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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.
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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.
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Pratt & Whitney Assault Suspect Waives Felony Hearing
CLAYVILLE, N.Y. -- The Poland man facing two counts of attempted murder for allegedly attacking two people with a hatchet at Pratt & Whitney in Clayville last week has waived his felony hearing. Zachery Stowell is 23 years old and an employee of the plant. The felony hearing was supposed...
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Witness Accounts, Law Enforcement Narratives Detail Horror, Heroism, During Pratt & Whitney Attack
Witness statements to Oneida County Sheriff's Office deputies and law enforcement narratives provide a chilling account of an employee at Pratt & Whitney in Clayville who allegedly brutally attacked two co-workers with a hatchet but made scattered conversation with others, even apologizing for bothering one. Tags. Local.
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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.
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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...
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West Utica Housing Development Moving Forward
UTICA, N.Y. -- Plans to bring an affordable housing project to Utica's Columbia Square neighborhood are moving forward. Columbia Square Apartments, led by developer DePaul, will be located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga streets and is expected to cost about $18 million. The development...
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Remediation work beginning on former Utica city dump
The former Utica city dump, a New York State Superfund site, is getting cleaned up. Work will start soon, according to a recent update from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which, although sent in early November, also said the work was expected to start in October. The $43 million remediation project, being paid for by the state superfund program, is expected to take about two years. It will restore the site for industrial or commercial use. The 126-acre dump, located between Leland Road, the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal, was used as a municipal dump for decades, but local industries also disposed of some of their waste there. And some illegal dumping took place after the initial, 55-acre municipal dump closed in 1972. Site assessments from over the years, dating back as far as 1988, mention clusters of rusted barrels, at least two containing a white powder and many so rusted their contents disappeared. The assessments also mention seepage of leachate, sometimes into pools and at least one orange “stream” flowing into the Mohawk. Former workers at the dumps who were interviewed mentioned numerous fires. They said some were caused by spontaneous combustion; some of the
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THE MILLER LITE BIERGARTEN: THE BEST SEAT IN UTICA
UTICA, NY – The best seat in Utica isn't just a seat. It's an experience! The Miller Lite Biergarten at Utica City FC delivers an unforgettable gameday atmosphere, putting fans right on the turf for all the fast-paced action at NBT Bank Arena. There's nothing quite like experiencing professional...
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Microsoft 365 Outlook Issues Affect Users
UTICA, N.Y. -- Some Microsoft Outlook users are having trouble accessing their email. Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) posted on X, "We're investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas. More details can be found in the Microsoft 365 admin center under EX1550543."
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From Refugees to Doctors: On Point for College Celebrates Lives Transformed Through Education
More than 200 guests gather at Hart’s Hill Inn as alumni, honorees and community partners take center stage. Featured photograph: From left, co-emcee Aaron Woodman, Make a Difference Award recipient Dr. Tolga Hayali, and On Point for College Utica Director Kevin Marken at the 2026 Utica Celebration at Hart’s Hill Inn. Photo supplied by Michelle Laguerre / Laguerre Media.