WAMPSVILLE — The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee has designated Wednesday, Oct. 22, as “Operation Safe Stop Education and Enforcement Day,” to raise awareness about the dangers of passing a stopped

More than 238 years of the rich, prolific life of the Village of Clinton and the Town of Kirkland is chronicled in “Richard L. Williams, Collected Historical Writings: The Village of Clinton and Town of Kirkland,” written by the local historian and edited by Sharon Williams. The book will be lau...

A beloved Central NY pizza shop earned statewide recognition in Newsweek’s latest rankings, standing alone in a list dominated by downstate selections.

Traditional songs, dances and good Ukranian food was shared with hundreds of attendees to the 32nd Annual Ukrainian Festival in Utica, held on both Friday and Saturday at the St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church on Cottage Place.

In a recently-issued decision the New York State Court of Appeals upheld a law that would shift many town and county elections to even years, aligning them with state and federal elections, which several counties, including Oneida County, had challenged in court.

The New York Giants have found new energy with rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. They face the Denver Broncos' tough defense on Sunday. The Giants have scored touchdowns on

Hundreds of people gathered on the lawn of the Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome on Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protest against President Donald J. Trump and his administration. Hundreds more likewise gathered at the intersection of Broad and John streets in Utica, and then on East Albany Street in Herkimer Saturday evening.

VERNON — Vernon Downs played host to three $7,500 features on Friday night.

A recent poll asked 3,012 people to name the best places to experience the colors of autumn.

Kyra Piersma's overtime winner plus Avery Dye's nine saves helped push Mount Markham to a 1-0 victory over host Sauquoit Valley in the Mustangs' regular-season finale Thursday. Plus Section III girls soccer highlights involving Tri-Valley League and Center State Conference teams in the Utica-Rome ar...

ROME — Rome Health will conduct paving work in the South Lot of the hospital on Monday, Oct. 20. This one-week project is part of ongoing efforts to improve hospital

UTICA — In recognition of White Cane Safety Day, the Utica Council of the Blind hosted a walk on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Chancellor Park. The event brought together approximately

SHERBURNE — The Friends of Rogers recently hosted its annual Fall Festival at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, centered around care, community building, and the dedication of the Hall of

Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, New York experienced a surge in adult learner enrollment this fall, driven by the success of the SUNY Reconnect program, an initiative designed to help New York residents between the ages of 25-55 to return to college.

Local fifth graders watched a puppet show, learned history, built their own rod puppets and worked on techniques for putting on their own puppet show during the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Honors Program’s annual Catskill Puppet Theater Workshop in Herkimer, New York.

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Utica, a quiet oasis is tucked away in the historic Bagg’s Square neighborhood that is reshaping how locals think about work and healing.

UTICA — Members of the Utica Police Department's K-9 Unit and Crisis Response Unit's therapy dog Penny made a visit on Thursday, Oct. 16, to the Notre Dame Elementary School

Recaps of local high school boys soccer games played on Oct. 16.

CLINTON — The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists to expect lane reductions and alternating flows of traffic controlled by flaggers at the intersection of Route 412

United Way of the Mohawk Valley will be hosting a pancake breakfast at the Utica Applebee's on Oct. 25 to raise funds for the 2025 Christmas Assistance Program.

The Herkimer Diamond Mines KOA Resort will host its 29th Annual Scout Jamboree Weekend beginning on Saturday, Oct. 18. The Scout Jamboree offers participants a unique opportunity to further their scouting journey through immersive, educational experiences, officials said, adding that this year parti...

Utica City FC — kicking off its seveth Major Arena Soccer League playing at the Adirondack Bank Center after sitting out in 2021 — opens the 2025-26 campaign with four consecutive home games over about three weeks at the Adirondack Bank Center.

The For The Love of The Game Fund was recently established at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties by the family and friends of Robert “Bob” Warwick, who say his kindness, resilience and selflessness left a permanent mark on those who knew him.