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Whitesboro Central School District held a realistic, multi-agency emergency drill simulating a chlorine gas leak to test response plans and improve student safety.

After 35 years on the federal bench, Judge David Hurd will be honored with the naming of Utica’s federal courthouse for his lifelong service, landmark rulings, mentorship, and commitment to preserving justice in the region.

Utica National Insurance Group has become an official Buffalo Bills insurance partner, marking its largest corporate sponsorship and expanding its visibility, growth opportunities, and community impact.

"Star Performance Dance Centre" in Vernon earned "Studio of the Year" and numerous other national honors after 66 dancers delivered standout performances at the "Elite Dance Challenge" in Providence.

The Utica City School District Board of Education held a brief but significant special meeting Monday evening, ending with a unanimous decision to place a district employee on paid administrative leave.

Rome celebrated America’s 250th anniversary with a patriotic parade, concert, and fireworks that brought thousands together to honor freedom, history, veterans, and community.

FedEx closed its Oriskany facility under its Network 2.0 restructuring, affecting 31 employees and redirecting customers to nearby drop-off locations.

The Utica Common Council is weighing a proposal that could change where newly hired police officers are allowed to live, as city leaders continue searching for ways to address staffing challenges.

The Utica school board voted not to renew Superintendent Christopher Spence’s contract, while extending Acting Superintendent Kathleen Davis’s agreement and addressing concerns about leadership, communication, student services, and union negotiations.

Frontier Roads, a new family entertainment park in Westmoreland featuring food, shopping, games, live music, and future attractions, will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, July 23rd.

The Rome school board meeting balanced praise for student-centered graduation events with community concerns over staffing, special education services, communication, and several upcoming leadership changes.

Whitesboro village leaders are moving forward with several public safety decisions.

Wolfspeed has sued Navitas Semiconductor, alleging that several gallium nitride and silicon carbide products infringe five patents central to its power-semiconductor technology.

Utica-Rome Speedway will honor one of its most successful drivers tonight with the Dale Planck Memorial.

Rome author Frank Pape’s new book uses historic maps and local research to reveal the canals, forts, landmarks, and forgotten history hidden throughout the city.

Ilion native, Keith Willner, completed the Boilermaker 15K in honor of his late father, continuing a cherished family tradition.

Utica Superintendent Christopher Spence alleges the school board discriminated and retaliated against him after he raised concerns about its conduct.

Utica is coordinating city departments, residents, and businesses to clean, inspect, and prepare roads, public spaces, and race areas ahead of the annual Boilermaker Road Race.

New York’s historic Merci Train boxcar, a 1949 gift from France thanking Americans for postwar aid, has been moved from Whitesboro to Union Station in Utica for continued preservation.

Munson’s Arts Festival returns July 11th through the 19th in Utica, with a packed week of art, music, dancing, family activities, and special museum events.

Utica marked Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with its annual Fourth of July parade down Genesee Street, featuring local groups, first responders, officials, and community celebrations continuing later at Harbor Point.

Joseph Murphy, the father of the man who killed Syracuse police officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock, was sentenced to weekend jail time for an unrelated illegal gun possession charge, as Jensen’s family spoke about the lasting impact of Michael’s death.

A Rome homeowner discovered a vintage engagement ring and matching wedding band, worth about $5,000, after a basement pipe repair at her 1857 home.

Across the Mohawk Valley and surrounding areas, Independence Day weekend will bring parades, fireworks, festivals, and family-friendly celebrations as communities mark America’s 250th anniversary observance.

A judge granted one final delay in Gregory Mignot Jr.’s Rome murder case, moving his next court date to July 20 as he faces charges in the fatal stabbing of Michael Brown.

Rome will host a free July 11th community celebration at Bellamy Harbor Park featuring activities, food vendors, an Albany Symphony Orchestra concert with an original piece about the city, and a closing drone show.

Utica Glass has relaunched under new owner and CEO Kola Aina, with plans to preserve its local legacy while expanding its commercial glazing capabilities and regional reach.

Boilermaker Road Race founder Earle Reed is retiring from the Board of Directors but will remain involved after nearly 50 years of shaping one of Utica’s signature community events.

Cazenovia school board vice president, Travis Longo, is now facing state child endangerment charges and federal child pornography charges.

A Utica woman’s guinea pig population grew from two misidentified pets to about 100 animals, prompting rescues to step in as many needed medical care and some may now be pregnant.

Our Lady of the Rosary Church in New Hartford will close and eventually be sold because of costly repairs and limited parish finances, with Our Lady of Lourdes becoming the parish’s sole worship site on July 16.

Mohawk Valley Health System and Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield have announced a three-year effort called the Mohawk Valley Partnership for Healthy Lifestyles Initiative.

On Wednesday, Jennifer Gudnaya said her custody dispute with former deputy Aaron Alshaman came just before he allegedly set fire to her family’s home.

The "A Call to Men Football Camp" at Utica University used football drills, mentorship, and John Petrelli’s story of overcoming paralysis to teach local boys leadership, resilience, respect, and character.

Rome Free Academy valedictorian Elijah Pomales was honored with an early graduation ceremony before leaving for the Air Force Academy, where he hopes to eventually serve in the Space Force.

Jury selection is set to begin today in Utica for the trial of former county sheriff’s deputy Aaron Alshaman, who's facing serious charges tied to an alleged arson at the home of his infant child’s mother.

Madison County is still reckoning with the fallout from a massive Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say drained millions of dollars from nearly a thousand investors.

A legal notice has been filed after the February explosion that destroyed Abundant Life Church in Boonville. But the attorney representing the church’s pastor says that doesn't mean a lawsuit is coming.

Over the weekend, the Oneida County Pride Alliance’s fourth annual Pride Festival celebrated LGBTQ community, visibility, and activism.

More than 530 people gathered Saturday at Delta Lake State Park for the fifth annual Relay For Life of Central New York, continuing a local tradition of support for people affected by cancer.

Elaine Lindsey, a longtime Utica Special Olympics athlete, made her hometown Summer Games especially meaningful by competing alongside her husband and son.

Utica will begin its annual roadway improvement program on June 15th, with paving, repairs, micro-paving, and maintenance planned across dozens of streets to improve safety and extend road life.

History comes home to Utica this weekend, with a look at one of the city’s most powerful, and most combative, political figures.

The Special Olympics New York State Summer Games are coming to Utica University on June 5th and 6th. The Games are expected to bring more than 1,200 athletes with intellectual disabilities to the area for two days of competition, celebration, and community support.

Utica leaders recognized Pride Month with proclamations, Pride displays, and messages of inclusion, even as debate continues over the city’s ceremonial flag-raising policy.

Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood came together Saturday for a celebration centered on pride, connection, and a new piece of public art.

For half a century, generations of Uticans have come to Cafe Daniele for tomato pie, catered family gatherings, and familiar faces behind the counter. Now, one of the city’s longtime Italian food staples is entering a new era.

Utica's mayor vetoed a Common Council flag-raising ordinance over First Amendment concerns, leaving the city’s broader flag policy dispute unresolved even as Pride Month recognition continues.

The Copper Easel in Rome will close at the end of June after seven years. The owner, Adam Chrisman, is citing rising expenses, declining sales, debt, and other pressures.

A classroom in Herkimer was transformed into a Holocaust museum this spring, giving Pathways Academy students a more immersive way to study history.