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On July 18, 2023, at 6:55 p.m., State Police responded to a reported crash in the area of State Route 5 and West German Street in the Town of Herkimer. When Troopers arrived on the scene, the driver who was struck advised them that the other driver fled the scene. The vehicle that fled is an unknown black Suburban which struck a red pickup truck that was traveling west on Route 5 causing it to exit the roadway and strike several parked vehicles at the Route 5 Auto Repair shop parking lot. The Suburban fled the scene and went into the Village of Ilion. The vehicle pulled into the Ilion Fastrac and parked. A white male was seen on surveillance video exiting the vehicle and looking over the vehicle for any damage. Surveillance video also shows a Ford Escape vehicle that pulled in next to the Suburban SUV and speak with the driver. State Police is looking to identify the operator of the black Suburban SUV. If anyone has any information regarding this hit & run investigation or knows the identity of the driver of the black SUV, they are asked to contact State Police at (315) 366-6000. https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-seek-public-assistance-in-identifying-driver-involved-in-hit-run-crash-in-herkimer-county.htm

PRESS RELEASE On July 22, 2 203, at 2:25 p.m., State Police in Lowville, along with the New York State Parks Police, responded to a reported drowning at Southwick Beach State Park. When patrols arrived, they observed CPR being administered to a male that was removed from the water by other swimmers. The male, identified as 40-year-old Odonel Archange from Syracuse, NY, was transported by ambulance to Samaritan Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased. An autopsy is scheduled to determine an official cause of death. The investigation is continuing, and there is no indication of any foul play at this time. It appears Mr. Archange died from an apparent drowning. https://www.nyspnews.com/state-police-investigate-drowning-at-southwick-beach-state-park.htm

On July 18, 2023, at 11:06 a.m., State Police responded to a tractor-trailer roll-over crash on Odell Road near Knapp Road in the town of Rutland, Jefferson County. A 2005 Volvo Tractor, operated by James A. Frizzell, age 70 from Carthage, NY was towing a tandem axle tanker trailer containing liquid manure southbound on Odell Road when he failed to maintain lane, exited the roadway, and overturned down an earth embankment subsequently striking a tree and utility pole. Frizzell who was entrapped in the cab of the truck, had to be extricated from the vehicle by the Rutland Fire Department. He was airlifted by LifeNet to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse with non-life-threatening injuries. State Police were assisted at the scene by NYS DEC, Rutland Fire Department, Rodman Fire Department, Town of Watertown Fire Department, Guilfoyle Ambulance, National Grid, and Groff’s Towing.

Groundbreaking Held For $2.25 Billion Project That Will Build the Community Grid to Improve Mobility and Reconnect Downtown Neighborhoods $296.4 Million Already Awarded Under Contract 1; Initial Work Includes Reconstruction of I-81/I-481 Northern Interchange $384.5 Million Contract 2 Awarded This Week to Begin Conversion of the Southern Interchange of I-481/I-81 The start of Work Comes After More than a Decade of Planning and Community Engagement by the Department of Transportation New Project Logo Available Here Governor Kathy Hochul today joined federal, state, and local officials to officially break ground on the transformational Interstate 81 Viaduct Project in Syracuse, formally launching one of the largest and most ambitious construction projects ever undertaken by New York State, in partnership with the federal government. Overseen by the State Department of Transportation, the $2.25 billion project will create a Community Grid to reconnect downtown neighborhoods severed by the I-81 viaduct’s construction and correct an enduring injustice that has disproportionately impacted residents of color in the City of Syracuse for decades. The historic project, which is the result of more than a decade of planning and community engagement, will also create a new Business Loop 81, which will pass through the city distributing traffic along the way and making other improvements that will improve mobility, enhance safety, create new recreational opportunities and promote economic growth throughout all of Central New York. “New York is the only state that has boldly embraced the urgent need to reconnect communities with a historic five simultaneous mega projects that will right the wrongs of the past,” Governor Hochul said. “As a central part of our efforts, the Interstate 81 Viaduct Project will serve as a national example of how thoughtful infrastructure can bring people together, promote growth, and increase prosperity for all communities. With this groundbreaking, we are beginning to weave back together the neighborhoods that were torn apart decades ago – healing the wounds that have festered for far too long and creating more livable, affordable, and sustainable communities.” Senator Chuck Schumer said, “Syracuse, put on your hard hats and get your shovels out, the transformation of I-81 begins today! Our infrastructure should connect, not divide our communities and the transformation of I-81 will lay the foundation for a brighter, more equitable future for all of Syracuse. When I led the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act to passage, I did so with projects like Syracuse’s I-81 transformation as my north star. Now, with shovels officially in the ground the federal funding can start flowing, creating thousands of good-paying union construction jobs, hired from here in the community, to reconnect Syracuse and bring more opportunity to residents across the city. I thank Governor Hochul and Mayor Walsh for their partnership and leadership on this vital effort.” