NY Correction Officers Face Indictment in Inmate’s Fatal Beating
The Role of Evidence: How Bodycam Footage Changed the Case
In a case that has sent shockwaves through New York's correctional system, approximately ten prison...
Stefanik Booed Mercilessly at Upstate Event
By David Bass Dancy
Recently at an event honoring John Zurlo in Plattsburgh New York 21st Congressional Rep Stefanik was booed mercilessly, forcing a premature...
Carol Crooms Roots & Wings Summer Program
Delivers Real-World STEM and Life Skills to Utica Youth
The Carol Crooms Roots & Wings Summer Youth Program, held at the Carol L. Crooms BECA...
“No Kings” Attracts Nearly 5,000 people in Utica, Rome, and Herkimer
By Dawn Laguerre
UTICA - On Saturday, October 18th, 2800 people in Rome, 1500 in Utica, and an expected more than 300 in Herkimer joined...
Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul: Death of Messiah Nantwi
“yesterday, a grand jury unsealed criminal indictments against state corrections officers in connection with the death of Messiah Nantwi at Mid-State Correctional Facility last...
Boilermaker Awards 2025
UTICA, N.Y. (June 23rd, 2025) -At the Boilermaker’s final committee meeting Wednesday,
June 18th, awards were announced for the Peter J. DeStefano Volunteers of the...
Local Media Veteran Scott Carr Joins 95.5 “The Heat
Local Media Veteran Scott Carr Joins 95.5 “The Heat;” Launches “The Producers Breakdown”
Former Central New York Radio Personality Scott Carr Joins Utica’s 95.5 “The Heat”...
Dr. Clemmie Harris to be Keynote Speaker at Official Juneteenth Celebration
Utica, NY - Prof. Clemmie Harris, PhD of Utica University and former congressional candidate for NY-22, will be the keynote speaker at Utica’s...
UTICA/ONEIDA COUNTY NAACP YOUTH COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
Youth Council Advisor: Ed Jackson 315 922 O482/jacked075@gmail.com
JUNETEENTH
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th. The holiday’s name is a combination of the words “June”...
Mohawk Valley Residents Will Join Millions in “No Kings” Rallies
Rallies Across Over 2000 Cities and Towns Across the Country
Rome - Fort Stanwix Monument, in First Amendment Area
Utica - Intersection of Genesee & Memorial...