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Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Michael Gentile wins NY Assembly seat held by Buttenschon

Michael Gentile thanked his voters who propelled him to victory in the race to succeed Marianne Buttenschon in New York's 119th Assembly District. Gentile, who ran on the Republican and Conservative party lines will replace Buttenschon, a Democrat, on Jan. 3. "I would just like to say thank you to everyone that took part in this journey and campaign," said Gentile. "I had an amazing team backing me and it feels good that this hard work paid off." The district includes about 135,000 residents in part of Oneida County. Gentile, a lifelong resident of Utica, defeated Jon Lipe, who was running on the Democratic, Working Families and Mohawk Valley 1st parties, by getting 18,474 votes − about 53% of the vote. In a statement posted to his campaign Facebook page shortly after 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lipe said he had called Gentile earlier that morning to congratulate him and "wish him all the best in office." "While the results for our race aren’t what we hoped for, I am touched by the support my family and I received all throughout the campaign," Lipe's statement expressed. "Thank you to everyone I met and reconnected with at local events, at the doors, at

New York · 3d

Explore

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New York's Former Army Base Is A Historic National Monument With Reconstructed Fort Buildings

This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.

Rome, NY · 2d

The Cool Down

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New York reports first measles death in 30 years as outbreak claims a child's life

"As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through."

Lewis County, NY · 2d

WKTV

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5 Local Women-Owned Businesses Win $5,000 Grants

ROME, N.Y. -- Five women-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida counties will each receive a $5,000 grant at an upcoming ceremony celebrating local entrepreneurs. According to the Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, the Women Investing in Women awards ceremony takes place at 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Griffiss Institute, 592 Hanger Rd., Ste. 200, in Rome.

Oneida County, NY · 2d
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3 Free Holiday Movie Screenings for Local Students

UTICA, N.Y. -- Oneida County students will have a chance to watch holiday classics on the big screen with free movie screenings at The Stanley Theatre in Utica and Rome Capitol Theatre. Broadway Theatre League of Utica and the Oneida County Executive’s Office are working together for the third year...

Utica, NY · 2d

The Daily Post

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Road Work Report for the Week Beginning November 9, 2026

ONEIDA COUNTY Village of Clinton: (D#265257 Clinton-Route 12B: PM Paving; RTE 12B & 412, Oneida County) Route 412 (College Street) between Route 233 and Franklin Ave, Route 12B between Brimfield […]

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Stewart’s Shops in Town of Watertown to move forward

TOWN OF WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Town of Watertown Town Board passed a resolution Thursday night to move forward with a Stewart’s Shops project on Route 3. The shop will be built on Route 3 across from Target. The project has been stalled as those involved figured...

Watertown, NY · 3d

North Country Public Radio

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North Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County

Nov 06, 2026 — Ana Williams-BergenNorth Country at Work: From farm stands to factories, strengthening agriculture in Jefferson County. Let’s say you run a cheese factory, and you’re looking to expand your operation. If you’re in Jefferson County, you pick up the phone and call Jay Matteson.

Jefferson County, NY · 3d

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Critical Mission: Continuing the Fort Drum - North Country relationship

Typically, when the U.S. Army assigns a new commanding general to Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division, that general has some previous experience at Drum. However, the division’s newest commander doesn’t have that advantage. He's promising to ensure it not only stays the same, but to work on ways to see it grow.

Fort Drum, NY · 2d

Yahoo!

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What's Going Around: Local Illness Update

Carrie Lazarus reports on the common illnesses circulating in Central New York communities like Camillus, Syracuse, Liverpool, and Pulaski. Learn about prevalent conditions such as croup, flu, COVID, strep throat, and colds affecting residents.

Syracuse, NY · 6d

Informnny ABC50

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Jefferson County food drive HAPPENING NOW

The Jefferson County Community Food Drive is scheduled to hold a major collection event this Saturday, November 7, to address rising food insecurity and supply shortages at local pantries.

Jefferson County, NY · 1d

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Jefferson County DSS to host second annual food drive Saturday

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Jefferson County Department of Social Services is hosting its second annual food drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DSS parking lot. The drive accepts food donations, as well as toiletries and pet food. DSS encourages donations of seasonal foods such as cranberry sauce, potatoes, and stuffing.

Jefferson County, NY · 2d

WSYR NewsChannel 9

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Two new measles cases in Cayuga County confirmed

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two additional measles cases have been confirmed in Cayuga County. This marks the fourth and fifth cases of measles identified in the county, according to the Cayuga County Health Department. The department previously confirmed three cases on Sept. 8, Oct. 16 and Oct. 19 not including several other cases recently reported […]

Cayuga County, NY · 3d

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Children can get MMR vaccine at 6 months under state emergency declaration

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Under the state’s emergency declaration over a growing number of measles cases, some children can get the measles vaccine earlier than usual, Jefferson County Public Health officials said. What the declaration allows. The declaration allows some children to get the MMR vaccine before they...

Jefferson County, NY · 2d

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New York just recorded something it hadn’t seen since the 1990s

A child in Lewis County, a rural area in northern New York, died after catching the disease, state officials announced Monday, The Jerusalem Post reported. State health officials asked people to respect the family's privacy. Health officials also did not say whether the child had been vaccinated, public radio station...

Lewis County, NY · 5d

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NY-24: Tenney declares victory over Ellman

(WWNY) - Republican incumbent Claudia Tenney declared victory over Democratic challenger Alissa Ellman. The 24th District represents part of Jefferson County, including Watertown. The Associated Press called the race in Tenney’s favor. “I am deeply grateful to the people of New York’s 24th District for once again placing their...

Jefferson County, NY · 5d

WIVT News 34

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Measles disaster emergency extended through December

New York · 2d

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Warming center opens in Lewis County

LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - A warming center in the basement of New Beginnings Church in Lowville opened Nov. 1 and will stay open through April 30. It is the only warming center in Lewis County and provides warmth during the winter to people without homes. “We want people to...

Lewis County, NY · 3d

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North Country’s voter turnout was historic for mid-term election

LOWVILLE, New York (WWNY) - Election officials in the tri-county region reported voter turnout from Tuesday’s midterm election, with one county beating its turnout from the last presidential election. Lewis County turnout. Traditionally, presidential elections see the highest voter turnout. However, Lewis County reported more ballots were cast Tuesday...

Lewis County, NY · 4d

WWLP

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

New York · 3d