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Father who helped beat two sons — killing one — at Word of Life church released from prison
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Utica-area man who helped brutally beat his two sons at the Word of Life Church in Oneida County in 2015 was released from state prison Thursday, records show. Bruce Leonard, now 73, pleaded guilty in 2016 to first- and second-degree assault after he and others...
Utica Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Possessing Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A man from Utica was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for conspiring to possess fentanyl with intent to distribute. Ivan Rodriguez, Jr., 29, of Utica, was sentenced on Wednesday. Rodriguez was also instructed to complete a 5-year period of supervised release after his imprisonment,...
$20,104 Richer: Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was purchased in Utica. The ticket was for the May 1 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The winning numbers were 12, 18, 25, 26 and 38. The winning ticket, valued at $20,104.50, was purchased at Karl's Market at...
Guca wants to help Utica school board keep moving in 'right direction'
UTICA — Lifelong Utica resident Brian Guca and wife, Alyssa, have settled down in their “forever home” around the corner from the Hugh R. Jones Elementary School. They picked that neighborhood because that is where they want their 14-month-old daughter Molly to go to her first school — the same school her father attended.
Plans for controlled fire in Verona postponed
This story has been updated to reflect the decision to postpone the prescribed burn. A prescribed burn originally planned for next week on land in Verona owned by the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome has been postponed. Conditions needed for a safe burn, such as the condition of the ground, the weather forecast...
GUEST COLUMN: Rome Health Foundation mourns passing of benefactor; hails enduring legacy at hospital
It is with profound sadness that the Rome Health Foundation acknowledges the passing of Charles Kaplan, a revered community developer, philanthropist and hospital benefactor whose generosity left an indelible mark on our organization and the community at large. Affectionately known as Chuck, he was the embodiment of family and community.
Six Individuals Honored for Their Community Efforts
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- The Oneida Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual community awards banquet. At Harts Hill Inn, six individuals were honored for their community efforts. The event featured basket raffles, dinner, and, most of all, an award ceremony for the six recipients. Mayor Galime was also...
Café Domenico's legacy honored by Utica Common Council
UTICA — Café Domenico may have closed their doors back in March, but their legacy as “Utica’s genuine java joint” will live on. The Utica Common Council issued a proclamation Wednesday night honoring Orin and Kim Domenico and their family who ran the coffee establishment for 21 years. The café was a considered an iconic and artistic part of Utica, with its walls adorned with art, purposely mismatched furniture, and a character that matched the vibes of the neighborhood its located in.
Look who hatched on the 15th floor of Utica's Adirondack Bank Building
Astrid and Ares, Utica’s peregrine falcon pair, are parents again. The first of their four eggs hatched about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday in their nest box on the 15th floor of the Adirondack Bank Building in downtown Utica, the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project announced. Observers first noticed a small hole,...
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