Monday March 16th: Ilion Gets a Healthy Grab-and-Go

Shook, a new healthy eatery in Ilion founded by young entrepreneur Madison Conigliaro, offers quick customizable meals while supporting local community programs.

Friday March 13th: Inside Utica’s Kempf Building Fire

A small fire at Utica’s long-vacant historic Kempf Building was quickly contained Thursday morning, with officials saying squatters likely started it while trying to strip wire for scrap.

Thursday March 12th: Lee’s Records Fight

At a tense Lee Town Board meeting, officials debated sensitive town records being kept at a deputy supervisor’s home instead of town hall.

Wednesday March 11th: CAVA planning location in New Hartford

CAVA plans to open its first upstate New York location later this year in New Hartford’s Consumer Square.

Tuesday March 10th: Worthington Steel and Rome’s 100-Year Mark

Worthington Steel is marking 70 years in business and looking ahead to the Rome plant’s 100th anniversary in 2026, while highlighting its local impact, its push into electrical steel, and its plans for continued growth.

Monday March 9th: Red Cross Volunteers Respond to Local Emergencies

Central New York’s Red Cross depends on volunteers to respond to house fires and other local emergencies, providing immediate support to families in crisis when they need it most.

Friday March 6th: New Hartford fast-tracking plans for Chick-fil-A

New Hartford officials are fast-tracking plans for a Chick-fil-A and another unnamed fast-food spot at Avenue Plaza while focusing closely on traffic concerns and ongoing town financial cleanup.

Thursday March 5th: Bellamy Elementary’s Standout Year

Bellamy Elementary posted the biggest year-to-year academic gains in the Rome City School District as the district reviewed ESSA accountability labels for 2025–2026, reset state intervention timelines, and outlined next-step improvement plans for identified schools.

Wednesday March 4th: Rome school budget plan taking shape

Rome City School District is building its next budget around the full tax-cap increase to protect student programs and operations, while it waits for final state aid numbers before sending the plan to voters in May.

Tuesday March 3rd: Fire Union Slams “Hazard Duty” Joke

Utica firefighters condemned a councilor’s joking “hazard duty” remark during a budget discussion about replacing chemical-laced turnout gear, saying it trivialized cancer risks.