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said, “After years of relentless advocacy, I'm so excited to finally see the groundbreaking of the I-81 project. This will be transformative for the City of Syracuse and the region as a whole. I am proud to have fought to secure longtime priorities of mine in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide the resources needed to help revitalize and reconnect Syracuse, and I will keep working to see this project through.” Senior Advisor to President Biden and White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu said, “I-81’s construction created an unjust and longstanding barrier to healthcare, economic and educational opportunities for families in Syracuse. Now, thanks to funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, we’re righting these wrongs of the past, improving safety, revitalizing the area for economic development, and creating good-paying union jobs that can support a family. As we work together with Governor Hochul and federal, state, and local leaders to rebuild our infrastructure better than ever before, we are ensuring a safer, more equitable future for communities across New York.” The innovative I-81 Viaduct Project is part of Governor Hochul’s unprecedented commitment to modernize New York State’s infrastructure and invest in projects that promote equity, connectivity, and multi-modal transportation opportunities for communities across the state in partnership with the federal government. The $32.8 billion State Capital Plan adopted in 2022 helps fulfill the governor’s vision for a modern transportation system that serves New Yorkers across the state, and the I-81 Viaduct Project will be funded with a mix of federal and state resources. Since the beginning of her time in office, Governor Hochul has made reconnecting communities through infrastructure a hallmark of her Administration, with more than $3 billion allocated in the Department of Transportation’s capital plan to transform such areas in East Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, and the South Bronx. Through the construction of the Community Grid, the project aims to reverse the ill-considered decision made in the 1950s to build the viaduct through the heart of Syracuse. The Community Grid will reconnect neighborhoods, enhance mobility and improve access to and from the interstate highway network and key destinations, including the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and Syracuse University. It will also provide safe and ADA-accessible pedestrian and bicycle amenities throughout the project area. The Community Grid design will reconnect neighborhoods that have been separated since the viaduct's construction. The project will upgrade a portion of Interstate 481, which would be re-designated as I-81, and construct the new Business Loop 81 along Almond Street to improve connections to downtown and other business districts. The project also includes improvements to the sewer and stormwater management system that will reduce runoff and help prevent overflows during heavy rains that threaten the water quality of Onondaga Creek and Onondaga Lake. Additional project features include: Reconstruction of Almond Street nearly 13 miles of new or reconstructed sidewalks, two miles of new or reconstructed shared-use paths for bicycles and pedestrians, a 1-mile cycle track, and nearly two miles of new or reconstructed shared vehicle and bicycle lanes. A new full interchange on I-690 at Crouse and Irving Avenues to provide more direct connections to hospitals, employment centers, and educational facilities on University Hill. A reconfigured I-690 West Street interchange. A new northbound off-ramp from Business Loop 81 to Colvin Street. Bear Street improvements. A new third lane on I-481 northbound between I-690 and the NYS Thruway (Interstate 90); and an improved Exit 3 The Interstate 81 Viaduct Project will serve as a national example of how thoughtful infrastructure can bring people together, promote growth, and increase prosperity for all communities." Governor Kathy Hochul Major construction is now underway on the first of multiple contracts planned for the project. Work on Contract 1 consists of reconstructing the existing Interstate 481/I-81 northern interchange to the re-designated I-81 and Business Loop 81, while also converting portions of I-481 to the new I-81 and making several road and bridge improvements along the corridor. Contract 2, which was awarded this week, will begin the conversion of the southern interchange of I-481/I-81. Together these two contracts are essential to maintaining a high-speed interstate connection with national and international north-south trade routes from Tennessee to the Canadian border. The first phase of the I-81 Viaduct Project will create gateways to the Community Grid and will relieve existing traffic congestion issues in the city and improve access to and from the interstate highway network and such key destinations as the downtown business districts, area hospitals, and Syracuse University. It will also provide safe and ADA-accessible pedestrian and bicycle amenities throughout the project area. As construction proceeds, NYSDOT will continue to engage the community and keep stakeholders informed of developments in soon-to-be-opened community outreach centers on