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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...
Meth, fentanyl sized in Utica drug arrest
UTICA — Quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl were seized during a stop and search in Utica on Thursday, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Bradley Iannone, 32, of New Hartford, was stopped as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of drugs in Utica. Police said Iannone was found with quantities of meth and fentanyl.
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 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, where they budgeted for...
$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...
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...
Nuts and bolts of building amphitheater in Rome
ROME — In order to move ahead with his plan to build an outdoor amphitheater at the Erie Canal Village, JGK Associates CEO Jerry Stucchi told the Rome Common Council they need to nix any existing deed restrictions that would stop construction and figure out how much the city is willing to pay to clean up the old, dilapidated buildings on the site.
Hospital re-use forums scheduled
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Since St. Luke’s and St. Elizabeth’s Hospitals combined their forces to create the Wynn Hospital, people have been wondering what will be done with both campuses. At two different forums over the next two weeks, residents of Utica will get their chance to...
Free women's health expo in Rome on Saturday, May 11
ROME — A free women’s health expo will take place at J.F. Kennedy Civic Arena, 500 W. Embargo St., on Saturday, May 11. Registration is required. The free event will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored by the Rome Branch of the NAACP, the city of Rome, Rome Health and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Nu Psi Omega Chapter.
Planting a Tree in the Lion's Den for Arbor Day at Utica Zoo
UTICA, N.Y. -- Arbor Day, a day dedicated to planting trees, is observed today. In the U.S., National Arbor Day is always celebrated on the last Friday in April. The over 150-year-old celebration was acknowledged in Utica today. GreenUtica and the City of Utica planted a Red Sunset maple tree...
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