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Rome drone test site reauthorized: Why does it matter?
Local business and elected leaders often say that the future of the Mohawk Valley’s prosperity rests heavily in three high-tech areas: nanotechnology, cybersecurity and drones. But a key part of the regional drone infrastructure — the New York Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport in...
Rome students compete at the Oneida County Envirothon
ROME — Students from the Rome Free Academy SUNY ESF AP Biology class taught by Christine Calogero and the Global Environment class taught by Brian Buchanan participated in the Oneida County Envirothon May 7 at the Utica Zoo. Hosted by the Oneida County Soil and Water Conservation District, the...
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT: Utica honors Rev. Jim Cesta with street naming
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Jim Cesta's ordination, the city of Utica celebrated him by naming a street in his honor on Friday, May 17. Cesta, pastor of St. Mary of Mount Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish since July 2009, was ordained on May 18, 1974. Father Jim Cesta Way is located along the parish campus, running from Mohawk to Jay streets. Prior to coming to Utica, Father Cesta served at parishes in Syracuse and Oswego. In July 2023, he also assumed the pastorship of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Parish in East Utica. Attending the unveiling ceremony were Utica Mayor Michael Galime and a number of parishioners.
A pleasant end to the weekend
Today: Partly sunny. Much warmer. High 79. A beautiful start to the day, with a decrease in clouds and temperatures in the low 60s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds throughout the afternoon, with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Partly cloudy and comfortable tonight, with overnight lows in the mid 50s. A.
Monday Forecast: Very Warm and Sunny Today!
Good morning! We are talking about a pretty good warmup for the start of the workweek. If you haven’t installed your A/C units yet, now might be the time to do it. Temps are expected to climb into the 80s today with mostly sunny skies. 80s continue into Tuesday and Wednesday as well. Tuesday is mostly dry aside from an isolated pop-up thunderstorm due to the high temp and humidity.
Oneida County real estate: See all homes sold, May 11-May 17
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Oneida County reported from May 11 to May 17. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,127-square-foot home on East Thomas Street in Rome that sold for $187,200.
Four local boys’ lacrosse teams earn sectional playoff spots
SYRACUSE, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Four local boys’ lacrosse teams saw their season continue for at least one more game after Section III announced their sectional tournament brackets on Monday, May 20. Utica Proctor finished their season 2-14, and was not selected in Class A. Holland Patent also saw...
Buddha's Birthday Celebration Held at Frankfort Temple
The Vietnamese Buddhist Temple in Frankfort held a birthday celebration this weekend. Local Temple Invites Residents to Join Buddha's Birthday Celebration. Residents from both the area and across the country gathered in Frankfort for a special birthday celebration.
Roadwork Ahead—Construction for Week of May 20 in Oneida, Herkimer, Montgomery and Hamilton Counties
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Area counties will see various road construction projects that could cause delays for the week of May 20. The following construction and maintenance projects are from the New York State Department of Transportation, Mohawk Valley Region. Oneida County:. Village of New Hartford: Genesee Street between Golf...
6-Month Investigation in New Hartford Leads to Arrest of Teen
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A six-month investigation in New Hartford has resulted in the arrest of a teenager accused of stealing jewelry and other items worth $10,000 from a residence on Hingham Road. According to the New Hartford Police Department, on Oct. 11, a visitor to the home had her...
Central NY man who attacked Capitol Jan. 6 gets more jail time after arrest for hitting daughter
New Hartford, N.Y. ― An Oneida County man who broke a window and was one of the first rioters in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was sentenced Thursday to more time in federal prison after being arrested and accused of hitting his daughter. Eric Bochene was arrested...
Rome students earn Seal of Biliteracy for linguistic diversity
ROME — Rome Free Academy recently honored 12 students who have demonstrated proficiency in two or more languages by awarding them the Seal of Biliteracy, acknowledging the valuable skills and cultural competencies that bilingual students bring to their communities and future endeavors. RFA seniors Alyssa D'Aiuto, Gianna Badolato, Justin...
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