Assemblymembers Buttenschon, Smullen, together with Senator Walczyk and Herkimer County Legislator Brezinski Unveil “War Dog Memorial Highway” Dedication Signs in the Village of Herkimer Ceremony honored Military Working Dogs and their handlers, and the legacy of Marine Corps Sergeant Adam Cann and his Military Working Dog, Bruno Herkimer, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119), Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R-118), State Senator Mark Walczyk (R-49), Herkimer County Legislator John Brezinski (D), alongside fellow state and local officials gathered...

Merger of Covetrus and MWI Will Likely Lead to Higher Prices for Veterinary Care Across the Country  AG James Joins FTC and 12 Other States in Suing to Block Merger  NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 12 other states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing to stop one of the nation’s largest distributors of medications and supplies for veterinary clinics, Covetrus, Inc. (Covetrus) and its...

On Point for College’s November 12 Utica Celebration honored alumni, community partners and founder Ginny Donohue at Hart’s Hill Inn.

  Cooperative Extension of Oswego County has always been the lead agency for local farmers and gardeners who want to learn how to get their soils tested. Soil testing is a fairly simple process. Extension educators walk growers through how to fill out the form, collect their soil samples and make sure the correct payment fee is included. Educators can also review the results of a soil test if there are questions. However, one of...

  Herkimer, NY – Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119), Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R-118), State Senator Mark Walczyk (R-49), Herkimer County Legislator John Brezinski (D), alongside fellow state and local officials gathered today to formally unveil the finished signs commemorating the “War Dog Memorial Highway,” a stretch of State Route 28 in the Village of Herkimer, from its intersection with Canal Access Road to its intersection with State Route 5. The ceremony follows the Governor’s August enactment of A.11290, which officially dedicated...

  The Mohawk Valley Community College Foundation inducted three new members into the MVCC Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026. The MVCC Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have embraced community, modeled the way, inspired confidence, and encouraged excellence at MVCC. Selections are also based on business or professional achievements or awards, leadership service to the local community, personal achievements, leadership support and involvement at MVCC, significant contributions to MVCC athletics,...

  Albany, NY — Today in Albany Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119), Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Small Business, joined Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-127), Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Economic Development, Job Creation, Commerce, and Industry, and Assemblyman William Conrad (D-127), Chair of the Legislative Commission on Skills Development and Career Education, for a joint public oversight hearing at the Legislative Office Building. The hearing brought together lawmakers, agency leaders, and business voices from across the state...

UTICA, NY – SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) generated $356.8 million in economic impact and supported 2,901 jobs across the Mohawk Valley and Central New York region during fiscal year 2024–25, according to a new economic impact study conducted in partnership with Lightcast, a leading provider of labor market analytics. Released in August 2026, the study, The Economic Value of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, examines the university's contributions to the regional economy through its operations, research activities, student spending, and the...

Carmelo Anthony visited Papa’s Grill Mama’s Table in Utica on Halloween, October 31, 2026. This story includes corrections to the date and owner’s biography.

    (Oneida County, NY) Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl has announced members of his Transition Team.   "Oneida County residents deserve a seamless transition during the changing of administrations in the Office of the Sheriff. These distinguished individuals will help guide the transition to ensure our community is safe from dangerous crime while helping to build out our new leadership team," said Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl.   Undersheriff Scott A. Nell - Ret. NYSP Zone Sgt./Vernon FD Fire Chief/EMT/US...

A fox has tested positive for rabies in the City of Rome. This fox was located around Stevens Field, W. Thomas and W. Embargo Streets on Sunday, November 8, 2026 and may have exposed numerous people. Any person who was in contact with this fox is urged to contact Oneida County Health Department at 315-798-5064 to discuss the exposure and treatment. Rabies is preventable but 100% fatal if it is left untreated. A raccoon has...

    The Mohawk Valley Community College Theater Arts program will present “Mirth and Mayhem” by Peter Walker at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Nov. 12 and 13, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, in Schafer Theater at the College’s Utica Campus. The production is directed by MVCC Assistant Professor Thomas Schink and presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.   Tickets are $10 for the public and free for MVCC students. They can be purchased...

Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl announces Retired State Police Sergeant Scott A. Nell will serve as next Undersheriff (Oneida County, NY) Oneida County Sheriff-elect Jared Pearl is proud to announce the impending appointment of Scott A. Nell to the position of Oneida County Undersheriff upon taking office on January 1, 2027. The selection marks the first of several key appointments as Sheriff-elect Pearl builds out his leadership team after last week’s election. "Scott Nell has selflessly...

Mohawk Valley Community College will host a series of virtual information sessions for those interested in its new Dental Hygiene Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree program, which is now enrolling students for Spring 2027 and future semesters. The sessions are open to new and current MVCC students, transfer students, and those who have previously attended the College. Presented by MVCC Director of Dental Hygiene Dr. Kasey Penoyer, each session will provide a program overview,...

Nine Madison County residents received Red Cross aid after separate fires in Canastota and Morrisville. Here is what families should know.

Hospital energy upgrades will send nearly $28 million to eight New York facilities for lower energy use, cleaner systems and cost savings.

Nancy Ketz presents The Road Less Traveled Nov. 10 at MVCC Rome. The free MVILR talk replaces Philip Bean’s program.

