Reparations Commission offered presentations & invites public comments and testimony
By Natalie Williams
The New York State Reparations Commissioners received a wonderful turn out for their event hosted at the Carol L. Crooms BECA Center...
Schumer Statement Following Multiple Bomb Threats
Washington, D.C. – Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today released the following statement after several of his New York offices received bomb threats from...
Darius Steward sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for Murder
Utica, NY On November 14, 2025, Darius Steward (32) was sentenced to twenty years to life in state prison in Oneida County Court after...
Sen. Griffo and Assemblyman Angelino statement on shooting
“Following the recent shooting on the SUNY Morrisville campus, we were in touch with SUNY Chancellor King, College President Rogers and state and campus police.
We appreciate...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Honors Local Heroes
Utica, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly hosted First Responders Appreciation Day on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Utica State Office Building,...
The Center Announces “Healthy Together Summit”
UTICA, N.Y. — The Center is proud to announce the upcoming Healthy Together Summit, a one-day conference bringing together health care professionals, human service...
Brooks Trial: Day 5
By: David Dancy
Trial Day 5:
Officer Kessler who already accepted a plea agreement of 5-7 years testified on behalf of the prosecution. He gave a...
Community Partners Unite to Launch STRIVE Initiative
Community Partners Unite to Launch STRIVE Initiative to Reduce Intimate Partner Violence in Oneida County
WHAT:
A coalition of law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, probation officers, service...
Rome Native Officer Michael Jenkins Honored by Buttenschon and Griffo
Rome, NY – At a solemn ceremony on Tuesday, September 30th, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) and Senator Joseph Griffo (R-53) stood with the family...
Raising awareness about domestic violence
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd Senate District
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. This is a time to raise awareness about the...







