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Head-on collision in Verona

VERONA, NY — Two vehicles collided head-on at the intersection of State Route 31 and Irish Ridge Road on Nov. 11, 2026. Jackie M. Centolella, 80, of Utica, was operating a 2001 Toyota Camry westbound on State Route 31 at approximately 5:28 p.m. when the vehicle collided with a 2011 Ford Expedition operated by Mark S. Bellows, 65, of Durhamville, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol.

Verona, NY · 12h
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Victim, deputies statements expand on Clayville hatchet attack

Court documents have shed light on the hatchet attack at the Pratt and Whitney plant in Clayville that left one person in intensive care. According to the Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, at around 4:41 p.m. on Nov. 6, the Oneida County 911 Center received several calls from people all reporting the same thing — that a man had attacked two people with a hatchet at the Pratt and Whitney / Homogeneous Metals Inc plant, located at 2395 Main Street in the village of Clayville. Since then, a temporary extreme risk protection order has been filed against suspect Zachary Stowell, 23, of Poland, and includes a statement from one of the victims. The attack Stowell is alleged to have hidden a hatchet on his person and, after speaking with security guard Moulay Amrani, 36, of Utica, confirmed he was an employee at Pratt and Whitney and was let into the building. Maciol said Stowell walked through the building for several minutes in search of someone, before exiting the main portion of the plant and unsuccessfully attempted to prop up the main door with his sandal. Stowell spoke with Amrani again for a few moments before, according to the sheriff, Stowell

Clayville, NY · 1d

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Explosive 'Boom' Caught on Camera in Frankfort

FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- An explosive boom startled residents in the Village of Frankfort last night. A video of the explosion was caught on camera by Frankfort resident Hannah Rowan and posted on her Facebook page. In the video, the boom is accompanied by a sudden, white flash. Residents took to...

Frankfort, NY · 1d
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The upstate county that bucked the blue wave

ONEIDA OUTLIER: When in Rome, vote Republican if you want to do as the locals do. As the blue tsunami crashed over the country last week, a comprehensive list of silver linings for New York Republicans could fit on a post-it note. But it was a great night for the party in Oneida County. Assembly candidate Mike Gentile flipped the seat that covers the cities of Utica and Rome and has remained stubbornly blue for decades. The Assembly seat was the only GOP pickup in the state Legislature’s 213 districts on a night when Democrats managed to flip 23% of the 69 seats that Republicans had won in 2024. Meanwhile, Republican Jared Pearl ousted the county’s Democratic Sheriff Robert Maciol. A four-term incumbent, Maciol won his 2022 race with 79% of the vote. And the county was responsible for electing Republican Anthony Constantino to Congress. Democrat Blake Gendebien flipped the rest of that district. While Republican Elise Stefanik won the district’s 14 non-Oneida counties by 69,000 votes two years ago, Gendebien won them by 1,500. But Constantino won Oneida by 6,800 last week. The GOP congressional campaign focused on driving up turnout in the candidate’s home turf, a corner of

Oneida County, NY · 18h

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Teen, officer injured in Madison County standoff

A juvenile and a Madison County Sheriff's deputy were injured in a standoff in the town of Eaton on Wednesday, according to Madison County Sheriff Todd Hood.

Madison County, NY · 1d

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Blue waves are for other places; Oneida, Herkimer counties voted red

The Mohawk Valley loves red, whether it’s in fall leaves, on the Utica Comets’ uniforms or top of a delicious tomato pie. They also love a lot of red in their politics. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties launched a red resistance to the blue tsunami that swept across much of the country on Election Day, voting overwhelmingly for Republican candidates for federal, state and local offices. Voters in Oneida and Herkimer counties overwhelmingly elected Republicans to county and municipal offices as well as state seats contained within the counties. And they strongly favored Republicans in statewide elections and for seats in districts that crossed county lines. Two seats in Oneida County did flip in the election, but to Republicans. Incumbent Sheriff Rob Maciol, a Democrat, lost his re-election bid to Republican Jared Pearl. And Republican Mike Gentile won the seat currently held by Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon — a Democrat who did not seek reelection — in the 119 th Assembly District against Jon Lipe. “What stands out to me is how Oneida County has become more Republican in recent years,” said Luke Perry, distinguished professor of political science at Utica University. “When Anothony Brindisi won the county (and NY-22)

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Woman arrested on harassment charge in Sherburne

SHERBURNE, NY — A woman was arrested Nov. 5, 2026, by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for harassment and endangering the welfare of a child. Jamie L. Brown, 34, of Smyrna, turned herself in at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to an address in the...

