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Former St. E’s nurse wins arbitration against MVHS
UTICA — A nurse who spoke out against Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) regarding labor wages and patient safety claims has won her arbitration case against the healthcare organization. Lily Werenczak was a registered nurse at the former St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, which operated under MVHS. Werenczak...
Whitestown vs. Zionsville Town Showdown Coming Tomorrow
The Town of Whitestown and Zionsville will face off in a friendly competition at the 2024. The towns announced that the event will take place as a conclusion of Zionsville’s Trailfest as members of both communities will be invited to showcase their town spirit by riding on the Big 4 to Heritage Trail Park at 4050 S. 875 E. In Zionsville. The event will kick off on tomorrow, Friday, May 17 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. as community members ride as a team to Heritage Trail Park.
Former Fort Drum contractor sentenced for conspiring to defraud government
SYRACUSE, New York (WWNY) - A Sackets Harbor man and former Fort Drum contractor was sentenced Thursday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Sixty-one-year-old Sean O’Sullivan pleaded guilty two years ago to trying to obtain government construction contracts set aside for businesses owned and operated by disabled veterans. He...
Eyewitness Weather for Friday, May 17 — Warm weather on the way!
Here is your Eyewitness Weather Forecast for Friday, May 17 from Meteorologist Tim Drawbridge:. TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Showers arrive around or after Midnight. LOW: 57. Wind: southeast 5-10 mph. SATURDAY: Showers end early to mid-afternoon. Then breaks of sunshine. HIGH: 71. Wind: southeast 5-10 mph. SUNDAY: Partly sunny. LOW: 55....
See who was born at Rome Health May 13-14, 2024
JACOBS — To Zachary and Jessie Jacobs, of Rome, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Millie Rose. KEBLISH — To Bradley and Breanna Keblish, of Herkimer, on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Rome Health, a daughter, Amelia Lenore.
Light rain and cloudy skies
Saturday: Cloudy with showers in the morning. Some breaks of sunshine late. High 70. Low 55. Sunday: Partly sunny. Much warmer. High 79. Rain briefly returns to start the weekend, but the weather turns much more summer-like starting Sunday. A cloudy, wet start to the weekend, with the weather gradually improving. A few breaks of sunshine are possible late in the day, with highs around 70. Skies clear out Saturday night with a return to sunshine and warmer weather on Sunday. Highs in the upper 70s.
Pat Ward Breaks Through To Victory At Utica-Rome
VERNON, NY – Pat Ward picked up a massive win on Friday night in the Modified division at the Utica-Rome Speedway in front of a standing room only crowd. Alex Yankowski came home in second with Matt Sheppard completing the podium. Michael Trautschold and Justin Wright rounded out the...
LETTER: Clarifying stance on Kirkland solar project
The letter to the editor of March 10 regarding the Atlas Renewables solar farm, requires that I write to clarify the position I stated in my letter of May 1. I did not intend to minimize the potential for flooding. Rather, I was pointing out that the statement "flooding will increase" is next to meaningless without some analytic prediction of how large that increase will be. To use the example from my May 1 letter, if the project was likely to cause 1 extra significant flooding event every 10 years, then I would be opposed to the project. On the other hand, if it caused 1 extra event every 100 years, or every 1000 years, I would consider that acceptable.
Tell Me Something Good: History in Oneida
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You never know which way the winds may blow. This could have been the birthplace of a new way of life. “The Oneida Community was a Utopian Society that worked together to help people make a better life. There were 300 people who lived together as one family,” said Christine O’Neil, the Mansion House executive director.
Final Week for Bulk Green Waste Collection in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- The final week of bulk green waste collection in the City of Utica is scheduled for the week of May 20. Make sure green waste is prepared for curbside collection on the specified dates for your area. Green waste put out to the curb after these dates may result in a penalty issued by the City Codes Department.
A few good men: Lack of Catholic priests forcing pastors to take on more parishes
UTICA — For nearly a year, Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament’s pastor, the Rev. Jim Cesta, has been splitting his weekend worship between Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament and St. Anthony & St. Agnes parishes. The Rev. Tom Servatius, pastor at Historic Old St. John’s, also shepherds St. Joseph-St. Patrick, St. Peter’s...
LETTER: Impact Center spaces will help community come together and flourish
Reading the Daily Sentinel’s May 7 story, “Leisure Time Activity Center makes way for Impact Center,” encouraged me to share my excitement for the future. In your story, I saw comments like “a more inclusive future” and “promoting community well-being;” those comments reminded me of why I came to Utica.
Kristen's Fund Goes Back In Time at Disco Dance Fundraiser
UTICA, N.Y.-- A Friday night fundraiser in Utica took people attendees back in time for a good cause. After not having a gala fundraiser for five years following COVID, officials at Kristen's Fund wanted to restart the event, with a twist. Instead of hosting a formal gala, they hosted a disco dance party.
LETTER: Gun control doesn’t work
Local leftists are at it again calling for more gun control, which is an oxymoron because it doesn’t control guns. Their rhetoric has me feeling like Reagan rebutting Carter, “There you go again.”. I strongly agree with those who have written in about how being raised has a...
Senior leads Oneida to 1st-ever Section III flag football title over Syracuse Academy of Science (47 photos)
Syracuse, N.Y. — Oneida senior Raelyn Barlow stars on the Express’ soccer team in the fall, basketball team in the winter and softball team in the spring. This spring, she decided to perform double duty and play on the school’s inaugural flag football team while also playing softball and it paid off.
Israel Independence Day Performance at Rome's Capitol Theatre
ROME, N.Y. -- Israel’s Independence Day took place a couple of days ago, but the celebration continues with a dance performance taking place this Sunday, May 19. There are 18 dancers from Buenos Ares, Argentina, rehearing for a performance that celebrates Israel’s Independence Day. The performance is an...
Richard Marx returning to Central NY for summer concert
Platinum-selling artist Richard Marx is returning to Central New York for a summer concert. Marx will perform Aug. 29 at the Rome Capitol Theatre in Rome, N.Y. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; music starts at 7. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
EXCLUSIVE—Countdown to 'The Christmas Letter:' When Will We Get a Sneak Peek of the Movie Filmed in Utica?
UTICA, N.Y. -- "The Christmas Letter," a movie primarily filmed in the Mohawk Valley, has officially entered production. Updates from the producers of "The Christmas Letter" have been shared with NEWSChannel 2, revealing exciting news with eager fans awaiting the local film. Expect to see a trailer for "The Christmas...
$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.
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