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Nathan Jochum has begun his role as director of the Utica Public Library, bringing decades of experience and a people-first vision focused on community partnerships, welcoming spaces, and expanding access for all residents.
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After more than three years of planning and anticipation, Micron is finally breaking ground on its massive new semiconductor facility in Clay, just outside Syracuse.
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After 16 years under Tom Powers, Utica’s Celtic Harp is changing hands to longtime manager Devin Mccovery, who plans to preserve its Irish-American charm while ushering in a new era.
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New York lawmakers are weighing in on the military operation that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The responses fall largely along party lines, with Republicans offering strong support and Democrats raising questions about what comes next.
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A small business owner in Utica is sounding the alarm, over what he calls repeated neglect by his landlord, that’s left his shop damaged, flooded, and in jeopardy.
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Crust Kitchen & Bar has announced plans to open a second, larger location in Utica at the former Bagg’s Square Brewing Company site on Main Street, with hopes of opening within about three months.
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Florence Viola Barnett, Rome’s first Black school principal, is remembered as a compassionate yet firm leader and lifelong community advocate whose lasting legacy lives on through the students, educators, and leaders she inspired.
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If you’re in Rome and looking for something to lift those post-holiday blues, there’s good news. Connected Rome is kicking off the new year with a free, family-friendly event called Skate Back from Break.
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The Utica Comets closed out their 2025 calendar year on a tough note, suffering a blowout 7-0 loss to the Belleville Senators on Sunday in Ontario. It was one of the roughest outings of their season so far—not just in terms of score, but also in execution.
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Looking to start the new year with less screen time and more fresh air? New York’s "First Day Hikes" return January 1st, offering a simple way to get outside and reset.
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A Rome Free Academy graduate, Logan Dorfman, won Best Student Film at the Lake Placid Film Festival for his short movie "Cipher in the Clouds", which reimagines the enduring mystery of plane hijacker DB Cooper through a fictional investigation.
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Utica just landed over five point seven million dollars in state funding, aimed at transforming the city through a mix of economic development, tourism, and cultural revitalization projects. It’s part of New York’s larger Regional Economic Development Council initiative.
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The Kraeger Christmas Village in Rome, a decades-long tradition started by Sam and Arlene Kraeger, has grown into a beloved, community-powered holiday display that brings joy and festive spirit to thousands each year.
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The Rescue Mission of Utica has opened a free Community Resource Room to help people access technology and one-on-one support for jobs, housing, education, and healthcare needs.
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The civil rights lawsuit over the death of Robert Brooks is expanding—and it now names even more correctional officers as defendants.
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Parents in the Rome City School District are pushing back after officials said a recent bedbug discovery at Stokes Elementary School was handled promptly. But several families say that doesn’t reflect what they experienced.
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Utica saw a thirty-one percent drop in gun violence in 2025—part of a statewide decline—thanks to targeted policing efforts and state-led initiatives like "Give".
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Senator Joseph Griffo’s monthlong drive collected a thousand used phones to support "Cell Phones for Soldiers", providing over one-hundred thousand minutes of free calls for troops, and aiding veterans in need.
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State lawmakers in Upstate New York are proposing new legislation to combat severe doctor shortages by expanding loan repayment programs, offering tax incentives, and improving access to medical education in rural and underserved areas.
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Rome Health has secured a nearly twenty million dollar state grant to modernize its IT systems, unifying electronic records and enhancing cybersecurity and telehealth as part of a broader, years-long transformation.
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