the north and south sides of the City of Syracuse. Some of the features visitors can expect when visiting the outreach centers are face-to-face interactions with an I-81 Viaduct Project representative, visuals of renderings associated with the project, and information on how to work on the project as a construction worker or as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Residents will also soon be able to receive updates and interact with the I-81 Team on soon-to-be-created I-81 social media platforms on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The I-81 Viaduct Project website will continue to provide the public with information on construction, travel advisories, community outreach, and more. Followers will experience real-time notifications on road closures and detours, informative interviews, and exclusive videos and pictures. A bold new logo has also been created depicting the core principals and features of the project and the Community Grid - livability, connectivity, Business Loop 81, and high-speed traffic on Interstate 81 - combined with the skyline of the City of Syracuse. The new logo will be used in all communications and community engagement going forward. In alliance with community partners, the New York State Department of Transportation is collaborating with employment groups, including Pathways to Apprenticeship, WorkSmartNY Syracuse Build, the Urban Jobs Task Force, CNY Works, and New York State Department of Labor’s Workforce Forward: Syracuse, to recruit and train those who are interested in working on the project. NYSDOT, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration and the City of Syracuse, developed one of the first local-hire provisions approved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to incentivize hiring local residents from zip codes in disadvantaged communities at a prevailing wage. Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said, “President Biden’s Investing in America agenda is making historic investments in our nation’s infrastructure – in New York and all across the country – to reconnect communities, improve safety, and provide better travel options that meet the needs of local residents and connect them to opportunities for decades to come. We are proud to invest in the success of this project that will create thousands of new construction jobs and drive transformational change for communities in and around Syracuse.” New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Since day one in office, the Governor has been laser-focused on getting this project done, and today her vision has become a reality. So get ready, Syracuse, because your transportation transformation starts today. The curtain is closing on outdated infrastructure that divides communities and the door is opening to a 21st Century transportation network that fosters improved livability, economic vitality, and sustainability for all the communities of Central New York. This once-in-a-lifetime transportation investment project will provide new opportunities for growth, jobs, and economic development throughout the entire Region – investing in people and positively lifting the community for generations to come. We are so excited that this day has finally come and all of us at DOT are committed to fulfilling the community’s vision of this project’s awesome potential.” State Senator Rachel May said, “The I-81 project has been the largest question of Syracuse’s future for more than a decade, and so I am thrilled to see today’s groundbreaking. This is one of the most extensive infrastructure projects in our state’s history and will help right some of the injustices caused by the elevated roadway that decimated Black neighborhoods and segregated Syracuse. With the new community grid, we can move toward Syracuse’s bright future together as one city. As the project progresses, we must reinvest in our community and ensure that many of the people who have been negatively impacted by the presence of this highway can reap the benefits of the project’s high-quality jobs. Thank you to Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for your hard work at the federal level, Governor Hochul for your leadership, and my colleagues for your support at the state level.” State Senator John W. Mannion said, “The Syracuse and Central New York renaissance continues with the groundbreaking and reconstruction of I-81 – one of the largest infrastructure projects currently underway in the United States. This massive undertaking will correct historic injustices, reconnect downtown neighborhoods, and open up new areas for investment and redevelopment while improving safety and mobility. I am confident that this project will serve as a national example of how well-planned infrastructure can bring people together and promote growth.” Assemblymember Pam Hunter said, "Today's groundbreaking is one step closer to the project to replace the I-81 viaduct with a community grid. The federal and state governments are committed to writing the historical wrongs of erecting infrastructure that divides our communities and leaves them disadvantaged. This project will bring new opportunities to our neighborhoods and create cohesion where there was once a divider." Assemblymember Al Stirpe said, “The I-81 Viaduct groundbreaking is a historic milestone for our beloved Central New York communities! Having been a longtime supporter of the community grid plan, I’m thrilled to see this long-awaited project officially underway. This investment will not only improve the existing highway infrastructure system and bolster pedestrian and roadway safety, but it will positively impact our local neighborhoods’ resiliency and economy. I thank our federal and regional partners for supporting and investing in this next chapter for the City of Syracuse and our surrounding towns.” Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh said, “Breaking ground on the Interstate 81 Project is a victory for the people of Syracuse and all of Central New York. The Community Grid will help address the harmful impact of the 81 viaducts on city residents that has persisted for more than half a century. It will also improve transportation and mobility and create jobs and opportunities for people in the City of Syracuse and the region. I thank Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and the Biden Administration for their support of the project.” Contact the Governor’s Press Office Contact us by phone: Albany: (518) 474 - 8418 New York City: (212) 681 - 4640 Contact us by email: Press.Office@exec.ny.gov

Israel Garcia Led the GMG YGz, a Violent Street Gang, for Over a Decade Following the Murder of 21-Year-Old Alfonso McClinton in 2010 Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ISRAEL GARCIA, a/k/a “Shorty Rock,” the former leader of the Get Money Gunnaz set of the Young Gunnaz street gang (the “GMG YGz”), was found guilty at trial of the October 11, 2010, murder of Alfonso “Joey” McClinton in aid of racketeering. GARCIA shot and killed McClinton on a residential street in the Bronx, New York, as part of a dispute over narcotics trafficking territory. GARCIA was also convicted of engaging in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics, murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy, murder through the use of a firearm, possessing firearms in connection with narcotics trafficking, and attempted witness tampering. The verdict followed a seven-day trial before U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “On October 11, 2010, Israel Garcia shot and killed 21-year-old Alfonso ‘Joey’ McClinton on a residential street in the Bronx. Garcia was the leader of the violent street gang known as the GMG YGz, which had been warring with Joey McClinton’s family over drug territory in the Bronx. Garcia used this horrific murder to maintain his leadership role in the GMG YGz and solidify his hold over the GMG YGz drug-selling territory. For the next decade, Garcia led the GMG YGz’s reign of terror over the neighborhood, recruiting children and others into a drug trafficking enterprise that poisoned the community with crack cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, and protecting his drug turf with firearms and violence. Over time, Garcia attempted to create the façade of a law-abiding citizen, becoming the dean of a local high school in order to mask that he was still running the GMG YGz’s violence and drug trafficking. Yesterday, a unanimous jury held Garcia accountable for his brutal killing of Joey McClinton and for ruining countless other lives.” According to court filings and the evidence presented in court during trial: For more than a decade, the defendant controlled the sale of narcotics in the vicinity of East 184th Street and Morris Avenue in the Bronx as the leader of the GMG YGz. As part of their narcotics operation, GMG YGz members carried firearms and engaged in back-and-forth shootings with neighboring, rival crews. This violence resulted in, among other acts, the 2010 murder of Alfonso “Joey” McClinton. The State of New York arrested and prosecuted GMG YGz member Joseph (“Juice”) Johnson for the killing.[1] Ballistics, video evidence, and eyewitness testimony, however, revealed that there was a second shooter involved in McClinton’s murder. GARCIA was that second shooter. When GARCIA became concerned that Johnson might cooperate with law enforcement, GARCIA took steps to prevent Johnson from identifying GARCIA as the person with whom he committed the murder. * * * GARCIA, 32, of the Bronx, New York, was convicted of (i) murder in aid of racketeering, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison and a maximum sentence of death or life in prison; (ii) narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life in prison; (iii) murder while engaged in a narcotics conspiracy, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years in prison and a maximum sentence of death or life in prison; (iv) murder through the use of a firearm, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum sentence of death or life in prison; (v) firearms use, carrying, and possession in connection with a drug trafficking crime, which carries a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison, which must be served consecutively to any other sentence imposed, and a maximum sentence of life in prison; and (vi) attempted witness tampering, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. The minimum and maximum potential sentences are prescribed by Congress and are provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by a judge. Mr. Williams praised the investigative work of the Drug Enforcement Administration; the New York City Police Department; the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations; and the U.S. Marshals Service. This prosecution is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (“OCDETF”) operation. OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States using a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach. Additional information about the OCDETF Program can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF. This case is being handled by the Office’s Narcotics Unit. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jacob Gutwillig, Maggie Lynaugh, and Jonathan Bodansky, with the assistance of Paralegal Specialist Owen Foley, are in charge of the prosecution. [1] Johnson was convicted at trial of second-degree murder in The People of the State of New York v. Joseph Johnson, Index Number 4311/2010. On February 3, 2022, the verdict against Johnson was vacated. Johnson subsequently pled guilty to manslaughter and is serving a 17-year sentence. ContactNicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated July 20, 2023

