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NYS Troopers Issue Over 10K Tickets on 4th of July Weekend
It was a busy Fourth of July for New York State Police over the weekend with 10,497 tickets issued statewide during their 4th of July STOP-DWI enforcement campaign, police say.

Photos: Albany Symphony Performs at Utica's Harbor Point
Utica's new Harbor Point was the location for the Albany Symphony's "Water Music New York: More Voices - Utica" on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Utica School Board President Reacts to Lost Biology Exams
The President of the Utica City School Board Joe Hobika answered questions on Wednesday regarding a box of completed Biology Regents exams that were mistakenly thrown out.

Help Crime Stoppers Find This Wanted Person of the Week
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office, Rome Police, and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's assistance in finding a person wanted locally on burglary charges.

Listen to Proctor Senior Choir Sing National Anthem at Graduation
The Thomas R. Proctor High School's 2025 commencement ceremony was held last Friday, June 25, 2025 at The Adirondack Bank Center.

World's #1 Ranked Poker Player in WSOP is From Little Falls
From Little Falls to Las Vegas, Jesse Lonis has turned a high school passion into a poker powerhouse, now sitting on a staggering $20 million in earnings.

Rome's Relax Inn Closed by City Under Public Nuisance Law
The Relax Inn on East Whitesboro Street in Rome has been shut down by the city following a Public Nuisance Abatement Board hearing held on June 10, 2025.

Police Arrest Man After Abandoned Dog Nearly Starves to Death
A heartbreaking scene unfolded on Whittaker Road as deputies found a dog in desperate need of help.

Sun Shining Through a Water Puddle on Plastic Causes Fire
Imagine enjoying a peaceful afternoon when a whiff of smoke suddenly turns your day upside down. That’s exactly what happened to one local homeowner.

Meet the Boilermaker 2025 Sitrin Wheelchair Challenger
There will be a very special race during this year's Boilermaker that could be life changing. That is the annual Sitrin Wheelchair Challenge program.

Community Grieving Oneida County Dispatcher Killed by Falling Tree
Members of the Oneida County Sheriff's Office and police departments across the Mohawk Valley are grieving the death of one of their own.

Police Arrest Man in Deerfield Park Alleged Predator Case
When a child's safety is at stake, the community springs into action. Get ready for a story that underscores the importance of vigilance in our neighborhoods.