Utica, N.Y. – The Center is proud to announce An Evening with Kao Kalia Yang, to celebrate our 45th Anniversary. The celebration will take place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at Munson in Downtown Utica. The celebration is made possible through the generous support of Turning Stone Enterprises. Beginning as The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees in 1981, The Center has resettled 18,000 refugees from 37 countries over the past...

As the Chair of the Select Majority MWBE Task Force, Senator James Sanders Jr. is holding a meeting with MWBE firms and practitioners in the Utica area as part of his annual Upstate Tour.    This meeting will take place from 2:00pm-4:30pm on Monday, November 20th at the Utica Public Library Gallery Space (303 Genesee Street Utica, NY 13501). See attached flyer.   The purpose of this conversation will be to improve our leadership and better serve MWBEs...

There are new Police Officers that are graduating from the Mohawk Valley Police Academy today.  The class 2026-2 started in July and the recruits endured 6 months of training at the Mohawk Valley Police Academy which is located at Mohawk Valley Community College and 3 months of Field Training with their respective Agencies.  There were several family members in attendance to support these young officers on their new journey. Thank you to the Stanley...

On Point for College Founder Ginny Donohue to Receive Prestigious National DAR Education Medal at Utica Celebration on Nov. 12 Mary Smith Lockwood Medal recognizes Donohue’s decades of leadership expanding educational opportunity for thousands of students across Central New York and the Mohawk Valley SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Virginia “Ginny” Donohue, founder and former Executive Director of On Point for College, has been selected to receive the Mary Smith Lockwood Medal for Education, one of the National Society Daughters of...

    “Thank you to the voters of Oneida County for electing me your next Sheriff! I’m honored to receive the support of tens of thousands of community members who are ready for new leadership to keep our community safe and lead the men and women of this distinguished office. I’d like to thank Sheriff Rob Maciol for his years of service and dedication to Oneida County residents. My team and I look forward to the...

By Holly Mason <Holly.Mason@bravebison.com>   Phone call anxiety is becoming an increasingly common experience, with Google searches soaring 3547% this last year, and millions on TikTok sharing their experiences of avoiding phone calls, replaying discussions, and delaying important conversations. Now, new research from Answering Service Care found that 43% of adults aged 18–24 describe routine phone calls as extremely stressful. More than half of young adults delay making important calls, and one in five have cried during...

Advanced computing resources accelerate research in AI, genomics and beyond UTICA, NY – Researchers at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) are harnessing the power of high-performance computing (HPC) to tackle complex scientific challenges, accelerate discoveries and advance research across multiple disciplines. Developed and configured by SUNY Poly's Information Technology Services (ITS) department, the HPC system provides researchers with powerful computing resources capable of processing massive datasets, performing complex calculations and running multiple computational tasks simultaneously. With 24 NVIDIA graphics...

New York selected 188 Master Teachers and 24 Master Counselors, with Utica among the high-needs districts represented in the 2026 cohort.

DEC's proposed brook trout rules include Oneida and Herkimer waters. Comments are due Dec. 28, 2026; any adopted changes would begin April 1, 2027.

An international coalition seeks a fresh review of nitrate risks. WHO's current guideline is unchanged, and the letter reports no local water-test results.

MVCC's new two-year dental hygiene degree brings clinical training to Rome. Virtual sessions explain selective admissions for prospective students.

  To the Editor: Environmental justice and community accountability are under threat as plans progress for the Clinton Regional Biosolids Hub. Rushing a massive, regional sludge facility into a local community without giving residents a direct voice or clear answers is completely unacceptable. We must demand full transparency regarding how this facility will impact local air quality, water safety, and neighborhood traffic. Our public officials work for us, yet they are negotiating with private investment partners without...

The best student budgeting apps for FAFSA families in 2026 combine low-cost or free plans, strong bank-level encryption, and features built for irregular income like financial aid disbursements. YNAB, Goodbudget, PocketGuard, Rocket Money, Monarch Money, and newer student-focused tools like Monthly, BudgetLabs, and Pennies all handle tuition, refunds, and roommate expenses differently. When choosing, consider the Best Student Budgeting Apps for FAFSA Families: Features, as families should pick based on how often FAFSA amounts...

Wynn visitor rules, Little Falls electronics pickup, Feed Our Vets donations and a Whitesboro poverty symposium lead today's local briefs.

By Karen Scott Clinton Wastewater / Estian Partners The basic issue Clinton has an aging wastewater treatment plant that needs ongoing upgrades to remain compliant. Nobody disputes that. The likely cost of necessary improvements appears to be in the $3–5 million range, and there is no current emergency. The plant meets its permit limits and is in compliance, according to a statement from the plant operator at a Village meeting. What began as a discussion about maintaining that functioning...

A Nov. 2 ruling denied emergency relief but required safeguards for DOJ election monitors. Oneida County is not on DOJ’s posted list.

California's Proposition 40 proposes a one-time billionaire wealth tax. Rival measures, campaign money and polling complicate the vote.

Trump says annual U.S. aid to Israel will end after 2026, while arms sales continue. The funding steps remain unclear.

Munson's free Art Alive! Family Day returns Nov. 11 with hands-on art activities, an 11 a.m. Pushcart Players musical and a 1 p.m. workshop in Utica.