During a Call for Assistance, Sergeant Mario Stewart Allegedly Tased an Individual Seven Times While the Individual Was Restrained in Handcuffs and a Restraint Bag and Experiencing an Apparent Mental Health Emergency Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Christie M. Curtis, the Acting Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging MARIO STEWART, a Sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department (“MVPD”), with using excessive force against an individual (the “Victim”) while in Mount Vernon, New York, in violation of the Victim’s rights under the United States Constitution. As alleged in the Indictment, during a call for assistance, STEWART, in the presence of six other MVPD officers, tased the Victim seven times in the span of approximately two minutes. For the duration of all seven taser deployments, the Victim lay on the ground, handcuffed with his hands behind his back and his legs secured in a restraint bag. STEWART surrendered to the FBI this morning and was presented this afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy in White Plains federal court. The case has been assigned to U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said: “As alleged, Mario Stewart, a Sergeant with the Mount Vernon Police Department, was called to the scene to aid a person in emotional distress. Instead of providing aid, Stewart deployed his taser on the individual seven times in the span of roughly two minutes, while the individual was handcuffed and with his legs restrained and while several other MVPD officers were on scene to assist. Stewart’s alleged conduct not only betrayed his duty as an officer to protect those under his charge, but also violated the law. My Office is committed to protecting the constitutional rights of all New Yorkers, including those experiencing mental health crises, and to holding law enforcement officers accountable when they abuse their authority.” FBI Acting Assistant Director in Charge Christie M. Curtis said: “As alleged in today’s indictment, Stewart’s actions led him to inflict bodily harm upon his victim. Officers of the law are not above the law, and the FBI is committed to investigating any instances in which a federal crime has been committed.” According to the Indictment that was unsealed today in White Plains federal court:[1] On or about March 26, 2019, STEWART was employed as a Sergeant with the MVPD. STEWART was assigned to the MVPD’s Emergency Services Unit, which is responsible for, among other things, responding to individuals who are experiencing mental health crises. On that day, STEWART and six other MVPD officers received a call to assist the Victim in Mount Vernon, New York, as the Victim was experiencing a mental health crisis. At the scene, STEWART and the other MVPD officers restrained the Victim, handcuffing his hands behind his back and securing his legs in a restraint bag in preparation to transport the Victim for medical assistance. When the MVPD officers were unable to pull the restraint bag over the Victim’s chest because the Victim was holding onto one of the bag’s straps, STEWART directed the Victim to release the strap. STEWART then proceeded to tase the Victim seven times in the span of approximately two minutes. While STEWART deployed his taser all seven times, the Victim remained laying on the ground, handcuffed with his hands behind his back and his legs secured in the restraint bag. STEWART’s actions caused bodily injury to the Victim. * * * STEWART, 44, of Brooklyn, New York, is charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. The maximum potential sentence is prescribed by Congress and is provided here for informational purposes only, as any sentencing of the defendant will be determined by the judge. Mr. Williams praised the outstanding work of the FBI. Mr. Williams also thanked the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office for their assistance. The prosecution is being handled by the Office’s Civil Rights Unit in the Criminal Division. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Gillian Grossman and Jared Hoffman are in charge of the prosecution. The charge contained in the Indictment is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. [1] As the introductory phrase signifies, the Indictment and the description of the Indictment set forth herein constitute only allegations, and every fact described should be treated as an allegation. U.S. v. Stewart Indictment ContactNicholas Biase (212) 637-2600 Updated July 20, 2023

