CNY residents launch campaign to elect Bernie Sanders
At a news conference in Utica March 9, 2020, an independent grassroots organization – CNY for Bernie – launched the local Bernie Sanders for President campaign; its major focus will…
RCIL Receives Grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Funds will be used to purchase wheelchair-accessible van to transport participants of the Many Hearts Senior Care Center at RCIL The Resource Center for Independent Living has been awarded a…
Water main break results in road closure
Due to a water main break, State Street at LaFayette Street is blocked off. The Route 12N ramp from State Street also is closed. Access to the State Street ramp…
Clean water advocates call for stronger water regulations without delay
Thousands of public comments demand New York protect its drinking water Leading environmental advocates released a letter to state Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker, calling on the state to…
May to host state budget forum
Sen. Rachel May (D-53) will be the featured speaker at a budget forum planned for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Sponsored by coalition of grassroots political groups,…
BLOTTER: New York State Police Troop D – Oneida
Rome woman arrested on burglary charges March 5, 2020 On Feb. 22, 2020, troopers responded to a reported residential burglary on Water Street in the town of Annsville. The resident…
Canastota Churches kick-off 2020 Volunteer Fire & Ambulance Grant fundraising
Submitted by Scott Trefz The Canastota Area Association of Churches began their annual Volunteer First Responder Grant Program this week with appeal letters sent to area businesses, civic groups and…
Switch to Daylight Saving Time can affect daily commute, cautions AAA
Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, and AAA is reminding drivers that the change in daylight hours may create additional distractions on the roadways, and challenges for drivers…
News from Assemblyman John Salka’s office
Salka working to give veterans back their voices Assemblyman John Salka (R,C,Ref-Brookfield) attended a rally today to fight for funding for veterans’ mental health and support programs. Voices for Veterans…
Tenney endorsed by Oneida County GOP
The Oneida County GOP Committee announced their endorsement of Claudia Tenney for Congress in NY-22. The Oneida County GOP joins Herkimer, Madison and Oswego county GOP committees in endorsing Tenney.…
650 New York National Guard soldiers depart Fort Hood of U.S. Central Command area of operations
42nd Infantry Division troops left New York in January for training before deployment Six hundred and fifty New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters who…
Matt Urtz takes on pro-and anti-suffragists at the OPL March 11
At 7 p.m. March 11, 2020, Oneida Public Library will host Madison County Historian Matthew Urtz, who will present a program on women’s political activism in the county during the…