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ROME, N.Y. -- A Rome police officer was punched in the face and head several times. She was on the scene of a car crash when she heard a dispute in a home on Canal Street. Rome Police say 19-year-old Gabriel Edwards was destroying things inside. When the officer responded,...

The following is a listing of all home transfers in Oneida County reported from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29. There were 18 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,870-square-foot home on Maple Street in Rome that sold for $150,000. 110...

Utica, N.Y. — A Central New York man was arrested for murder with help of a local SWAT unit Saturday morning, police said. James Beard, 47, of Utica, was arguing with Curtis Henry, 44, of Verona, around 8 p.m. in the 100 block of Boyce Ave in Utica on Friday, said Lt. Michael Curley, a spokesperson for the Utica Police.

Wouldn't it be nice to experience your favorite restaurant again for the first time in Central New York? What dish would you pick?. What is one local restaurants dish that you wish you could have again for the first time" Everyone has a favorite restaurant, and of course a favorite...

ROME — The popular Locktoberfest is making its long-awaited return to the city of Rome after shutting down for the COVID-19 pandemic, according to city officials. The new Locktoberfest will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Bellamy Harbor Park. The event is free and open to the public.

An upstate county is blocking New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ bid to shunt Big Apple homeless residents north, calling the move yet another flagrant attempt to shift the migrant crisis elsewhere. The Democratic mayor announced last week that city housing vouchers for the homeless could now be used outside of the five boroughs — to open shelter space for the wave of migrants flooding into the city from the country’s southern border. But Republican Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente fired back with an emergency order saying no voucher would be accepted on his turf without his say-so — and then...

SCHUYLER — The Schuyler Car and Corn Extravaganza returns for the 23rd year from 3 p.m. to dusk, rain or shine, Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Schuyler Recreation Center, 282 Wood Lane. Admission is a $5 minimum donation and all proceeds are donated to charity. The event is hosted...

NEW HARTFORD — St. David’s Society of Utica will sponsor their Fall Gymanfa Ganu at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at the New Hartford Presbyterian Church, 45 Genesee St. A Gymanfa Ganu is a festival of sacred song in the Welsh tradition, said Stewart Williams, events coordinator of the society. Guests will become participants in a massive choir singing traditional Welsh hymns in four-part harmony. While most of the songs are in English, participants will be taught to sing some verses in the Welsh language.

NEW HARTFORD — When describing Cafe CaNole’s almost three-decade-long prominence in the Mohawk Valley, celebrated chef and co-owner Dean Nole refers to his family’s simple recipe for success: Make people feel happy and special with good food. He fondly recalls savoring that experience for himself at the...

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. (WKTV) -- Donna Williams is part of a group no parent wants to be a part of. She lost her son to an acute Fentanyl overdose four years ago. Her son, Eric, was 37 years old. Over the weekend, Eric’s face was one of 166 faces on just...

The Central New York SPCA has seized two dogs following an animal cruelty investigation. The dogs were found to be severely emaciated with one of the dogs having injuries from its collar cutting into its neck. The two dogs are undergoing a full veterinarian health check and medical care to...

CLINTON, N.Y. -- The Clinton Area Ministerium held its annual "Blessing of the Animals" event on Sunday in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis. The event took place at the Clinton Village Green Gazebo and began shortly after 1 p.m. Community members had the opportunity to bring their pets...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- New Hartford posted a score of 84.55 to lead the way in the Small School 1 class of the Pageant of Champions marching band show Saturday night at Oswego. The Spartans edged Central Square (80.75) and Medina (77.25) to take the class. Phoenix won the three-band Small School 2 competition with an 81.9, ahead of East Syracuse Minoa (78.1) and host Oswego (74.8).

CLINTON — The Women’s Association of Stone Presbyterian Church, 8 So. Park Row, will hold their annual Harvest Pie Sale on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. There will be all kinds of delicious homemade pies, but the focus will be on apple. This will be a drive-thru sale. Patrons can drive up to the curb and buy a pie without leaving their vehicle. The proceeds from this sale will go to support the church’s various mission projects.

NEW HARTFORD — A New Hartford town councilor has launched a bid to represent New Hartford in the Oneida County legislature. James J. Messa, Ward 1 councilor for the New Hartford Town Board, is running as a Republican and Conservative for the county’s 15th Legislative District seat. He is hoping to unseat Caroline Reale, who is running for reelection on the Democratic and Working Families lines.

An investigation is underway into a crash that killed a Mt. Hope High School graduate early Friday morning, according to authorities.

Vernon, NY – Tomas (Artie Dick) captured the $9,000 Open Pace on Saturday (Sept. 30) at Vernon Downs. Tomas ($3.30), who usually lays back and charges late changed things up and fired out of the gate and led to the quarter in :27. Syracuse Express (Leon Bailey) came first-over going down the backstretch. Tomas was first to the half in :56.4 as he slowed things down with a :29.4 second quarter. Syracuse Express continued to put on some pressure as Tomas got to three-quarters first in 1:24.

Event Name: Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring) Hey there, event enthusiasts! I have some exciting news to share with you today. Get ready to be swept off your feet by the enchanting world of Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring) coming to Utica, NY on October 2nd, 2023!

ROME — The Rome Family YMCA on West Bloomfield Street will reopen its Teen Center on Monday, Oct. 2, providing a game space dedicated to 12 to 18-year-olds after school. The Teen Center will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, officials said.

WESTMORELAND, N.Y. -- The Second Annual Riders Wear Pink bicycle ride took place Sunday morning in Central New York. The American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink of Utica is working to end breast cancer and raise money toward breast cancer initiatives. Riders met at 7 Hamlets Brewing Company in Westmoreland...