Syracuse man charged with possession of stolen property
State Police in Elbridge arrested John B. Betsey III, age 35, from Syracuse, NY for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th degree, a class “E” felony. Betsey is charged with…
Mohawk Valley Health System to host blood drive
On Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, Mohawk Valley Health System will host a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Allen-Calder Conference Rooms 1 and 2 at the St.…
Utica’s first board game café opens for business
Ribbon cutting Feb. 3 WHAT: Would you like to spend an afternoon enjoying delicious food, great coffee, refreshing drinks and most importantly, Utica’s largest selection of available-to-play board games? Then…
Rome man faces drug charge after being stopped for speeding in Chittenango
Sullivan based state police charged Noel F. Harrington, 22, of North Levitt Ave, Rome, with misdemeanor marijuana possession after stopping him for speeding Saturday evening in Madison County. At approximately…
Schneiderman issues statement on threats to JCCs and ‘Countering Violent Extremism’ program
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement: “I am deeply troubled by reports that 14 Jewish community centers (JCCs) across New York and 9 other states, as well…
Oneida Police Department blotter
On January 24, 2017, Sarah Kulis, 36, 5331 Main St., Durhamville was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree, operating with a suspended registration…
Griffo issues statement on Trump’s executive order on immigration
State Senator Joseph Griffo (R,C,I-Rome) released the following statement Tuesday discussing the latest developments concerning President Trump’s executive order on refugees: Our imperfect immigration policy in the United States has…
New Woodstock Free Library celebrates winter
Winter at the library is a lot easier to love with the latest exhibit created by Kathy Weimar, “Baby it’s Cold Outside.” The theme of the exhibit is taken from…
Public health groups call on governor, Legislature to raise tobacco sale age to 21
Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” Report 2017 reveals New York’s tobacco policy leaves youth lives at risk In response to the American Lung Association’s recent “State of Tobacco Control”…
Miller advocates for ridesharing in Upstate
Today, New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller called for the state Legislature to legalize ridesharing for upstate and the rest of the state. New York City is the only part…
Schneiderman issues statement on Trump EPA grant, contract freeze
“President Trump’s ordered freeze of EPA funding of clean air, water, and hazardous waste programs is a disturbing opening act by an administration that seems determined to dismantle essential federal…
Swimming and diving teams earn CSCAA Scholar All-America Honors
Men’s and Women’s Teams Honored for Strong Semesters in the Classroom The Colgate men’s and women’s swimming and diving squads have been recognized as College Swimming Coaches Association of America…