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The DIII Leo Ranking Nobody Asked For
From 150 leotards whittled down to 21 — we’ve arrived at the crème de la crème, but only after a lot of doubt, a heavy dose of shuffling, and then another, even heavier heaping handful of swapping leotards around to get just the right order; this is the top 10 DIII leo ranking nobody asked for but the world absolutely needed.
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Need for snow tires increases as first snow approaches Central New York
Some areas in Central New York are getting ready for the first snowfall of the season on Friday, which comes with a reminder for drivers to make the switch from regular to seasonal tires. Dunn Tire in DeWitt is one of many auto shops in the area to be slammed this time of year. With dozens of appointments coming in every day, workers at the shop have been putting in the hours to keep everyone safe.
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Remediation work beginning on former Utica city dump
The former Utica city dump, a New York State Superfund site, is getting cleaned up. Work will start soon, according to a recent update from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which, although sent in early November, also said the work was expected to start in October. The $43 million remediation project, being paid for by the state superfund program, is expected to take about two years. It will restore the site for industrial or commercial use. The 126-acre dump, located between Leland Road, the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal, was used as a municipal dump for decades, but local industries also disposed of some of their waste there. And some illegal dumping took place after the initial, 55-acre municipal dump closed in 1972. Site assessments from over the years, dating back as far as 1988, mention clusters of rusted barrels, at least two containing a white powder and many so rusted their contents disappeared. The assessments also mention seepage of leachate, sometimes into pools and at least one orange “stream” flowing into the Mohawk. Former workers at the dumps who were interviewed mentioned numerous fires. They said some were caused by spontaneous combustion; some of the
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Munson for All: Makeover Is Reshaping Utica Art Museum
UTICA, N.Y. -- Renovations are underway inside Munson as the museum begins a major transformation. Construction crews have started taking down the walls of Art Odyssey to make space for a new Art Shop, which will move from the first floor to the ground-level entrance. “We will be able to...
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Veterans Day Observance in Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rome. Veterans gathered for a day of remembrance, sharing moments with people they consider family. The annual event brought together those who served to honor their experiences and sacrifices. Staff Sgt. Lenny Dutton of the...
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'War Dog Memorial Highway' Signs Unveiled in Herkimer
HERKIMER, N.Y. -- The signs honoring military working dogs and their handlers are complete. "[Military working dogs] have been active before World War I. People don't understand how important these four-legged soldiers were and saved the lives of many woman and many men that fought the war," said John Brezinski, Herkimer County legislator and the founder of Guardians of Freedom. "Because they were there, too."
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Rome Sewer Smoke Testing Planned in Griffiss Technology Park
ROME, N.Y. -- The City of Rome will conduct smoke testing on the sanitary sewer system in the Griffiss Technology Park and nearby neighborhoods. According to a release posted to Rome's Facebook page, the testing will take place Nov. 11 and 12 in partnership with Barton & Loguidice Engineering and Arold Construction Co.
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SUNY Poly's Regional Economic Impact
UTICA, N.Y. -- SUNY Polytechnic Institute has generated an economic boost for the Mohawk Valley and Central New York region, according to a new study. The study released this year in August by Lightcast, SUNY Poly contributed $356.8 million in economic impact and supported 2,901 jobs during the 2024–25 fiscal year.