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Thursday Forecast: Frosty Start, Wall-to-Wall Sunshine Today
Sunshine returns today, but it is a very chilly start! Temps in the valleys are in the 20s and hilltops in the 10s created a heavy freeze this morning. We quickly warm up into the upper 40s to low 50s in what will be a nice afternoon. Another below freezing...
Rethinking the affordable housing crisis in the Mohawk Valley with historic preservation
New York state leaders recently reached a deal on a new legislative framework addressing the national affordable housing crisis. The agreement included enticements for tenants, labor unions, and developers: eviction protections, higher wages for workers, as well as tax breaks for construction. Together, the measures were an attempt to tackle the state’s housing shortage by making it easier to build. ...
President Harrison shops in downtown Utica, breaks bread with friend: This week in history
Downtown Utica workers and shoppers are surprised to see a former president of the United States and his wife walking in and out of stores along Genesee Street. Benjamin and Mary Harrison are building a summer cottage between First and Second lakes near Old Forge in the Adirondacks and are buying most of its furnishings at J.B. Wells & Son and other nearby stores. Harrison was 23rd president from 1889 to 1893.
Nuts and bolts of building amphitheater in Rome
ROME — In order to move ahead with his plan to build an outdoor amphitheater at the Erie Canal Village, JGK Associates CEO Jerry Stucchi told the Rome Common Council they need to nix any existing deed restrictions that would stop construction and figure out how much the city is willing to pay to clean up the old, dilapidated buildings on the site.
The Columbia protester diet: Anti-Israel students munch on Pret sandwiches, pricey nuts and sip Dunkin’
Bellies are full, but the tantrums continue. The anti-Israel Columbia University students hunkering down on the Ivy League’s West Lawn received a hefty food delivery Wednesday — as they show no signs of abandoning their makeshift tent city. Fruits, nuts, granola bars and overpriced sandwiches were being handed out like candy to the protesters, who were given a 48-hour extension to camp out on the grounds before the administration warned it would clear them out. The evening meal marked one week of the group’s headlining-making demonstration as similar ones have spread like wildfire to other elite campuses across the country. Ilhan Omar’s daughter...
Orchard Hall exhibits timeless charm
SAUQUOIT — Nestled amidst the quaint post-WWII neighborhood on Oneida Street stands a majestic structure, its alabaster facade glowing under the cobalt sky. Orchard Hall, with its Neoclassical style intertwined with Greek Revival touches, captivates passersby with an aura of grandeur. The roots of Orchard Hall stretch back to...
Local County Fairs Receive Funding to Attract More Visitors
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Oneida, Herkimer and Otsego county fairs will get more money from the State to attract more visitors. The goal, according to Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball, is to increase visitor engagement and showcase a variety of local food specialties and cultural experiences. A passport system is currently...
A New Hotel Proposed in Village of New Hartford. Here's Where it Could Go
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Local developers are proposing to build a hotel in the Village of New Hartford. The location would be, more or less, behind the Byrne Dairy on Campion Road. Hotel developers Andy Patel and Joe Salerno are proposing to build a Best Western in the Village of...
Dispose of Your Old TV or Computer at Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event Happening This Weekend
UTICA, N.Y. -- New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-C-Rome) announced an upcoming electronic recycling drop-off event scheduled for this weekend. Griffo teamed up with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to present the electronics recycling event set for April 27 at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center in Utica.
Unemployment rate rose in Rome/Utica area over past year, job gains in health services posted
ALBANY — The unemployment rate in the Utica/Rome area rose from 3.8% in March 2023 to 4.6% in March 2024, according to the state Department of Labor. The unemployment rate was 4.7% in February, the department reported.
Utica woman arrested on drug charges
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A Utica woman was arrested on Thursday, April 18 after an search found a large quantity of drugs and paraphernalia, according to Utica Police. Investigators with the Utica Police partnering with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at 1223 City Street in Utica on Thursday. Police responded after several complaints.
In Utica: JPC Food Giveaways on Monday and Tuesday this Week
UTICA, N.Y. -- The Johnson Park Center Drive-Thru Free Food Giveaway is scheduled for Monday afternoon, while a walk-up event will take place on Tuesday. Rain or shine, the drive-thru event for community members with cars will run from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. today. Attendees can look forward to...
Tuesday Forecast: Breezy but Beautiful Today
Good morning! Clear skies overnight has caused temperatures to fall right around or below freezing. There could be some patchy frost forming however as a strong south wind moves in, warmer air will mix north in what will be a mild day across CNY. Temperatures climb into the mid 60s with partly cloudy skies. Following the warm weather today, a cold front arrives this evening and tonight cooling things down tomorrow. Wednesday looks damp, cloudy, rainy, and windy.
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