Sherburne, NY · 2d

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Man charged with drug offenses in Utica

UTICA, NY — A man faces multiple drug charges following a vehicle stop conducted by police investigators. Michael Williams, 30, of Utica, was charged Nov. 11, 2026, with various narcotics-related offenses stemming from an ongoing investigation into the sale and distribution of narcotics, according to the Utica Police Department.

Utica, NY · 12h

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Central NY man seriously injured when golf cart is hit by car near Turning Stone

Verona, N.Y. - A Madison County man was seriously injured Tuesday morning when a car hit a golf cart near Turning Stone Resort Casino in Oneida County. Around 11 a.m., a 2021 Toro golf cart was going north in a parking lot at 4524 Snyder Road in Verona when the driver pulled into the road, according to Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a State Police spokesperson.

Oneida County, NY · 2d

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Utica Police Launch 'Operation Safe Surrender' for Those with Outstanding Arrest Warrants

UTICA, N.Y. -- A new program in Utica is offering people with outstanding arrest warrants a chance to surrender voluntarily in a safe and respectful setting. The Utica Police Department announced Operation Safe Surrender will begin Dec. 9 and take place on the second Wednesday of each month at Utica City Court.

Utica, NY · 22h

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Frankfort Crash on Southside Road

FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Part of Southside Road was closed after a mini-van crashed late this morning in Frankfort. Frankfort fire officials said the crash happened around 10:50 a.m. when the driver lost control of the mini-van, hit a tree, and the vehicle flipped onto its side. The driver was taken...

Frankfort, NY · 2d

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12 Classic Diners In New York Where You Can Dine For Just Less Than $12 Even In 2026

One diner on this list was built in a factory in 1937. It didn’t reach its current home until 2017, so the restaurant took a road trip before you did. Another has been serving hot dogs at a narrow counter since 1932. A third opens at 5 a.m. and closes at 11 a.m., which makes lunch there basically a rumor.

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West Utica Housing Development Moving Forward

UTICA, N.Y. -- Plans to bring an affordable housing project to Utica's Columbia Square neighborhood are moving forward. Columbia Square Apartments, led by developer DePaul, will be located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga streets and is expected to cost about $18 million. The development...

Utica, NY · 1d

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Microsoft 365 Outlook Issues Affect Users

UTICA, N.Y. -- Some Microsoft Outlook users are having trouble accessing their email. Microsoft 365 Status (@MSFT365Status) posted on X, "We're investigating reports of users experiencing issues accessing Exchange Online mailboxes through multiple connection methods in the Americas. More details can be found in the Microsoft 365 admin center under EX1550543."

Utica, NY · 21h

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Retired Utica radio host John Simmons dies

UTICA-ROME — John Simmons, well known for his 25-year stint as “Matt Herkimer” on Big Frog 104 (WFRG) has died. He was 78. Thanks to Budd “Money” Yeman for sharing a link to Simmons’ obituary. Simmons got his start at WTLB but —after a...

Utica, NY · 1d

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Golf cart operator injured in crash in Verona

VERONA, NY — New York State Police responded to a personal injury crash involving a golf cart and a motor vehicle on Nov. 10, 2026, at approximately 10:58 a.m. at 4524 Snyder Road. A preliminary investigation determined that a 2021 Toro golf cart, operated by Wilbur F. Orcutt, 62,...

Verona, NY · 2d

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UPDATED: State Route 69 in Rome Water Main Break Repaired

ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome Water Department is working to repair a water main break on St. Rt. 69—Rome Oriskany Road. A post to Rome's Facebook page stated that the New York State Department of Transportation is helping with traffic control, which includes a lane closure and auto flaggers on Rt. 69 south of Nelson Highway.

Rome, NY · 3d

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Tenants Share Latest Issues to Plague Local Millennia Housing Apartments

Lenora Murad's mother got a workout before she even got to her dialysis appointment Thursday. She lives on the second floor of Millennia-owned Village Point Apartments in New Hartford. The elevator isn't working. Tags. Local.

New Hartford, NY · 18h

St. John's Red Storm On SI

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St. John's Red Storm Continue to Have Elite Offense in Victory Over Colgate

The offense for the St. John's Red Storm remained hot in their third win of the year.

Hamilton, NY · 1d

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Utica Inventory Climbs as Prices Rise Against the National Trend

Utica sellers were asking more than a year ago, even as national prices dipped, while buyers gained more listings to browse.

Utica, NY · 1d