in Amsterdam through a project that will make the landmark a more resilient community gathering space. more
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Casino mogul Steve Wynn, a native of Utica, is shown at a news conference in Medford, Mass., in this file photo. A federal judge last week dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to force the longtime casino developer to register as a foreign agent. (AP photo)
Judge dismisses lobbying suit against casino developer Steve Wynn
A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit that sought to force longtime casino developer and Utica native Steve Wynn to register as a foreign agent. more
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U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer was in Marcy on Thursday as part of his effort to push for an additional microchip manufacturer to locate in the Mohawk Valley. Shown in this aerial photo is the Danfoss fabrication plant in the foreground and the Wolfspeed Fab site in the background.
Schumer makes pitch for Marcy chip site
On the heels of a historic $100 billion investment by Micron in the Syracuse suburb of Clay, U.S. Sen. Charles E. “Chuck” Schumer is doubling down and launching a new push. more
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Lawmakers pumped up to try to extend gas tax ‘holiday’
With a state gasoline and diesel fuel tax “holiday” slated to expire Jan. 1, several lawmakers are proposing it be extended. more
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Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, along with several partnering organizations outlines an effort to assist members of the New York National Guard who will be stationed overseas during the holiday season during a press conference on Thursday.
Buttenschon, partners announce drive for National Guard soldiers
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-119, Marcy, is partnering with the Utica Comets, the Central New York Veterans Outreach Center, local American Legions and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts, … more
A colorful carpet of peak foliage abounds in Annsville near the Kessinger Dam in this aerial view taken by helicopter on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The dam, off of Boyd Road, impounds water from the East Branch of Fish Creek, which originates in Lewis County where the Sixmile and Sevenmile creeks converge, about 10 miles west of Lyons Falls. The Kessinger Dam, completed in 1909, provides part of the water supply for the city of Rome as impounded water is diverted through a mile-long tunnel and a 7-mile pipeline to city reservoirs. The gorge, whose walls extend upwards of 70 feet, was carved out during the last Ice Age, according to geologists. According to the I LOVE NY fall foliage report, most of the state will be at peak conditions this weekend.
Peak foliage conditions abound across region, state
Beautiful and vibrant peak and near-peak fall foliage will arrive throughout much of Upstate New York this weekend. more
An older customer pushes his Kroger shopping cart laden with purchases in Jackson, Miss., Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Millions of Social Security recipients will soon learn just how high a boost they’ll get in their benefits next year. The increase will be announced Thursday morning.
Will big Social Security boost be enough?
Area Social Security recipients will be among those nationwide to get an 8.7% boost in their benefits in 2023. more
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Makka Djouma, a Sudanese immigrant refugee who’s blind, works at the Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency in Utica as a telephone operator and receptionist.(Sentinel photo by Charles Pritchard)
MVCAA among employers statewide hailed for hiring efforts during National Disability Employment Awareness month
For those with disabilities, a job can turn into more than just a paycheck. more
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