From The Editor's Desk By Cassandra Harris-Lockwood

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Good News

200 Donated Pumpkins Help an Alaska Backyard Deliver Fall Joy

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National News

Parnas Report Puts Hegseth’s Military Leadership Under Scrutiny

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Local News

1-Up Wellness Hosts Free Level Up Local Shopping Event in Utica

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Good News

Meet Astra, the New Zebra Foal Bringing a Bright Spot to...

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New York News

Binghamton Emergency Department Expansion Gets $26M

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Wrestling

Late Bell Extra: TNA Signs Shayna Baszler and Brings Destination X...

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Wrestling

The 5 PM Bell: AEW Opens New Doors, WWE Faces Saudi...

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National News

Deportation Estimates Rise, but Fall Short of Trump’s Annual Goal

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Local News

La Banca Brings a Family Catering Legacy to Genesee Street

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Local News

Rome Health Honored as The Arc Highlights Disability Employment

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Local News

Don’t Get Scammed! MVILR Speaker to Expose Cyber Threats, AI Fraud...

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Local News

Oneida County Acknowledges Mail-Ballot Delays: How to Get Help

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Local News

New Hartford Adopts $21.17 Million Budget for 2027

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State News

Mohawk Valley Water Projects Gain $26M for Lead Lines and Storage

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State News

Niagara Power Transformer Expansion Adds 73 Jobs and 50% Capacity

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Local News

Lee Water District Vote Puts Costs and Funding in Focus

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Local News

Harbor Point and Delta Hotel Plans Take Early Step at Utica...

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NYC

AI Jobs Institute Aims to Train 40,000 New Yorkers by 2032

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Black Perspective

Mannion presses Treasury for answers on Harriet Tubman $20 bill

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NYC

NYC Offers 350 Free Marathon Finish-Line Tickets: Enter by Oct. 26

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State News

New York Pothole Repairs Pass 1 Million, Including 43,000 in Mohawk...

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Crime & Justice

Buffalo Man Faces Charges Over 3D-Printed Firearm Parts

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Crime & Justice

Vermont Driver Faces Gun Charges After Route 7 Collision

Advocacy

Farm-to-School Workshop Held in Oswego County

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