Stirpe: Our planet’s future depends on our actions now
You don’t have to look very far to see the impact of climate change and its relation to public policy. Just look at the flooding throughout the Great Lakes, including…
Attorney General James and Education Commissioner Elia Issue Guidance to Support Safety and Equal Access to New York Schools
Guidance Outlines School Districts’ Obligation to Protect Students from Discriminatory Disciplinary Actions; Clarifies Role of School Resource Officers in Safeguarding the Rights of Undocumented Students Attorney General Letitia James and…
Utica Public Library focuses cultural spotlight on British culture
This October, the Utica Public Library will present a three-program tribute to British Culture. The kick-off event will be “An Evening of British Cuisine” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15,…
Online New York canal map helps travelers navigate to New York’s canals
Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, with support from the NYS Canal Corporation and I LOVE NEW YORK, has released a new online map to help residents and visitors navigate their…
Salka attends healthcare round table
Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,Ref-Brookfield) recently attended a healthcare round table with Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr. The event was hosted by Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) to discuss a…
Miller cautions NYers to beware harmful algal blooms
Dog owners in particular should watch out for potentially lethal poisonings Assemblyman Brian Miller (R,I,C,Ref-New Hartford) would like to caution New Yorkers, particularly those who own dogs, about harmful algal…
AG James to Education Secretary DeVos: Deliver on the promise to America’s public servants
Department of Education data indicates only 864 of 76,002 public service loan forgiveness applications have been approved Attorney General Letitia James today sent a letter with a coalition of 11…
BLOTTER: New York State Police Troop D – Oneida
UPDATED: State Police investigate member involved shooting in town of Hastings On Aug. 27 at approximately 7:40 a.m., Trooper Ryan Cooley was dispatched by Oswego County 911 to the area…
Oneida airman receives Meritorious Service Medal from New York Air National Guard
The 224th Air Defense Group recently presented service medals for outstanding performance; among them was New York Air National Guard Maj. Peter Onan of Oneida, who received the Meritorious Service…
Red Cross Offers Safety Tips as Students Get Ready to Go Back to School
The school bells will be calling students back to the classroom soon and the American Red Cross wants to make sure your student is safe as they head back to…
Fritz’s Polka Band gig rescheduled
The Fritz’s Polka Band gig originally scheduled for Aug. 6, 2019, at Pulaski Park in New York Mills has been rescheduled to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. It was…
Herkimer County HealthNet to offer free three-week tobacco cessation program
Herkimer County HealthNet will begin offering a free three-week tobacco cessation program, Freshstart, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, at Little Falls Hospital, fourth floor, 140 Burwell…