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Local church continues to support humanitarian aid efforts in Ukraine with food sales
UTICA — As Russia’s war on Ukraine rages on, a local church has been raising funds for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine by selling the “best pierogies and cabbage rolls in town.”. For the past two years, St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church in Utica has been...
$75,000 Grant for Village of Clinton to Maintain Trees
CLINTON, N.Y. -- On this Arbor Day, the Village of Clinton has received some good news related to trees. The Village is due to receive $75,000 for tree maintenance. New York Governor Kathy Hochul made the announcement during Earth Week in the State. A total of over $2.4 million in...
Orchard Hall exhibits timeless charm
SAUQUOIT — Nestled amidst the quaint post-WWII neighborhood on Oneida Street stands a majestic structure, its alabaster facade glowing under the cobalt sky. Orchard Hall, with its Neoclassical style intertwined with Greek Revival touches, captivates passersby with an aura of grandeur. The roots of Orchard Hall stretch back to...
Friday Forecast: Frosty Start, Sunny Skies Again
Good Friday morning! Another frosty start today with dry conditions and clear skies. A repeat of yesterday’s weather but turn up the high temperature dial around 10 degrees in the afternoon to a high near 60. If you have any Friday afternoon or Friday night plans weather will cooperate as it continues to remain dry into the start of Saturday.
Wynn Hospital opened six months ago. How is it doing so far, and what is on the horizon?
Believe it or not, 600 babies have already been born at the Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica. The Mohawk Valley Health System hospital opened on Oct. 27 and health system officials held a press conference in one of the hospital’s trauma rooms Wednesday morning to talk about the hospital’s first six months.
The future of transportation: Clinton brings first electric bike shop to the Mohawk Valley
Since the pandemic, electric bikes, battery-powered two-wheelers, have become a compelling alternative for commuters. Or so Bill Klehm, chief executive of eBliss, says. Over the past five years, market reports show venture capitalists, who prior weren’t betting on bikes, doing just that – $150 million worth, Klehm highlighted. In 2021, the coveted method...
Thursday Forecast: Frosty Start, Wall-to-Wall Sunshine Today
Sunshine returns today, but it is a very chilly start! Temps in the valleys are in the 20s and hilltops in the 10s created a heavy freeze this morning. We quickly warm up into the upper 40s to low 50s in what will be a nice afternoon. Another below freezing...
Round 2: Public Forum Scheduled to Discuss the Future of the St. Elizabeth’s Campus
UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Mayor Mike Galime has announced a public forum on May 7 to explore potential re-use options for the former St. Elizabeth’s campus. This marks the second public discussion regarding the plans for the former hospital. The meeting is set for Tuesday at 6 p.m. in...
Anti-Israel Columbia protesters refuse to discuss taking down tents as negotiations continue
The organizers of the anti-Israel encampment at Columbia University are refusing to consider taking down the tents until the administration makes progress on some of its demands. “We are not actually negotiating on the state of the encampment as of now,” Columbia University Apartheid Divest negotiator Mahmoud Khalil told The Post Friday afternoon. The encampment was on its tenth day Friday, as the university’s leaders seemed to backtrack on its demand for the students to clear off the campus lawn by that morning following an extension from Wednesday at midnight. Speaking to The Post on Friday, Khalil said the students were not given...
Local Municipalities are Set to Receive a Temporary Boost in AIM Funding
UTICA, N.Y. -- New York State Senator Joe Griffo (R-C-Rome) has announced a temporary increase in Aid and Incentives for Municipalities in the 53rd Senate District. This extra AIM funding complements the funds that these local governments were already set to receive from the state. Many localities rely on AIM...
Local County Fairs Receive Funding to Attract More Visitors
The Oneida, Herkimer and Otsego county fairs will get more money from the State to attract more visitors. Local County Fairs Receive Funding to Attract More Visitors. The Oneida, Herkimer and Otsego county fairs will get more money from the State to attract more visitors.
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