July 18, 2023 Inaugural Shipment Includes Wines from World-Renowned Finger Lakes Region Partnership Represents Special Relationship Between New York and Puerto Rico and Growing Demand for New York State Wines Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an inaugural partnership that enables New York State wines to be sold in Puerto Rico for the very first time. The New York State Office of Trade and Tourism, distributor Serrallés Imports, and the legendary Steuben County-based Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery are making a selection of wines produced in the Finger Lakes region available in Puerto Rico for local purchase. This collaboration marks the first-ever introduction of New York wines into the growing Puerto Rico wine market and uncorks a new era of wine connoisseurship and cultural exchange. The new partnership was toasted today at a wine-tasting launch at the New York State Office of Trade and Tourism in San Juan, attended by the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets Commissioner Richard Ball. "Puerto Rico has shared so much of its culture, vibrancy, and creativity with New York, and our history and future are intrinsically intertwined," Governor Hochul said. "Now Puerto Rico will be able to enjoy what wine lovers across the world have long known - the best wines are made in New York. Cheers to this fantastic collaboration!" Stemming from a shared vision of New York State Office of Trade and Tourism and Serrallés Imports, one of Puerto Rico's largest distributors, the State recognized the immense potential for promoting and celebrating New York wines. Partnering with Serrallés and Dr. Konstantin Frank, New York's most awarded winery, the New York State Office of Trade and Tourism was able to work through export requirements to bring Dr. Frank's wines into the market, and leverage Serrallés Imports extensive distribution network and wine and spirits industry expertise to ensure that New York-made wines are available to consumers and connoisseurs across Puerto Rico. The winery will be providing its Riesling varieties and Rosé for export. The State hopes to expand the selection of wines and wineries participating in this initiative in the future. Empire State Development President CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight said, "New York State wines are of the highest caliber in the world and I'm proud to join Governor Hochul in celebrating the export of Finger Lakes vintages to Puerto Rico for the first time. Thanks to the hard work of ESD's Office of Trade and Tourism, this partnership supports local production and will continue to enrich the vibrant, longstanding cultural exchange between New York and Puerto Rico, benefitting both our communities and economy." Read the full press release here.

Exciting news! The much-anticipated Purely Posh consignment shop has finally opened its doors today. Situated at 5366 Route 5 Vernon NY, (previously known as The Town & Country), Purely Posh offers a wide range of high-quality items, including gently used women's and men's fashions, shoes, jewelry, and home decor. With a dedicated mission to cater to its discerning customers, Purely Posh guarantees a perfect mix of retail fashion accessories and stunning footwear. Not only that, but they also showcase a stunning array of home decor that will undoubtedly elevate your home's ambiance. From new to old, Purely Posh has got it all covered. You can visit them from Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please note that they are closed on Sundays and Mondays. https://purelyposhconsignmentshop.com/ Source: CNY Online Interview

According to Oneida County Sheriff, Robert Maciol; On July 17, 2023, at 833 AM, the Oneida County 911 center received a call for a reported two-car motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the Town of Vernon. At 837 AM, Deputies arrived at Route 365 near 9th Street W and located a serious two-car personal injury motor vehicle accident. Upon arrival, Deputies determined that Dakota Little (27) of Oneida, NY was operating a blue 2009 Toyota Corolla North on Route 365. Due to failure to keep right, Little’s vehicle crossed the yellow double-solid center lines into the southbound lane of traffic and struck a white 2022 GMC 3500 pick-up truck traveling South on Route 365 operated by Robert Wilson (32) of Oneida, NY causing heavy front-end damage to both vehicles. Wilson complained of arm pain and was transported to Oneida Hospital along with his 9-year-old passenger, whose name will not be released due to age, who complained of neck pain. Little was pronounced deceased on the scene by medical personnel. Route 365 was temporarily closed from Prospect St to E 2nd Street by NYSDOT, but has been reopened for traffic. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol, Criminal Investigations Unit, and Forensic Investigations Unit were assisted on the scene by the Oneida Castle Fire Department, Verona Fire Department, Vineall Ambulance, New York State DOT, and the New York State Police Source: Oneida County Sheriff's Office

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Dennis J. Nelson, age 51, was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for mailing threat letters in 2018 and 2019 to a federal judge and two members of Congress while incarcerated in State of New York correctional facilities. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Janeen DiGuiseppi, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. On March 24, 2023, Nelson pled guilty to three counts of mailing threat letters and admitted that on August 1, 2018, while incarcerated at a New York State correctional facility, he mailed a threat letter to the chambers of Senior United States District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy in Binghamton, New York, threatening to kill Judge McAvoy and those at the federal courthouse with a bomb. Nelson admitted that on July 15, 2019, while incarcerated at a New York State correctional facility, he mailed a threat letter to an office of Congressman Anthony Brindisi, containing a threat to kill Representative Brindisi, and mailed a threat letter to an office of United States Senator Charles Schumer, containing a threat to kill Senator Schumer. Senior United States District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr., of the Western District of New York, also sentenced Nelson to serve a term of supervised release of 3 years to follow incarceration. The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision’s Office of Special Investigations (NYS DOCCS OSI), and the United States Capitol Police investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Carl G. Eurenius prosecuted the case. Source: www.justice.gov/

