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Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, May 25-31
A house in Whitestown that sold for $550,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 28 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $260,317. The average price per square foot was $163.
United States vs. The Big Bad Wolf
Over 200 Students from Perry Jr. High School in New Hartford took part in a mock trial at the U.S. Federal Courthouse. Over 200 Students from Perry Jr. High School in New Hartford took part in a mock trial at the U.S. Federal Courthouse.
Utica engineers under directive to remove controversial traffic island
UTICA — South Utica’s traffic island has come back into the spotlight almost two months after a vote to dismantle it was vetoed by the mayor. The traffic island at the intersection of Eastwood Avenue and Dunham Road in Utica has become a contentious and controversial issue for councilors and constituents alike. Eastwood Avenue and Dunham Road previously had an expansive intersection that was considered a risk for accidents to occur.
Remembering Former Stittville Fire Chief
STITTVILLE, N.Y. -- A heartfelt tribute was paid Friday morning to a respected figure in the fire service community in Oneida County and New York State. Former Stittville Fire Chief William Owen recently passed away, and today, he was laid to rest, with a poignant moment as his procession passed by his former firehouse.
IN PHOTOS: 1st Day of Pride Month Kicks Off with Festival in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- Governor Kathy Hochul has officially proclaimed June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in New York State, recognizing and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Locally, a festival was held at Mohawk Valley Community College's Utica campus to kick off the first day of Pride Month. The festival attracted hundreds...
Chenango Canal built, connects waterways: This week in Mohawk Valley history
Construction begins on the Chenango Canal that will connect the Erie Canal in Utica to the Susquehanna River in Binghamton. It will be 97 miles long and 20 of those miles will be in Oneida County, passing through Utica and the towns of New Hartford, Kirkland, Marshall and Augusta. It will have 116 locks. John B. Jervis, of Rome, will be chief engineer. The canal was completed in 1836 for $2.7 million. It lasted for about 30 years, primarily carrying Pennsylvania coal to communities to the north.)
Boilermaker beer bill passes Assembly
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-C, Marcy, has announced the Assembly’s passage of her bill to allow beer to be served at the Boilermaker post-race party. Every year, community members gather at the F.X. Matt Brewery to celebrate the Boilermaker, Utica’s largest event. Part of the celebration includes free beer for all attendees over the age of 21.
Annual Run and Walk in Clinton Marks 45th Anniversary
CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Kirkland Art Center celebrated the 45th anniversary of its annual fundraising event held in the Village of Clinton. Participants gathered on Elm Street on Saturday morning to join the yearly 5K run and walk. The route guided both runners and walkers through the Village. After the...
Village of New Hartford celebrates 42 consecutive years of being Tree City USA
NEW HARTFORD — The village of New Hartford celebrated its 42nd year of being a Tree City USA with an Arbor Day Ceremony. On Friday, May 31, New Hartford residents, second graders from Bradley Elementary and nursery school students from the New Hartford Presbyterian Church gathered on the village green to recognize the village’s accomplishment.
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