Chobani Project: New Roundabout & Noise Wall Construction Underway on State Route 825

Oneida County kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month today by hosting an awareness breakfast that brought together community leaders, service providers and residents committed to protecting children and strengthening families.

Investigator Patrick J. Hogan became a member of the New York State Police on January 8, 1996. He entered into service retirement from the New York State Police after 22 years of service on May 30, 2018.

The New Hartford Police Department has arrested three individuals following an investigation into multiple retail larcenies that occurred at the Lowe’s Home Improvement store located at 4699 Middle Settlement Road.

Media Release: Investigation into death at Town of New Hartford Municipal Offices. This evening at approximately 8:15pm New Hartford Police responded to a 911 call reporting a gun shot being fired and an injured person in the public parking lot area of The Town of New Hartford Municipal Offices located on Clinton St.

Pair faces additional charges after second incident uncovered. Frank Gonzalez-Guzman, 31, of Utica, and Edinson Salcedo-Rivas, 25, also of Utica, have been additionally charged in connection with the theft of oil from a second business located in the Town of New Hartford. After charging the pair with Petit Larceny in relation to the initial incident uncovered on March 27th, police were alerted to a similar theft from The Castlewood Cafe, located at 8548 Seneca Turnpike. Pol

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Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (March 2, 2026) Turning Stone Resort Casino is bringing another comedic powerhouse to Central New York this spring. Record-breaking comedian Sebastian Maniscalco will be performing at Turning Stone Resort Casino as part of his 2026 'Sebastian Maniscalco Live' Tour on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in The Event Center at Turning Stone Resort Casino at 8 p.m.

he Herkimer County Fair will return this summer with a full slate of traditional attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and community pride, as organizers announce the 2026 fair theme: “Celebrating America’s 250 Years!”

On April 3, 2026, at approximately 10:57 p.m., a Oneida County Sheriff’s Office DWI Patrol deputy was traveling on State Route 840 when several vehicle and traffic violations were observed on a 2015 Dodge Ram traveling in a southeasterly direction. The deputy initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Hannah Coffin, 26, of Poland, New York.

An investigation at the scene revealed that a 2015 Chevrolet Cruze was traveling west at an unsafe speed while on State Highway 23 in the town of Oneonta when the vehicle went off the roadway and struck a house.

The New York State Police are currently investigating a homicide that occurred on March 31, 2026, at approximately 8:29 p.m. in the Village of Ellenville.

State Police seize untaxed cigarettes following I-81 traffic stop

Consumers are being urged to check their freezers after the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert involving certain frozen dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets sold at Walmart stores nationwide. Federal officials say the affected product may contain unsafe levels of lead.

On April 2nd, 2026 at approximately 9:15AM a call was placed to John F. Kennedy Middle School in which the caller stated that several bombs were placed around the school and would detonate at a particular time.

A Sunday afternoon vehicle collision on Valley View Road resulted in injuries and a temporary road closure, according to the New Hartford Police Department.

BOONVILLE, N.Y. — A 22-year-old Town of Ava man was injured Monday evening in a one-vehicle motor vehicle accident in the Town of Boonville, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol. Sheriff Maciol reported that on March 31, 2026, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Road Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a cell phone crash notification on Jackson Hill Road in the Town of Boonville. Following an investigation at the scene, deputies determined that Michael Crofoot, 22, of Ava,

Press Release On March 25, 2026, New York State Police arrested Michael Lacross, age 43, of Crown Point, and Jacqueline A. Lacross, age 57, of Crown Point, in connection with a landlord-tenant dispute in the town of Burke. Michael Lacross was charged with Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree and Unlawful Eviction. Jacqueline A. Lacross was charged with Unlawful Eviction. On March 17, 2026, at approximately 11:50 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on State Route 11 in the

As winter conditions ease across Upstate New York, homeowners are being encouraged to inspect their roofs for damage caused by months of snow, ice, wind, and fluctuating temperatures. Roofing professionals say early spring is one of the most important times of year to identify issues before they lead to costly repairs.

On March 24, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., New York State Police responded to 7905 Areopagitica Avenue in the town of Cicero for a reported structure fire. Mark Smith, age 41, of Bridgeport, NY, was inside the residence at the time of the fire and was transported to Upstate University Hospital in critical condition. The investigation into the cause and origin of the fire is ongoing. At this time, preliminary findings do not indicate foul play. New York State Police were a