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Head-on collision in Verona
VERONA, NY — Two vehicles collided head-on at the intersection of State Route 31 and Irish Ridge Road on Nov. 11, 2026. Jackie M. Centolella, 80, of Utica, was operating a 2001 Toyota Camry westbound on State Route 31 at approximately 5:28 p.m. when the vehicle collided with a 2011 Ford Expedition operated by Mark S. Bellows, 65, of Durhamville, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.
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Fatal explosion, fire under investigation in Forestport
FORESTPORT, NY — State Police are investigating an explosion and residential structure fire that left one person dead on Nov. 13, 2026. Emergency personnel responded to 11313 McKoon Road at approximately 5:33 p.m. for the reported incident. Upon arrival, responders located one deceased individual inside the residence. Members of...
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Man charged with drug offenses in Utica
UTICA, NY — A man faces multiple drug charges following a vehicle stop conducted by police investigators. Michael Williams, 30, of Utica, was charged Nov. 11, 2026, with various narcotics-related offenses stemming from an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics, according to the Utica Police Department.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Mohawk Street in Utica
The Utica Police Department is investigating after a vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian on Mohawk Street, according to police. At about 8:15 p.m. Nov. 12, Utica police officers and Utica Fire Department units were dispatched to the 1500 block of Mohawk Street for a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Police said an unidentified man was found after being struck by a vehicle. The man was taken to Wynn Hospital, where he died from his injuries despite lifesaving efforts by firefighters and hospital emergency department staff. Law Enforcement: Utica police starts Operation Safe Surrender. How the program works Arrests: Juvenile with knife shot by officer in Eaton. What we know Attempted Murder: Victim, deputies statements expand on Clayville hatchet attack The Utica Police Department’s Accident Reconstruction Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. This article originally appeared on Observer-Dispatch: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle on Mohawk Street in Utica
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This Low-Key New York Deli Serves An Italian Beef Sandwich That Locals Guard Like Treasure
Some places earn their reputation quietly, without a publicist or a press release, just really good food and people who can’t stop talking about it. Calabresella’s New York Style Deli in Rochester, New York is exactly that kind of place, and once you find it, you’ll completely understand why locals treat it like a closely guarded secret.
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Witness Accounts, Law Enforcement Narratives Detail Horror, Heroism, During Pratt & Whitney Attack
Witness statements to Oneida County Sheriff's Office deputies and law enforcement narratives provide a chilling account of an employee at Pratt & Whitney in Clayville who allegedly brutally attacked two co-workers with a hatchet but made scattered conversation with others, even apologizing for bothering one. Tags. Local.
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New York Settles for $650,000 in Marcy Correction Facility Beating Case
MARCY, N.Y. -- A former Marcy Correctional inmate who was beaten by officers at the facility has reached a settlement with New York State. William Alvarez's lawsuit was set to go to trial in federal court this week, but, according to his attorney, the State agreed to a $650,000 settlement.
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Utica Police Launch 'Operation Safe Surrender' for Those with Outstanding Arrest Warrants
UTICA, N.Y. -- A new program in Utica is offering people with outstanding arrest warrants a chance to surrender voluntarily in a safe and respectful setting. The Utica Police Department announced Operation Safe Surrender will begin Dec. 9 and take place on the second Wednesday of each month at Utica City Court.
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West Utica Housing Development Moving Forward
UTICA, N.Y. -- Plans to bring an affordable housing project to Utica's Columbia Square neighborhood are moving forward. Columbia Square Apartments, led by developer DePaul, will be located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga streets and is expected to cost about $18 million. The development...
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Farewell Party Hosted for 119th Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon
UTICA, N.Y. -- In a couple months, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's tenure is coming to an end after deciding not to seek re-election for another term. Buttenschon represented New York's 119th Assembly District for eight years. So, on Thursday night, to honor her service, family and friends threw her a farewell...