· June 22, 2026: - Tyrone M. Cannon Jr., of Syracuse, was issued traffic tickets for aggravated unlicensed operation second-degree: 3>open suspensions, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, and unlicensed operator. - Jason S. Roache, of Oneida, was issued traffic tickets for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration and operating an uninspected motor vehicle. ------------------------------------------ · June 23, 2026: - Richard J. Deal III., of Syracuse, was

The 79th Annual NYS Woodsmen's Field Days returns to Boonville, New York, August 21–23, 2026. Experience exciting lumberjack competitions, forestry demonstrations, chainsaw carving, family entertainment, exhibits, and one of the nation's premier celebrations of the logging industry.

New York is among the states currently reporting some of the highest numbers of cyclosporiasis cases in the United States, as federal and state health officials continue to investigate clusters of the gastrointestinal illness.

The New York State Police are investigating the death of Anna J. Blaszkow, age 24, of Chittenango, also known as Ansel Blaszkow, following an extensive missing person investigation that began in May 2026.

ONEIDA, NY – On July 2, 2026, at approximately 4:35 p.m., members of the Oneida Police Department were alerted to a reported robbery involving a handgun that had just occurred at the Delta Deli on Madison Street.

2025 Mustang GT patrol vehicle photographed at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, in front of the iconic I Love NY sign, with the State Capitol as a backdrop.

On June 30, 2026, State Police arrested Lana J. Yager, age 54, of Constantia, NY, in connection with a shooting investigation. Yager was charged with: • Assault in the First Degree (Class B Felony) • Criminal Use of a Firearm in the First Degree (Class B Felony) • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C Felony) On June 30, 2026, at approximately 8:11 p.m., State Police responded to 541 Salt Road in the town of Constantia for a reported medical e

A new presidential memorandum from President Donald Trump could give vehicle owners more freedom when it comes to repairing and maintaining their cars and trucks.

Residents are being urged to prepare for dangerous heat and humidity this week, with temperatures expected to climb well into the 90s.

A quirky, towering roadside sculpture that has become one of the area’s most cherished local landmarks.

Tornadoes, once considered rare across much of Central New York, are increasingly becoming part of the severe weather conversation as residents experience stronger storms and more frequent weather alerts...

The Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) announced that it has scheduled rabies vaccination clinics. The events will take place:

Scammers are calling individuals, falsely claiming to be from the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office. The caller often uses the name "Seth Copeland" and claims that Jury Duty has been missed and that a subpoena had been issued and it was never answered.

Small businesses across the region are changing the way they operate as rising costs, long-overdue technology upgrades and local approval processes become harder to ignore.

Celebrate Independence Day at Utica's annual Fourth of July Parade. Watch community groups, marching bands, and patriotic displays make their way through the city before concluding at Roscoe Conkling Park.

three days of family fun at the Vernon Downs Independence Carnival! Enjoy exciting rides, thrilling attractions, carnival games, delicious fair food, and fun for all ages.

Turning Stone’s award-winning Ska:na: Spa celebrates its 10th anniversary, honoring Oneida culture while ranking among the top resort spas nationwide.

𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘭 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘸. ***𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘯𝘦𝘪𝘥𝘢 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘮

On Monday, June 15, 2026, members of the Oneida Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence on West Elm Street following an extensive six-month narcotics investigation.

Officials say the closure is a precautionary measure to protect swimmers, families, and pets from possible exposure to unsafe water conditions. Harmful algal blooms, often referred to as HABs, can appear as green, blue-green, yellow, brown, or reddish discoloration on the surface of the water. In some cases, the water may look like spilled paint or pea soup.