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.

Utica firefighters condemned a councilor&rsquo;s joking &ldquo;hazard duty&rdquo; remark during a budget discussion about replacing chemical-laced turnout gear, saying it trivialized cancer risks.

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

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.

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&ndash;2026, reset state intervention timelines, and outlined next-step improvement plans for identified schools.

Thursday March 5th: Bellamy Elementary’s Standout Year

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.

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.

Wednesday March 4th: Rome school budget plan taking shape

In 2025, Mohawk Valley Health System handled rising patient demand while expanding outpatient and preventive services, investing in staffing, navigating leadership changes, and planning further growth in 2026.

In 2025, Mohawk Valley Health System handled rising patient demand while expanding outpatient and preventive services, investing in staffing, navigating leadership changes, and planning further growth in 2026.

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

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