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...
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley to Host Free Healthy Aging Week and Open House
ROME AND ONEIDA, NY - The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley will host its first-ever Healthy Aging Week alongside a free Open House from...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Recognizes Law Enforcement Suicide Awareness Day
Utica, NY — Today, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) hosted a press conference at the Utica
State Office Building alongside law enforcement leadership and officers in...
New York Health Care Proxy: Essential Protection for Your Wishes
A New York health care proxy lets an adult choose someone to make medical decisions if the person later cannot decide or communicate.
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley to Host Free Healthy Aging Week and Open House
The Rome and Oneida Family YMCAs will open their doors to the community at no cost from October 7 through 11.
ROME AND ONEIDA, NY...
Letter to the Editor: AI Makes People Cry
A new report has found that 70% of New Yorkers said that when they speak to an AI on the phone, it has left...
Raising overdose awareness
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
We recently observed International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31. This day is an important...
Herkimer Suicide Prevention Walk Builds Powerful Community Hope
The Herkimer County Out of the Darkness Walk returns Sept. 26 at ARC Park to raise awareness, support and prevention funds.
CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGES NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS TO BECOME TOBACCO-FREE FOR THEIR PETS
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Sept. 1, 2026 – Pets love their human companions unconditionally. If pets could speak, they might say, “We love when the air...
Bat Tests Positive for Rabies in South Utica
A bat has tested positive for rabies in South Utica. The bat was sent to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center...