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December 8, 2025 5 mins

The annual "Shop With A Cop" event in Utica brought together police officers and over a hundred children for a joyful holiday shopping experience that fostered community connection and support for families in need.

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Mohawk Valley Health System is getting ready to open a brand-new outpatient surgery center in Utica, and it’s being billed as a major step forward for healthcare in the Mohawk Valley.

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The Rome Planning Board approved a new phase of the Woodhaven housing project, adding a hundred garden-style apartment units off Floyd Avenue as part of a larger residential expansion across the city.

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Utica is launching a modern paid parking system downtown, aiming to boost business access by replacing outdated meters with app-based and kiosk options that improve space turnover and enforcement.

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A weekend brawl at a newly opened family attraction in New Hartford ended with viral video footage, a police investigation, and two people facing criminal charges.

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Clinton’s annual Shoppers’ Stroll brought festive cheer and community spirit to the village while encouraging support for local businesses, marking a bittersweet farewell for longtime shop owners Alan and Dawn Perta as they prepare for retirement.

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New York State is investing sixteen point two million dollars to help nonprofits like Utica’s "Home Ownership Center" turn vacant, uninhabitable apartments into safe, affordable homes.

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New York State has awarded over one-hundred and twenty-five million dollars for supportive and affordable housing projects.

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Utica has begun a two million dollar project to restore snowmaking and year-round operations at the Val Bialas Ski Center, marking the first major revitalization of the historic community hill in more than a decade.

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The United Way of the Mohawk Valley has teamed up with the Utica City School District and the Food Bank of Central New York to launch what they’re calling the Backpack Program.

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A legal showdown is unfolding over whether the public should see key evidence in a harassment case involving Rome Mayor Jeffrey Lanigan.

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Plea talks in the Sangertown mall shooting case collapsed after the defense accused prosecutors of shifting their offers in bad faith, leaving a December trial and new evidence disputes still looming.

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Archaeologists conducted a small survey at the Oriskany Battlefield to pinpoint historical features and ensure nearby maintenance work doesn’t disturb any Revolutionary War artifacts.

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The family of Antwan Cater has filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that Oneida County Jail staff acted with neglect and indifference as he suffered a fatal seizure, reflecting what they describe as a broader pattern of inadequate care at the facility.

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A recent forum at Herkimer College highlighted major concerns from rural New York schools, including funding cuts, staffing shortages, and infrastructure demands.

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The VVS Community Rotary Club donated a new refrigerator and freezer to the Verona Food Pantry, expanding its ability to store and distribute fresh food for local families.

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Rome’s 2026 budget passed unanimously, bringing a modest property tax increase to maintain essential services amid rising costs and disaster recovery needs.

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The county approved a five-hundred and sixty-one million dollar budget for 2026 that includes its first property tax increase in thirteen years, aiming to prepare for rising costs and future uncertainties.

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Today - As Thanksgiving approaches, the Rescue Mission of Utica is gearing up for what could be one of its most challenging holidays in years.

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The annual Flags for Heroes event in Utica honors military service members and their families with a weeklong flag display and ceremony, supporting veteran care through the Sitrin Military Program.

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