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City of Rome Seeks Input on Boat Launch, Canal Trail Expansion
ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome hosted an open house Tuesday evening at the Muck Road Boat Launch to discuss plans for upcoming projects at the facility. Rome residents were shown various designs of how the boat launch could be developed and offered their input on how best to improve the site.
Rome Mayor Lanigan to hold first public town hall June 17
ROME — Rome Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan will host his first public town hall meeting at Rome City Hall on the evening of Monday, June 17, with the public invited to ask questions about his administration and their plans for the city. The meeting will take place from 6:30...
Utica’s roughest roads to get makeovers this summer
UTICA — Your drive through Utica is about to be less bumpy as some of the city’s roughest roads are scheduled to be overlaid this summer. Upon being sworn in on Jan. 1, one of Utica Mayor Michael P. Galime’s top priorities was to look into the city’s infrastructure issues on crumbling and deteriorating roads throughout the city — a promise he made during his mayoral campaign. Galime has changed the process of street repairs, compiling new data on the road conditions.
Public input sought for Interstate 90 Exit 31 interchange safety. What to know
The Herkimer Oneida County Transportation Council (HOCTC) is launching a study and website and holding a public meeting to improve the connectivity and safety of the Interstate 90 (I-90) Exit 31 Interchange and surrounding roadway network, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said Tuesday in a statement. A public meeting...
Funding available for electric school buses: One local district said no thanks
The federal and state governments are giving out millions in grants and rebates to help school districts cover the costs of converting their transportation fleets to electric school buses. So far, though, only one district in Oneida County has received one of these grants. The Environmental Protection Agency announced May 31 that...
KKK fails to obtain foothold in Utica 100 years ago: This week in Mohawk Valley history
Barber shops in Utica are open seven days a week and have been for years, but that soon may change. About half of the 200 or so members of the Journeymen Barbers' Union want to close their shops on Sundays. A survey by the Utica Observer shows that several men...
Road closures to know for Juneteenth parade and festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — African-American heritage is being celebrated this weekend with Juneteenth festivities. The parade is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Genesee St. and Ivey St. and the festival will be held at MLK Jr. Park both days. As a result, the following roads will be closed. 8 a.m. till […]
Rome Common Council approves new ARPA spending, school officer changes
ROME — The Rome Common Council voted to approve seven new expenditures of the American Rescue Plan Act funding for a total of roughly $1.5 million — though not without some dissent among their ranks at their bi-monthly meeting at City Hall on Wednesday. The council approved legislation...
New York system halts invasive procedures by PAs
Utica, N.Y.-based Wynn Hospital is no longer allowing physician assistants to perform invasive procedures, the Daily Sentinel reported June 10. The internal memorandum outlining the change was sent to all medical staff at Utica-based Mohawk Valley Healthcare System June 6. The memorandum reads, in part, "Effective immediately, physician assistant providers are not allowed to perform invasive procedures at the Wynn Hospital. This includes the operating room, all procedural areas, and the bedside. Please note regular PA duties, however, may continue. More information will be provided once it becomes available."
Efforts to Mitigate Area Flooding Discussed During MVCC Meeting
ROME, N.Y. -- Projects to mitigate future floods in the Mohawk and Oswego River basins were discussed in Rome on Tuesday. The Upstate Flood Mitigation Task Force reviewed various projects following an assessment of flood impacts. Updates included the securing of a $3.4 million Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation...
Replace Your American Flag for the Upcoming Holiday Dedicated to the Stars and Stripes
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Just in time for Flag Day, a local insurance agency is assisting residents in displaying a brand new one. The Frigualt Agency, located at 136 Clinton Road in New Hartford, is hosting a flag exchange. "Citizens are invited to stop by and exchange their flag, or...
CNY school district unveils new mascot while holding on to history of ‘beloved’ former nickname
A Central New York school district unveiled its new nickname and mascot on Monday. Oriskany, a village in Oneida County about seven miles west of Utica, will now use the nickname, Skyhawks, for its high school sports teams after New York state banned public schools from using all nicknames, mascots and imagery referencing Native American culture.
Utica Says Goodbye to Chief Russell Brooks
UTICA, N.Y. -- The bell sounded signal 5-5-5-5. The final call for retired Chief Russell Brooks, a man who dedicated nearly a half-century of his life protecting the city he grew up in, leaving behind an unmatched legacy. You only needed to hear some stories told during his funeral service...
LETTER: Klee Hood is inspiring candidate
Do you know about the primary election this month? Vote in the Democratic Primary on June 25! Voting is our right and our responsibility; vote every time you can, to preserve our democracy. We need to choose the best candidate to run in the general election. Whoever wins the Democratic primary, support that candidate to win our Congressional District in November from the MAGA Republican incumbent (even other Republicans say he doesn’t do anything for the district!).
LETTER: Now is the time for Democrats to mobilize
Democrats, now is the time to mobilize! June 25 is primary election day, and voting in the primary shows confidence in your chosen candidate. Voting creates excitement, and you have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor. Democrats have two excellent candidates on the primary ballot to represent...
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