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.

Vernon Downs truly stepped it up this year with its three-day Independence Carnival, giving families across the community a festive and memorable way to celebrate the holiday weekend.

Utica Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident After Man Suffers Gunshot Wound

Corrections Officers found the male unresponsive in his cell and immediately activated their emergency medical response protocol.

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 renewed push to crack down on short-term house flipping is drawing attention in New York,

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:

State Police responded to State Highway 365 at Blackmans Corners Road in the town of Verona for a personal injury accident involving a pickup truck and motorcycle.

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.

New York State Police arrested a Westmoreland man after an animal cruelty investigation involving neglected dogs found on Bartlett Road.

A Utica man was arrested after police say he stole a gold chain from a vehicle occupied by a special needs victim at Consumer Square.

Two Utica residents were arrested after a large fight on Neilson Street escalated, leaving an officer injured by a glass bottle.