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Top Prize Winning Take 5 Ticket Sold in Utica
UTICA, N.Y.-- A Utica resident is a few thousand dollars richer. The New York State Lottery says that a top prize winning ticket from Friday's Take 5 Midday Drawing was sold at the Smoker's Choice on Auert Ave. in Utica. The Lottery says the ticket is worth $6,769.50.
New Hartford Man Faces Drug Charges
UTICA, N.Y. -- A New Hartford man faces drug charges following a traffic stop by Utica Police. Officials said that officers from the Special Investigations Unit stopped 32-year-old Bradley Iannone on Thursday as part of an ongoing probe into the sale and distribution of narcotics. Police reported discovering methamphetamine and...
Economic development expert Steve DiMeo leaves a huge legacy for Oneida County
When Dianne DiMeo meets new people, they sometimes think they might know her husband. They ask if she’s married to Mike DiMeo, a local band director and trumpet player, she said. They seldom know Steve, her husband of 43 years. As president of Mohawk Valley EDGE, Steve DiMeo, who died on March 6 at age 69, was one of Oneida County’s most influential people, but one who usually flew under the radar. ...
Funding for Copper Village: Housing Facility in Rome Will Feature 250 Affordable Housing Units
ROME, N.Y. -- Soldier On, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to ending veteran homelessness, has secured funding for an upcoming housing project in Rome. In conjunction with Pennrose NY LLC and Human Technologies Corporation, Soldier On aims to construct a facility as part of the Copper Village project. Thanks to...
Electricity rate increase in Boonville coming this year
BOONVILLE — Due to a variety of factors — from a 2021 fire to COVID-19-related costs — residents in Boonville will see a pair of rate increases in the cost of electricity later this year and next, according to the Municipal Commission of Boonville. “It’s basically the...
Historic Olbiston Apartments accepting rental applications as renovation nears completion
UTICA — The historic Olbiston Apartments in Utica is nearing the end of its more than $65 million renovation project. Eligible tenants can start filing rental applications for the apartment’s scheduled opening this summer. Upon its opening, a total of 153 affordable units will be available, consisting of...
Local Schools React to State Budget
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- After previously saying she was going to cut funding for education in her state budget, Governor Kathy Hochul backtracked and allocated $35 billion in the final state budget. Some local school districts are saying that’s still not enough. One of those districts is Whitesboro Central Schools,...
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