Parents in the Rome City School District are pushing back after officials said a recent bedbug discovery at Stokes Elementary School was handled promptly. But several families say that doesn’t reflect what they experienced.

Parents in the Rome City School District are pushing back after officials said a recent bedbug discovery at Stokes Elementary School was handled promptly. But several families say that doesn&rsquo;t reflect what they experienced.

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Friday December 19th: Rome Parents Push Back on Bedbug Claims

Utica saw a thirty-one percent drop in gun violence in 2025—part of a statewide decline—thanks to targeted policing efforts and state-led initiatives like "Give".

Utica saw a thirty-one percent drop in gun violence in 2025&mdash;part of a statewide decline&mdash;thanks to targeted policing efforts and state-led initiatives like "Give".

Thursday December 18th: Utica’s 31% Gun Violence Drop

Senator Joseph Griffo’s monthlong drive collected a thousand used phones to support "Cell Phones for Soldiers", providing over one-hundred thousand minutes of free calls for troops, and aiding veterans in need.

Senator Joseph Griffo&rsquo;s monthlong drive collected a thousand used phones to support "Cell Phones for Soldiers", providing over one-hundred thousand minutes of free calls for troops, and aiding veterans in need.

Wednesday December 17th: Inside Sen. Griffo’s Cell Phone Drive

State lawmakers in Upstate New York are proposing new legislation to combat severe doctor shortages by expanding loan repayment programs, offering tax incentives, and improving access to medical education in rural and underserved areas.

State lawmakers in Upstate New York are proposing new legislation to combat severe doctor shortages by expanding loan repayment programs, offering tax incentives, and improving access to medical education in rural and underserved areas.

Friday December 19th: Rome Parents Push Back on Bedbug Claims

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