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Multiple people stabbed in Utica over weekend
Several people were stabbed in Utica over the weekend, following fights in the 1300 block of Whitesboro Street, the Utica Police Department said in a statement. On Sunday, May 12, at around 2:30 a.m., officers were dispatched to the scene of a large, disorderly group on Whitesboro Street that had broken into a fight.
$100,000 Miracle Drawing to offer one-day ticket event
YORKVILLE — The Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation, in partnership with WKTV NewsChannel 2, is hosting a special one-day ticket event from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, May 17, at Holland Farms Bakery & Deli, 50 Oriskany Blvd. Staff will be on-site and accepting cash, checks and credit cards for $100,000 Miracle Drawing raffle tickets to benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at MVHS.
Notre Dame Utica Holds NJROTC Graduation; 2 Seniors Accepted to Naval Academy
UTICA, N.Y. -- In the Michael Walsh Gymnasium on Thursday, Notre Dame Junior/Senior High School celebrated its NJROTC seniors. Chief Brian Jaynes, who runs the program, told the gathered parents, alumni and friends the students logged over 8,000 hours of community service this school year at organizations like Tunnel to Towers, Feed our Vets and Flags for Heroes.
Utica school board lauds top grads, bilingual students
UTICA — Proctor High School’s Top 10 for the class of 2024 and students who recently received the New York State Seal of Biliteracy were honored Wednesday by the Utica City School District’s Board of Education at its regular monthly meeting. “We are entering into the season...
Will Millennia Show? Company Representative Invited to Local Tenants' Meeting Monday
UTICA, N.Y. -- An attorney helping local tenants of Millennia-owned properties says living conditions continue to deteriorate. "Pests are becoming a bigger and bigger issue in the building, including bed bugs," says Attorney Andrew Croom of Legal Services of CNY. "There's been reports that tenants are finding them in their apartments. The trash continues to be an ongoing issue. Trash piles up in the trash rooms and the tenants are responsible for taking that out themselves."
New Hartford Superintendent Disagrees With Parents Pushing to Keep Class Sizes Under 20 Students
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Several concerned parents spoke about elementary class sizes at a school board meeting Tuesday night. Superintendent Cosimo Tangorra confirmed that three elementary school teachers are retiring at the end of this year and will not be replaced. That move is concerning to parents who believe it...
Meyda- Attaining the American Dream
Meyda Lighting is celebrating fifty years of being in business, and the company is developing more with each generation. Meyda Lighting is celebrating fifty years of being in business, and the company is developing more with each generation.
Mock Crash in Richfield Springs Aims to Save Lives
RICHFIELD SPRINGS, N.Y. -- Students at Richfield Springs participated in a mock DWI crash that provided a perspective on what can happen on the road if you’re drinking or texting. High schoolers received a realistic look at what takes place after a DWI crash. Richfield Springs senior Anna Hawkes...
Russell named provost at SUNY Poly
UTICA — The SUNY Polytechnic Institute has announced the appointment of Andrew Russell as the university’s provost, a role he has held in an interim capacity since January. “Given Dr. Russell’s reputation, and the skill with which he steered our institution through multiple transitions, I have complete confidence...
New Hartford Town Board talks road safety concerns about proposed Middle Settlement Road apartments
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Town Board hosted a public hearing for a proposed apartment complex along Middle Settlement Road at a Wednesday, May 15 meeting. Shauncy Maloy, a project manager for the engineering and architecture firm Passero Associates, appeared before the board on behalf of AR Building Company, the Pennsylvania-based developer, which is trying to rezone and develop property located at 4647 Middle Settlement Road, near Potentia Management Group and Lowe’s.
Higher Education in Prison: A Look at Herkimer College's Program
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Herkimer College held a virtual screening for the SUNY Higher Education in Prison Program documentary. The SUNY Administration made a documentary about college prison programs across the state. Currently, SUNY has 14 campuses offering degrees in 23 State prisons and one federal prison. Overall, they are serving...
German Flatts One Step Closer to Town's Development Plan
Mohawk, N.Y. -- The Town of German Flatts held their final public meeting on the evolution of the town's development. The town is currently in the process of developing their township comprehensive plan. There have been a total of four open meetings for the public to express their opinions on...
New York Mills veteran turns 102, presented with hometown hero banner
It’s not every day you turn 102 years old, and Stanley Potrzeba, a veteran and resident of New York Mills, celebrated his birthday Tuesday afternoon with a smile on his face. Local and state officials at the New York Mills Senior Center joined Potrzeba’s birthday celebration, recognizing his long,...
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