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Utica Observer-Dispatch

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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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Two Accidents At Rte. 20 Intersection, One Fatality

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision at the intersection of Roue 20 and Madison Street in Waterville a day before another accident there resulted in minor injuries. According to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Department, on Wednesday, Nov. 4 Deputies responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle.

Waterville, NY · 2d

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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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Utica Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Mary Street Shots-Fired Alert

UTICA, N.Y. -- Utica Police arrested a 19-year-old man after a ShotSpotter alert on Mary Street. According to the Utica Police Department, officers responded to the 1000 block of Mary Street at about 7 p.m. Oct. 28 after the alert reported multiple gunshots. Police found several shell casings and discovered...

Utica, NY · 4h

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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

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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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 · 1d

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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 · 7h

POLITICO

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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 · 3h

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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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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.

New York · 15h

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Rabies Confirmed in Cooperstown Bat

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. -- A bat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Cooperstown. The Otsego County Department of Health reported that the bat was found on Nov. 10. The specific location where the bat was found was not disclosed by the health department. Rabies is a deadly viral infection...

Cooperstown, NY · 1d

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 · 23h

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Veterans Day Ceremony Held in Herkimer

HERKIMER, N.Y. -- Community members gathered at Michael S. Pliseck VFW Post 4915 in Herkimer for a Veteran’s Day ceremony to honor and thank local veterans for their service. NEWSChannel 2's Ben Kinne welcomed attendees as the emcee of the event. The Central Valley Academy’s Navy Jr. ROTC Color...

Herkimer, NY · 1d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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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

The Daily Post

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Benton Hall Academy Honors Veterans With Stories of Courage and Kindness

Students sing, an Army staff sergeant recalls opening schools in Iraq, and the mayor tells the tale of “Uncle Wiggly Wings” LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. – Benton Hall Academy students filled […]

Little Falls, NY · 1d

WIBX 950

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No Place Like Home: Why Young Adults Are Choosing Utica for Their Careers

Utica lands second in New York for young professionals putting down roots, per Resume.io. Family and lower costs lead the way, with Jamestown and Elmira close behind.

Utica, NY · 9h

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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Veteran suicides up in NY: Utica nonprofit gets $750K prevention grant

The Utica Center for Development was awarded a $750,000 federal grant to expand its veteran suicide prevention efforts. The nonprofit will use the grant money to strengthen suicide prevention services including community outreach, peer support, individualized case management, suicide prevention education and connections to mental health services and other resources for veterans. The money will support a program team of about 10 employees dedicated to helping veterans and their families navigate challenges that can contribute to suicide risk. These risk factors include social isolation, financial instability, housing insecurity and barriers to accessing care. The center will provide these services in 13 counties that include rural and underserved communities where access to suicide prevention and support services has been limited. Those counties include Oneida, Herkimer, Madison, Otsego, Lewis, Fulton, Hamilton, Jefferson, Albany, Delaware, Greene, St. Lawrence and Ulster. "Every veteran deserves to know that help is available, that their life matters and that they are never alone," said Vincent Scalise, CEO of the Utica Center for Development, in a statement. "This $750,000 investment will allow us to strengthen our outreach efforts, build meaningful relationships, and connect veterans with the support they need before challenges become crises. “Our goal is simple: to

Utica, NY · 1d

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Utica Comets Honor Veterans with Free Tickets and a Special Ceremony

Before the game, the team held a ceremony at Veterans Plaza to recognize veterans and active-duty military members.

Utica, NY · 21h

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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...

Utica, NY · 2d

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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.

Utica, NY · 17h