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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 · 1d

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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...

Frankfort, NY · 23h
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Two Accidents At Rte. 20 Intersection, One Fatality

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision at the intersection of Roue 20 and Madison Street in Waterville a day before another accident there resulted in minor injuries. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, Nov. 4 Deputies responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle.

Waterville, NY · 2d
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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 · 1d
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Frankfort Crash on Southside Road

FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Part of Southside Road was closed after a mini-van crashed late this morning in Frankfort. Frankfort fire officials said the crash happened around 10:50 a.m. when the driver lost control of the mini-van, hit a tree, and the vehicle flipped onto its side. The driver was taken...

Frankfort, NY · 2d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 4h

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School Bus Driver Arrested Following Frightening Drop-Off Incident Involving 5-Year-Old

On Monday, November 2, 2026, Upstate New York school bus driver Tasha Van Dayne picked up children at an elementary school and began her afternoon route. While dropping off a group of children, a 5-year-old child’s backpack reportedly got stuck in the door, trapping them. Van Dayne allegedly drove off, dragging the child from the bus. The child suffered only minor injuries, but Van Dayne lost her job and wound up in jail. Van Dayne reportedly closed the bus door on the last child. According to a release from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Martin Drive in the town of Kirkland. Van Dayne stopped her 2023 full-size IC bus in front of the child’s residence, and multiple children exited the vehicle. “Van Dayne closed the school bus door as the last child exited the bus, and the backpack of the child became trapped in the bus doors,” the sheriff’s department stated. “The child was dragged a distance before the bus stopped.” The school district released a statement about the incident. People obtained a statement from the Clinton Central School District. The district confirmed Van Dayne will no longer drive a bus for the district. “While we

Kirkland, NY · 2d

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Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl announces Retired State Police Sergeant Scott A. Nell will serve as next Undersheriff

Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl announces Retired State Police Sergeant Scott A. Nell will serve as next Undersheriff. (Oneida County, NY) Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl is proud to announce the impending appointment of Scott A. Nell to the position of Oneida County Undersheriff upon taking office on January 1, 2027. The selection marks the first of several key appointments as Sheriff-elect Pearl builds out his leadership team after last week’s election.

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Section of Rt. 28 in Herkimer to Close for 3-Day Pavement Project

St. Rt. 28 in the Village of Herkimer will close for pavement work between 5th Avenue and Canal Access Road.

Herkimer, NY · 2d

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OCSO: Driver in Rome motor vehicle accident reportedly fell asleep at the wheel

ROME- The driver who was injured in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday morning fell asleep at the wheel, authorities are reporting. It happened sometime shortly before 11:00 a.m. on the Rome Taberg Road in the city of Rome, NY. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the driver was trapped...

Rome, NY · 1d

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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...

Utica, NY · 21h

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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 · 5h

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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.

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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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Richfield Springs Garden Club Recognized

The Garden Club of Richfield Springs announced at the District 5 meeting of the Federated Garden Club of New York at Twin Ponds in New York Mills, Becky Marzeski won the CAR-SGC award. This Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs award is given to recognize excellence above the state...

Richfield Springs, NY · 2d

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Utica Inventory Climbs as Prices Rise Against the National Trend

Utica sellers were asking more than a year ago, even as national prices dipped, while buyers gained more listings to browse.

Utica, NY · 21h

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Veterans Day Ceremony Held in Herkimer

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Community members gathered at Michael S. Pliseck VFW Post 4915 in Herkimer for a Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor and thank local veterans for their service. NEWSChannel 2's Ben Kinne welcomed attendees as the emcee of the event. The Central Valley Academy’s Navy Jr. ROTC Color...

Herkimer, NY · 1d

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Golf Cart Crash on Snyder Road in Verona Sends Man to Hospital

VERONA, N.Y. -- An Oneida man was seriously hurt after a golf cart and a car crashed in Verona. New York State Police said the crash happened at about 10:58 a.m. on Nov. 10 at 4524 Snyder Rd. in the Town of Verona. Troopers said Wilbur F. Orcutt, 62, was...

Verona, NY · 2d

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Munson for All: Makeover Is Reshaping Utica Art Museum

UTICA, N.Y. -- Renovations are underway inside Munson as the museum begins a major transformation. Construction crews have started taking down the walls of Art Odyssey to make space for a new Art Shop, which will move from the first floor to the ground-level entrance. “We will be able to...

Utica, NY · 1d