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The upstate county that bucked the blue wave

ONEIDA OUTLIER: When in Rome, vote Republican if you want to do as the locals do. As the blue tsunami crashed over the country last week, a comprehensive list of silver linings for New York Republicans could fit on a post-it note. But it was a great night for the party in Oneida County. Assembly candidate Mike Gentile flipped the seat that covers the cities of Utica and Rome and has remained stubbornly blue for decades. The Assembly seat was the only GOP pickup in the state Legislature’s 213 districts on a night when Democrats managed to flip 23% of the 69 seats that Republicans had won in 2024. Meanwhile, Republican Jared Pearl ousted the county’s Democratic Sheriff Robert Maciol. A four-term incumbent, Maciol won his 2022 race with 79% of the vote. And the county was responsible for electing Republican Anthony Constantino to Congress. Democrat Blake Gendebien flipped the rest of that district. While Republican Elise Stefanik won the district’s 14 non-Oneida counties by 69,000 votes two years ago, Gendebien won them by 1,500. But Constantino won Oneida by 6,800 last week. The GOP congressional campaign focused on driving up turnout in the candidate’s home turf, a corner of

Oneida County, NY · 1d

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After 5 arrests at Manlius spas, proposal for spas to need special use permits

MANLIUS, N.Y. — The Village of Manlius has proposed a requirement for massage parlors to obtain and reapply for special use permits. On Tuesday, the Village held a public hearing to hear from the public on this idea, as well as others. However, neighbors did not comment on this specific agenda item.

Manlius, NY · 3d
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Oneida County Sheriff-Elect Jared Pearl Names Transition Team

Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl has named the members of his transition team.

Oneida County, NY · 1d
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New lakeshore restaurant opens in Onondaga County suburb

Cicero, N.Y. - A new restaurant is now open in the renovated clubhouse at Lakeshore Yacht & Country Club in Cicero. Two of the partners behind Inka’s and Margarita Mexican Cantina’s restaurants in Syracuse are behind the new Azura restaurant. Partnering with them are Andrew McDermott and Sebastian Ramirez, who manage day-to-day operations.

Cicero, NY · 5d
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Canastota Farm In The Final Days Of 19th Annual Trees for Troops

Romagnolis Christmas Tree Farm in Canastota is taking part in the 19th annual Trees For Troops program, with a deadline of Saturday November 14th.

Canastota, NY · 2d

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Blue waves are for other places; Oneida, Herkimer counties voted red

The Mohawk Valley loves red, whether it’s in fall leaves, on the Utica Comets’ uniforms or top of a delicious tomato pie. They also love a lot of red in their politics. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties launched a red resistance to the blue tsunami that swept across much of the country on Election Day, voting overwhelmingly for Republican candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties overwhelmingly elected Republicans to county and municipal offices as well as state seats contained within the counties. And they strongly favored Republicans in statewide elections and for seats in districts that crossed county lines. Two seats in Oneida County did flip in the election, but to Republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Rob Maciol, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid to Republican Jared Pearl. And Republican Mike Gentile won the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon — a Democrat who did not seek reelection — in the 119 th Assembly District against Jon Lipe. “What stands out to me is how Oneida County has become more Republican in recent years,” said Luke Perry, distinguished professor of political science at Utica University. “When Anothony Brindisi won the county (and NY-22)

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Retired Utica radio host John Simmons dies

UTICA-ROME — John Simmons, well known for his 25-year stint as “Matt Herkimer” on Big Frog 104 (WFRG) has died. He was 78. Thanks to Budd “Money” Yeman for sharing a link to Simmons’ obituary. Simmons got his start at WTLB but —after a...

Utica, NY · 2d

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Fayetteville neighborhood residents say they’re suffering health ailments near active demolition site

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. (WSYR) — The Village of Fayetteville called a special meeting for the board of trustees for Thursday evening over health concerns from residents who live near the site of the 547 E. Genesee St. project and the former O’Brien & Gere engineering building, for a future supermarket. Brookside neighborhood residents have expressed their […]

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Report Animal Cruelty in Oneida County: Who to Call and When

UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County is striving to strengthen its response to animal cruelty. This year, the County appointed Jamie Dreimiller as animal cruelty coordinator to improve coordination between law enforcement, shelters and the public. According to a document from the Oneida County Department of Emergency Services and shared on...

Oneida County, NY · 15h

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'The Village has failed us,' after Fayetteville neighbors experience health issues

FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Neighbors in the Village of Fayetteville are concerned about hazardous chemicals released during the demolition of the former O'Brien & Gere Engineering Building. The old factory is in the process of being demolished, with the goal of turning it into a supermarket. The next phase is to get rid of a concrete slab.

