Library Boasts Additions to DVD Collection
Hamilton Public Library News By Hilary Virgil (Hamilton, NY – March 2013) There are new DVDs at the Hamilton Public Library. We’ve recently added Skyfall, Flight, The Lorax, Brave and…
ARISE Joins Rally to Oppose Proposed Budget Cuts
(Syracuse, NY – March 6, 2013) As an organization run by and for people with disabilities in Central and Northern New York, ARISE will join with other local organizations and…
Assemblymember Roberts votes to increase minimum wage to $9 an hour
(March 5, 2013) Assemblymember Sam Roberts (D/WF-Syracuse) announced that legislation he sponsored to increase the minimum wage to $9.00 per hour in January 2014 passed the Assembly (A.38-A). In addition,…
Griffo Unveils Family Tax Relief Act
(Albany, NY) State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-C-IP, Rome) and members of the Senate Republican Conference unveiled the Family Tax Relief Act, a package of tax relief and reform measures…
Overtime Goal Sinks Raiders, 9-8
Peter Baum scored two goals for the Raiders, but Colgate dropped a 9-8 overtime decision to Hobart Tuesday afternoon. (Photo by Bob Cornell) By John Painter (Geneva, NY – March…
Nutrition from the Ground Up
Spotlight on Nutrition By Dina Lawson (March 2013) National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses…
Signs of Spring
Submitted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County (Oneida County, NY – March 2013) Once the daylight hour’s start getting longer it seems visitors just start coming out of the…
The Legal Aspects of Farm and Estate Transfer You Need to Know
(Little Falls, NY – March 2013) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County will offer a free day-long seminar on the legal aspects of farm and estate transfer. This workshop will…
Oneida Nation Names Director of Sales for Turning Stone Resort Casino
(Verona, NY – March 4, 2013) Oneida Nation Enterprises has named Melissa Olsen Director of Sales at Turning Stone Resort Casino. She will oversee all aspects of resort sales, including…
Madison County Sheriff’s Office Announces Membership Drive
(Wampsville, NY – March 2013) The New York State Sheriffs’ Association Institute will begin its annual Honorary Membership drive in Madison County within the next week. The New York State…
Fritz’s Polka Band to Perform at St. Patrick’s Day Party
Taken last month at Joel’s Steakhouse, shows (left to right): Rocko Dorsey (special guest guitarist), Fritz Scherz (accordionist), and Gabe Vaccaro (bassist). Hidden in the photo is Mike Faraino (drummer).…
Podiatry Services Expanded for Medicaid Patients
(March 4, 2013) One of the most devastating outcomes of uncontrolled diabetes is the threat of losing a limb. Studies have shown that there is a critical link between regular…