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Head-on collision in Verona

VERONA, NY — Two vehicles collided head-on at the intersection of State Route 31 and Irish Ridge Road on Nov. 11, 2026. Jackie M. Centolella, 80, of Utica, was operating a 2001 Toyota Camry westbound on State Route 31 at approximately 5:28 p.m. when the vehicle collided with a 2011 Ford Expedition operated by Mark S. Bellows, 65, of Durhamville, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.

Verona, NY · 14h
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Man charged with drug offenses in Utica

UTICA, NY — A man faces multiple drug charges following a vehicle stop conducted by police investigators. Michael Williams, 30, of Utica, was charged Nov. 11, 2026, with various narcotics-related offenses stemming from an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics, according to the Utica Police Department.

Utica, NY · 14h
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Explosive 'Boom' Caught on Camera in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- An explosive boom startled residents in the Village of Frankfort last night. A video of the explosion was caught on camera by Frankfort resident Hannah Rowan and posted on her Facebook page. In the video, the boom is accompanied by a sudden, white flash. Residents took to...

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Victim, deputies statements expand on Clayville hatchet attack

Court documents have shed light on the hatchet attack at the Pratt and Whitney plant in Clayville that left one person in intensive care. According to the Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, at around 4:41 p.m. on Nov. 6, the Oneida County 911 Center received several calls from people all reporting the same thing — that a man had attacked two people with a hatchet at the Pratt and Whitney / Homogeneous Metals Inc plant, located at 2395 Main Street in the village of Clayville. Since then, a temporary extreme risk protection order has been filed against suspect Zachary Stowell, 23, of Poland, and includes a statement from one of the victims. The attack Stowell is alleged to have hidden a hatchet on his person and, after speaking with security guard Moulay Amrani, 36, of Utica, confirmed he was an employee at Pratt and Whitney and was let into the building. Maciol said Stowell walked through the building for several minutes in search of someone, before exiting the main portion of the plant and unsuccessfully attempted to prop up the main door with his sandal. Stowell spoke with Amrani again for a few moments before, according to the sheriff, Stowell

Clayville, 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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Man arrested on child endangerment, forcible touching charges in Canajoharie

CANAJOHARIE, NY — State Police arrested a man on child endangerment and forcible touching charges on Nov. 8, 2026. Jerry F. Pollard, 42, of Canajoharie, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and forcible touching. Troopers received information on April 27, 2026, reporting sexual contact between an...

Canajoharie, NY · 14h

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Public Meeting Notice: Herkimer County Land Bank Corporation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Herkimer County Land Bank Corporation will hold its regular meeting of the Board of Directors on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM in […]

Herkimer, NY · 8h

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Victim of fatal Fulton County crash identified

The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim of a fatal UTV crash in Johnstown on Saturday.

Johnstown, NY · 2d

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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 · 20h

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'The Human Calculator' in Little Falls

A man known as the Human Calculator is helping students discover a new way to learn math.

Little Falls, NY · 19h

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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 · 2d

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Utica Police Launch 'Operation Safe Surrender' for Those with Outstanding Arrest Warrants

UTICA, N.Y. -- A new program in Utica is offering people with outstanding arrest warrants a chance to surrender voluntarily in a safe and respectful setting. The Utica Police Department announced Operation Safe Surrender will begin Dec. 9 and take place on the second Wednesday of each month at Utica City Court.

Utica, NY · 1d

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Local resident involved in property damage accident accused of unlicensed operation: NYSP

LEE- A resident from Oneida County is accused of unlicensed operation following a reported property damage accident this week in the local area. Shortly before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday, the New York State Police (Sylvan Beach) arrested and charged Matthew Putnam Satterly, 35, of Lee Center, NY with one count of aggravated unlicensed operation in the third-degree.

Oneida County, NY · 1d

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Oneida County Sheriff's Office Takes Civil Action Against Attempted Murder Suspect

CLAYVILLE, N.Y. -- The Oneida County Sheriff's Office has taken civil action against the suspect accused of attempting to murder two employees at Pratt & Whitney last Friday. According to authorities, 23-year-old Zachery Stowell, a Pratt & Whitney employee, allegedly entered the facility and attacked two other employees with a hatchet.

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Woman accused of forging check from hospitalized victim

Fulton County, NY (WRGB) — On November 6, 2026, State Police arrested 50-year-old Sharon Passaretti of Ballston, NY, for Forgery 2nd and Petit Larceny. On October 6, 2026, troopers received a complaint from a Fulton County resident reporting fraudulent bank activity in their account. The investigation determined that Passaretti reportedly forged a check belonging to the victim, resulting in the theft of more than $900 in January 2026. Passaretti was known to the victim, and the theft occurred while the victim was hospitalized, in critical condition, and incapable of providing consent or permission to issue the check.

Fulton County, NY · 23h

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New cafe to open in Fulton County

A new cafe is coming to Broadalbin.

Broadalbin, NY · 2d

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'War Dog Memorial Highway' Signs Unveiled in Herkimer

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- The signs honoring military working dogs and their handlers are complete. "[Military working dogs] have been active before World War I. People don't understand how important these four-legged soldiers were and saved the lives of many woman and many men that fought the war," said John Brezinski, Herkimer County legislator and the founder of Guardians of Freedom. "Because they were there, too."

Herkimer, NY · 20h

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Oneida Man, 62, Ejected From Golf Cart After Car Hits It in Verona

A 62-year-old Oneida man was ejected from his golf cart and airlifted to the hospital Tuesday morning after the cart collided with a car in a parking lot near Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona. Wilbur F. Orcutt sustained serious injuries in the crash and was later reported to be in stable condition.

Verona, NY · 2d

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Central NY man seriously injured when golf cart is hit by car near Turning Stone

Verona, N.Y. - A Madison County man was seriously injured Tuesday morning when a car hit a golf cart near Turning Stone Resort Casino in Oneida County. Around 11 a.m., a 2021 Toro golf cart was going north in a parking lot at 4524 Snyder Road in Verona when the driver pulled into the road, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a State Police spokesperson.

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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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