VIENNA — County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced that nearly 1,000 homes and 2,600 residents will be receiving high-speed internet service as part of $2 million in county broadband expansion projects. “We are committed to bridging the gaps that became evident during the pandemic,” Picente said. “Lack of high-speed internet creates an inequity that puts students at a disadvantage, leaves businesses unable to modernize and limits growth in communities. Broadband is something everyone should have access to and this is a step toward making that a reality for everyone in Oneida County.” The broadband expansion projects will span 10 areas, including six townships: Forestport, Ava, Boonville, Remsen, Augusta and Vienna. Two Internet service providers have been chosen through an RFP process: Adirondack Techs (nine project areas) and Charter (one area). The $1,950,967 capital program also includes $150,000 in ISP investment, and nine of the 10 projects include a 2% revenue share to offset a percentage of the cost to the county. Through an extensive mapping analysis between Oneida and Herkimer counties, Tug Hill Commission and Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, the Oneida County Department of Planning identified 2,079 Oneida County homes in approximately 32 project areas with clusters of 20 or more homes. This first step will reach 46% of the unserved homes identified. Oneida County offered municipalities an opportunity to partner financially and leverage the funding to expand coverage even further in their towns. Picente made the expansion projects announcement in the Town of Vienna, which was the only one to take advantage of that offer and led to the town securing $226,761 to service 111 homes. “Since becoming Town Supervisor, the expansion of internet service is something I hear about most often from residents and was an issue I have looked to tackle since day one,” said Vienna Town Supervisor Michael M. Davis Sr. “I thank County Executive Picente for his commitment to this expansion and I look forward to working with the Department of Planning to bring internet access to over 100 homes in Vienna.” Picente utilized American Rescue Act funding to expand high speed internet service to underserved areas in Oneida County. That federal funding is required to be allocated by 2024 and spent by 2026. It must be used on projects, initiatives or programs that address issues exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Today’s announcement about the expansion of increased broadband access in Vienna is a welcomed and awaited one,” said County Legislator Norman Leach, R-3. “Broadband service is critically important in today’s society. Students need it for their schoolwork. Adults need it to stay in touch with co-workers when out of the office or for telecommuting. And people of all ages need it for telemedicine.” “I am pleased to support these efforts to bring high-speed internet connectivity to underserved parts of rural Oneida County like Ava, Boonville, Forestport and Remsen,” said County Legislator Steven R. Boucher, R-6. “This investment in broadband infrastructure is a necessity for my constituents and not a luxury.” “The lack of reliable, high-speed internet can be a major hindrance on the quality of life of residents,” said County Legislator Colin Idzi, R-2. “That’s why I am pleased that broadband is being expanded to help residents in rural areas like Augusta meet important daily needs such as paying bills, telehealth appointments, shopping, job searches and applications, education and so much more." Sources: https://ocgov.net

Handgun and Drugs Recovered Following Police Chase on Syracuse's South Side On Monday, July 10th, at approximately 9:00 p.m., Officers Mulroy and Bush observed a man acting suspiciously and trying to hide his belongings from their view. The man was loitering outside of a gas station on South Salina Street before entering a vehicle. The vehicle took off at a high rate of speed, heading west on Martin Luther King Boulevard. During the search for the vehicle, Officers found the suspect walking east on Martin Luther King Boulevard, heading towards South Salina Street. When the Officers got out of their patrol car, the man took off, jumping over fences before dumping his bag of belongings. Inside the bag, Officers found a loaded 9mm Taurus Millennium G2 handgun, several small bags of synthetic cannabinoids, and several pills of Oxycodone. After consulting with several different Officers and members of the Gang Violence Task Force, as well as using the gas stations security footage, a suspect was identified as 20-year-old Sharrieff Bradley. Bradley was arrested on Tuesday, July 11th. He was booked into the Onondaga County Justice Center. Bradley is charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Second Degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the third degree, one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. We would like to thank our Officers and Detectives who helped arrest this individual. Thanks to their efforts, Syracuse Police were able to take another gun and drugs off of our City streets. https://www.facebook.com/SyracusePolice/posts/pfbid0VeGo9rvabwF1voxsLFoVJQMvW5gvDrrnJkJ7FhQeQbSBA6fZ5MddZYxpu65LdAMzl