Fayetteville, NY · 1d

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The Secret Taps of Central New York: Where To Find Free, Fresh Spring Water

We all have ways of saving some money, some a little more unique than others. When it comes to water, especially drinking water, things could get costly. For those in areas with sulfur water or higher levels of contaminants, sometimes bottled is the only option. Personally, I prefer tap water and always have. Sure, I won't turn down a bottle of purified 'fancy" water if it's free.

Central New York, NY · 3d

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12 Classic Diners In New York Where You Can Dine For Just Less Than $12 Even In 2026

One diner on this list was built in a factory in 1937. It didn’t reach its current home until 2017, so the restaurant took a road trip before you did. Another has been serving hot dogs at a narrow counter since 1932. A third opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m., which makes lunch there basically a rumor.

New York · 1d

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You Can Fill A Whole Cart For Only $25 At This Enormous New York Thrift Store

There’s a place in East Syracuse where twenty-five dollars doesn’t just go far, it goes so far you’ll need both hands on the cart to steer it home. Thrifty Shopper is the kind of discovery that makes you feel like you’ve been let in on a secret the rest of the world hasn’t figured out yet.

East Syracuse, NY · 4d

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Madison County housing report: Market tough for renters, homebuyers

Madison County isn’t the easiest place in which to find a good rental unit or to buy an affordable home these days, according to a new county report on housing. The median home price in the county’s historically affordable housing market rose by about $100,000 between 2020 and 2026 because there aren’t enough homes on the market, according to the recently released Madison County 2026 Housing Assessment. And more than two out of three rental units in the county will be at least 50 years old by 2030. But local rents aren’t high enough for landlords to afford the necessary maintenance and upgrades, according to the report. That doesn’t mean, though, that apartments are easily affordable for county residents. About two out of three renters earning $50,000 annually or less pay more for rent than they can really afford, the assessment found. And that number goes up to more than 80% for renters earning less than $35,000 a year. And that gloomy assessment hits as the county is hoping to benefit from new residents moving to the county to take advantage of economic development efforts in Central New York, such as the Micron complex being built in Clay. “This report

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New developers plan to bring 'ShoppingTown Reimagined' to old, dilapidated property

DEWITT, N.Y. — There's a new developer involved in the transformation of the old ShoppingTown Mall in DeWitt. On Thursday, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced that Continuum Partners, in partnership with The Sposato Companies, Hayner Hoyt Construction and Dalpos Architects, will take over the new "ShoppingTown Reimagined Project."

Onondaga County, NY · 1d

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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...

Utica, NY · 1d

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Area seniors hit the field for one last football game in Westmoreland

WESTMORELAND — Graduating football players whose final season has ended at 20 Section III schools got a final gridiron send-off Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Westmoreland at the 2026 Elevate CNY High Senior All-Star Football Game. The Gray team, with players from Adirondack, Camden, Canastota, General Brown, Holland Patent, Little Falls, New York Mills, Oneida, Rome Free Academy and Sherburne-Earlville, jumped ahead early and was never challenged on the scoreboard in a 45-26 win over the Green team, which included players from Carthage, Cazenovia, Central Valley Academy, Clinton, Cooperstown, Herkimer, Mt. Markham, Proctor, West Canada Valley and Westmoreland. More: 2026 Section III football playoff schedule Rome Free Academy quarterback Mark Barone threw touchdown passes to high school teammate Chad Smith and Jordan Palmer, the quarterback for Sherburne-Earlville's eight-player team who played wide receiver for the senior game. Barone also ran for a touchdown while Canastota Raider Devon Silvernail ran for three and earned MVP honors for the victorious Gray. The Green MVP was Proctor Raider Dennis Allen, who ran for a second-half touchdown. Each team also had a player honored with a Warrior Award for demonstrating "extraordinary toughness, high-impact hustle, leadership under pressure and selflessness"; those awards went to Rome Free

Westmoreland, NY · 20h

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Snow showers developing tonight across CNY

Steady rain showers have arrived across central New York this morning as we enter into a cool and unsettled stretch of days. A low-pressure system tracking eastward across Pennsylvania will be providing ample amounts of moisture to the northeast through the end of the work week. Daytime temperatures are too...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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UPDATE: Expect an elevation variation of snow accumulation through Friday morning

What factors affect snow sticking on roads in Central New York?. What snowfall forecast is expected through Friday morning in Upstate New York?. Why is snow sticking tricky in lower elevations of Central New York?. As we have been telling you for days now, today's rainy system is beginning to...

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