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ROME — Accused of striking another man in the head with a small baseball bat, a Rome man is facing felony charges of assault and weapons possession, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Antonio J. Gualandi, 24, of Rome, was in an argument with another man over...

A house in Kirkland that sold for $775,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 23 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $254,370. The average price per square foot ended up at $148.

Rome City Police are looking for a 27-year-old male who is wanted on warrants from Rome City Court. Duamel A. Scavone is wanted on 3 separate Rome City Court Warrants, according to Rome Police Detective Shane Riolo. Police say, the first warrant is a Bench Warrant for Disorderly Conduct and...

ROME — A 32-year-old man is accused of choking his neighbor's teenage grandson on West Court Street, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Brian J. Townsend, of Rome, let himself into his upstairs neighbor's apartment around 7:23 p.m. Sept. 9 at their residence in the 600 block of W. Court Street. The upstairs resident was asleep on the couch at the time and said he awoke to find Townsend in his apartment.

ROME — A Deerfield man is accused of threatening to shoot and kill a Rome Police officer during a dispute investigation, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said Anthony G. Getti, 28, of Deerfield, repeatedly telephoned and threatened to kill a Rome woman and her children at her West Thomas Street home on July 29. Police said Getti used to babysit the woman's children. The victim called 911 and a police officer went to her home to investigate.

Oneida County has issued an emergency order that bars the acceptance of newly-expanded New York City rental housing vouchers without the authorization of County Executive Anthony Picente, his office announced Thursday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced earlier this week that city-funded housing vouchers for homeless New Yorkers could...

Police say the men demanded the woman's car keys then punched her in the face until she was on the ground. Then they stole her car.

DURHAMVILLE, N.Y. — Three adults and a 13-year-old are being assisted by the Red Cross after losing their home to a large fire in Oneida County on Tuesday. The fire broke out on Route 31 in Durhamville in the afternoon, with several fire departments reporting to the scene. The...

This restaurant is the reason to go to Camden (besides Carool’s Discount Liquor). Old San Juan has an expansive menu with a ton of variety, whether you’re grabbing from the hot/cold takeout section or sitting in their large and modest dining room. They specialize in whole fish dishes and seafood salads, but their mofongo with shrimp in garlic sauce is an absolute must-try. The shrimp is so tender it’ll make you recall finer dining spots that haven’t come close to doing it this right, and the ajillo sauce is so deliciously garlicky that no vampire could physically come near you for at least 24 hours after consumption. Whatever you order, you can smell the combination of fresh herbs and spices as soon as your food hits the table.

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Donna Williams is part of a group no parent wants to be a part of. She lost her son to an acute Fentanyl overdose four years ago. Her son, Eric, was 37 years old. Over the weekend, Eric’s face was one of 166 faces on just...

A New York teenager was arrested and charged with 30 criminal offences after allegedly driving a stolen SUV into a house, prompting an enormous fiery explosion.The 17-year-old suspect was taken into police custody after crashing the vehicle into a home in the city of Oneida, causing a gas leak.Police bodycam footage captured the explosion, which occurred some time after the crash and obliterated the building, as officers helped residents evacuate from nearby houses.Both residents and officers scramble for cover in the aftermath of the blast.The Oneida City Police later said that despite “substantial damage”, no residents or first responders...

Discover how two locations, Utica and Rome, are grappling with a bed bug infestation. These pesky critters might make your skin crawl, but understanding the situation can help in prevention and control. Tune in to learn more about this unsettling issue.

Black bears are on the move in Central New York and one local homeowner just got the shock of her life. Although black bear sightings are pretty rare here in Central NY, that doesn't mean they can't happen. The New York's Department of Environmental Conservation recently listed the Mohawk Valley...

CLEVELAND, OHIO — Fritz’s Polka Band namesake and accordionist/vocalist Fritz Scherz from Verona will soon be inducted into the Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame as a Trustees Honor Roll recipient. This honor will be presented during the awards show Saturday, Nov. 25, as part of the 59th annual...

BRIDGEWATER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A motor vehicle accident in the town of Bridgewater on Monday, September 25 has left one person dead, according to Oneida County Sheriffs. Sheriffs responded to the accident on Route 8 in the town at approximately 8:13 on Monday night. Police shut down the southbound lane of the highway as they investigated. That roadway is now fully open to traffic.

ROME, N.Y. — A fall festival favorite is returning to the City of Rome for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic!. On Saturday, October 7, Locktoberfest will make its return to Bellamy Harbor Park in Rome for the first time since 2019. The free event will feature a...

VERONA — A pet dog was killed and a family of four have been displaced after a fire on Route 31 in Verona Tuesday afternoon, according to the Durhamville Fire Department. Durhamville Fire Chief Eric Wilcox said the family discovered the fire and called 911 at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday for the multi-story home at 6634 Route 31.

CONSTANTIA, N.Y. — Afather and son moment captured on a Ring camera in New York is going viral and touching the hearts of fathers across the world. Tyler Lobdell's truck had almost cleared the driveway of the family home in Constantia when he realized his 8-year-old son, Isaiah, wanted something; in pajamas and barefoot, flagging down his dad for a goodbye hug.

ROME — Rome Community Theater will hold auditions for its upcoming production of “Over the River and Through the Woods” at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Oct. 8 and 9 at the theater, 8911 Turin Road. A heartwarming comedy that is sure to please audiences, this will...

In this article, we explore four exceptional pizza places in Rome. Have you had the chance to taste their offerings yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.