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Missing Rome teen returned home Tuesday morning
ROME — A 13-year-old girl returned home Tuesday morning after being reported missing in Rome Monday night, according to the Rome Police Department. Police said the teenager was last seen leaving her residence at about 8:18 p.m. Monday and the authorities were notified and began a search.
New Coffee Shop to Open on Commercial Drive
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A drive-thru coffee chain is preparing to open on Commercial Drive. It's called 7 Brew Coffee, and they will provide a range of coffee selections, including iced, hot, and chilled beverages. The exact opening date is yet to be confirmed by New Hartford Town officials. A...
Utica woman charged in late-night stabbing
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A late-night stabbing has put one person in the hospital and another person under arrest in the City of Utica, according to Utica Police. Police were called to the 500 block of Eagle Street at approximately 11 pm on Monday, April 29 regarding a stabbing investigation. Once they arrived, they were met with a victim who had obvious injuries to her arm and hands.
LETTER: It is possible benefits of proposed Kirkland solar project outweigh negatives
Opponents of the Atlas Renewables solar farm in the town of Kirkland give three main reasons for their stance:. The project will cause increased flooding along the Mud and Sauquoit Creeks. That may be true, but I have yet to see an analysis showing how much flooding might be expected to increase. For example, if the 50-plus acres of forest are cleared, will there be one extra flooding event every 1,000 years, every 100 years, or every 10 years? Or, if flooding events will be more severe, what additional areas might be impacted?
Peregrine falcon egg hatches in Utica nest
UTICA — Anticipation surrounding Utica’s peregrine falcon nest reached its peak as the first of four eggs hatched at approximately 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, April 30. “Observers from the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project had been eagerly monitoring the nest since noticing a small hole, or “pip,” in one of the eggs on Monday evening, followed by the unmistakable sounds of a chick vocalizing from within. With great anticipation, they awaited the imminent hatch, which typically occurs within a day or two after the appearance of a pip. Directly following the hatch, Astrid, the female peregrine, immediately tucked the new chick beneath her, effectively hiding it from the nest cameras,” notes a release.
Plans are in motion for an I-81 bridge rehabilitation in Syracuse, and roundabout in Cicero
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced two big projects coming to Central New York. These plans derive from $12 million going towards infrastructure improvements to boost mobility and safety. The first being a $3.7 million rehabilitation of the I-81 bridge, over East Colvin Street in Syracuse. A date has yet […]
Empire State “All In” at Utica & Fonda with High Limit 410’s
The Kubota High Limit Racing Series 410 Sprint Cars take on Utica-Rome Speedway (Vernon, N.Y.) and Fonda Speedway (Fonda, N.Y.) on back-to-back nights Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18. The 410 Sprint Cars compete for a $12,000 winner’s share and $1,000 to start each night. Both events offer...
IN PHOTOS: Local U-Pick Tulip Fields Open Today
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Today marks the opening day of two local U-pick tulip destinations. In Kirkland, Savicki's Farm Market has welcomed visitors to pick their own flowers—a great idea to consider prior to Mother's Day. This local farm has been offering U-pick tulips for approximately five years now. What...
Oneida Lake hosts 2nd annual WalleyeFest tournament this weekend, offers more ways to win
Mark your honey holes, walleye warriors, because the 2nd annual WalleyeFest is almost here. The tournament takes place this weekend, May 4-5, 2024, on Oneida Lake. The entry fee is $25 and you can only register online at the tournament’s website. WalleyeFest kicks off Friday night at 5 p.m....
A cadet at 15, Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown became chief at 26
The overhead view wasn’t pretty. Utica had been slammed with a tornado, and Ben Brown’s hometown was in shambles. He won’t forget the sight anytime soon. There’s nobody else who cares about the fire department the way he does, and it’s always been that way.”
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