Griffo and Brindisi bill signed to help keep jobs in Utica
(Aug. 2013) To help save local jobs, Senator Joseph Griffo (R, C, IP – Rome) and Assemblymember Anthony Brindisi (D-Utica) announced the Governor signed a bill they sponsored that would…
Back-to-School Around the Corner
Karing Kitchen News (Oneida, NY – Aug. 2013) The Salvation Army Oneida Service Unit has received applications for children in need from Oneida, Canastota, Vernon-Verona-Sherrill and Stockbridge Valley school districts…
Oneida Police Blotter for Aug. 7
(Oneida, NY – Aug. 2013) Jennifer M. Farr, 35, of W. Elm Street, Oneida was issued an appearance ticket Aug. 1 to appear in Oneida City Court Aug. 16 to…
Valesky Supports Pulse Oximetry Screenings
From the Senate (Oneida, NY – Aug. 2013) Senator David J. Valesky (D-Oneida) holds Jacob Thomas, who received a pulse oximetry test when he was 2 days old. The test…
Open Letter to the Earlville Mayor and Board
Guest Column By Michael Kicinski (Earlville, NY – Aug. 2013) Reference: “Local Law #1 of 2007” and action taken against the agreement between me and the village of Earlville. I…
Tourism Rises in Central New York
Travelers Spent $1.9 Billion in 2012 Across Eight Counties (Madison County) A record year for statewide tourism helped generate a 5-percent increase in Central New York, where travelers spent $1.9…
Open Letter to DeRuyter Town Government
To the Editor: (DeRuyter, NY – Aug. 2013) To Supervisor Degear and the DeRuyter Town Board: I am here to speak for an outright ban on hydrofracking in the town…
DuNango for a Cure Returns
Interest Growing for Local Duathlon (Chittenango, NY – Aug. 2013) The DuNango for a Cure returns Aug. 17; the duathlon, consisting of 2.5-mile run, 14.3-mile bike and 2.5-mile run, welcomes…
Send Your Kids Back to School with their Vaccines Up to Date
National Immunization Awareness Month is a reminder that we all need vaccines throughout our lives. (Wampsville) Back-to-school season is here. It’s time for parents to gather supplies and back packs.…
Franklin Antique Autos on Display at Clinton Farmers’ Market
(Clinton, NY – Aug. 2013) On Aug. 8 the Clinton Farmers’ Market will host over 60 Antique Franklin Automobiles on the Village Green. The automobiles will be accompanied by 200…
Don’t Let Scare Tactics Torpedo Comprehensive Plan
To the Editor: (Brookfield, NY – Aug. 2013) After countless hours of effort by citizen volunteers, the Brookfield Comprehensive Planning Committee (BCPC) has completed the first Comprehensive Plan for the…
Village of Caz August Meeting Schedule Released
Aug. 8, 2013 6:45 p.m.: Public hearing to receive public input on recommended changes to the portion of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan relating to Village Edge South Zone 7 p.m.:…