Staff Reports
Court: 102-101, Vescera wins Democratic line in Tuesday's election
ROCHESTER, October 31, 2009-- The Appellate Division of New York State's Supreme Court ruled in favor of First Ward candidate Frank Vescera on Friday, placing him on the Democratic ballot in Tuesday's Common Council election.
Mall shoplifting arrest leads police to unsolved church burglary case
NEW HARTFORD, October 31, 2009-- New Hartford Police responded to what they thought was a routine shoplifting case on Friday at Sangertown Square, but upon further investigation, they might have found the suspects involved in a Chadwicks church burglary from several weeks ago....Leaky fluids leave trail for police following 'hit and run' accident
CLAYVILLE, October 31, 2009-- A Sauquoit man was arrested Friday night after police say he was involved in a 'hit and run' motor vehicle accident....Police: Local man exposed himself
WESTERN, October 31, 2009-- The Oneida County Sheriff's Office arrested a Town of Western man on charges of Public Lewdness, after police say he exposed himself to a driver on Route 49 in the Town of Marcy....
Whitesboro will get rematch with New Hartford in Section Final at Dome
CHITTENANGO, October 30, 2009-- It will be a rematch of one of the Valley's biggest High School Football match-ups as Whitesboro and New Hartford both have advanced to the Section III Final next Friday at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse....David Balfe, make wise election choices
“When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and ...An Afternoon to Have Fun and Help Rescue Mission, Too
There's still time to get tickets to taste "gourmet" specialties prepared by celebrity chefs this Sunday, Nov. 1, at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro. The 17th Annual "Gourmet Guys to the Rescue" event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and benefits the Rescue Mission of Utica....Herkimer County HealthNet offers Mini Grants to Municipalities
Herkimer County HealthNet is reaching out to municipalities to assist with community improvements to parks and playgrounds that will increase opportunities for physical activity for adults and children. ...Turning Stone thanksgiving dinner reservations
For many families, their holiday tradition includes the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Turning Stone Resort and Casino....United way raises money for "Coats for Kids"
Utica, NY ⎯ United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area held its first telethon on Oct. 22 The telethon had a dual focus to provide “Coats for Kids” and to fund the 2009 campaign....Audience votes on Rome Theater Favotites
“Mrs. Grant’s Singles Dance”, a series of vignettes about dating and relationships, was the audience’s choice as favorite play of the 6 presented at Rome Community Theater’s One Act Play Festival held last weekend....
Elbridge man arrested for public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child
ELBRIDGE, October 26, 2009 -- The previous news release from State Police included the wrong mug shot. Here is the corrected version:...Father and Son Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident in the Town of Orleans
ORLEANS, October 26, 2009 -- The New York State Police in Alexandria Bay are investigating a double fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on the Middle Road in the Town of Orleans at approximately 5:20 p.m....DWI Arrest in Trenton following accident
TRENTON, October 26, 2009 -- On Saturday October 24, at approximately 4:30 a.m., the State Police in Remsen responded to a one car property damage automobile accident at the intersection of Korber Road and State Route 365 in the town of Trenton....Rome man gave false name in attempt to avoid arrest
VERONA, October 26, 2009 -- Oneida-based state police arrested John E. Greany, 23, of West Wright Street, Rome for second-degree criminal impersonation and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance after a traffic stop on State Route 365 in the Town of Verona around 10 a.m. Friday morning....Town of Sullivan DWI arrest
SULLIVAN, October 24, 2009 -- Sullivan-based state police arrested Andrew P. Aylward, 24, of Minuteman Lane, Liverpool for driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on State Route 31 in the Town of Sullivan approximately 2:40 a.m. Saturday morning....
Criminal Mischief and Marijuana in the Town of Clayton
ALEXANDRIA BAY, October 26, 2009 -- The New York State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Scott J.C. Taylor, age 16, 15235 County Route 11, Depauville, for fourth-degree criminal mischief and unlawful possession of marijuana at approximately 1:45 a.m. on October 24....Utica man charged with DWI after accident
UTICA, October 26, 2009 -- Daniel Apau, 23, of 2 Kennedy Plaza, Utica, crashed his 1995 black BMW into the guard rail of the State Route 49 on the ramp, just south of Edick Road at approximately 4:30 a.m. on October 24. ...NFL: Giants lose to Arizona
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Antrel Rolle intercepted an Eli Manning pass with 68 seconds remaining Sunday, preserving the Arizona Cardinals' surprise 24-17 win over the New York Giants....Man asks for jail to escape his wife
PALERMO, Italy, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- An Italian man who violated his house arrest requested jail to get away from his wife, but the judge sent him back home....
Dallas cheerleaders perform at halftime
As part of team's Help Tackle Breast Cancer promotion, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders wore pick outfits during their halftime performance of the Cowboys-Atlanta Falcons game October 25, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys beat the Falcons 37-21.
La Russa coming back to St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals are set to announce that Tony La Russa will return as manager next season, ESPN reported Sunday....
Florida stays atop the BCS Ranking
IRVING, Texas, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Florida, Alabama and Texas held down the top three spots Sunday but there were substantial changes after that in the weekly Bowl Championship Series standings....High School Football semi-finals set
NEW HARTFORD, October 25, 2009-- Playoff fever is alive and well for six local high school football teams, with the semi-final round scheduled for this weekend. ...
Report: U.S. drone kills 24 in Pakistan
DAMADOLA, Pakistan, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- A U.S. drone reportedly killed 24 people in northern Pakistan, including Taliban members meeting in an underground hideout, witnesses and officials said....NFL Sunday afternoon round-up
Buffalo and the Jets recorded wins on Sunday. Here's a run-down of Sunday's scores; the Giants play the late game on NBC....Man is cockroach king
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 25 (UPI) -- A Michigan man says he expects Guinness World Records to award him the world record for fitting the most cockroaches in his mouth....
Photo gallery: Lingerie Football League
LOS ANGELES, October 25, 2009-- The Lingerie Football League has debuted in LA and it's just what is says: football played by ladies dressed in lingerie....Son of Billy Mays says he's okay with Halloween costume
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The son of the late TV pitchman Billy Mays said he has no problem if people across the United States dress up like his father for Halloween....Same pitchers scheduled for tonight's Yankees-Angels game
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Yankees manager Joe Girardi says the rainout of Saturday's American League Championship Series will not change his plans to start Andy Pettitte....College Football Scoreboard
October 25, 2009-- Here's the College Football scoreboard from Utica Daily News....Punch at New Hartford Walmart leads to arrest
NEW HARTFORD, October 25, 2009-- A Utica man was arrested after punching another man during a dispute at the New Hartford Consumer Square Walmart on Saturday, according to New Hartford Police....
Sales of balloon-boy costumes take flight
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, Oct. 22 (UPI) -- A Canadian company says its new "balloon-boy" costumes are practically flying off the shelves in the days leading to Halloween....
Swine flu spreads, vaccine still hard to get
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- The swine flu virus is widespread in 46 U.S. states with not nearly enough vaccine available to treat the millions of people who need it, officials said....Rachael Ray offering school lunch recipes
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Celebrity chef Rachael Ray says she hopes to provide the New York public school system with new lunch recipes every month....Gibson: 'Braveheart' Wallace a 'monster'
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Actor/director Mel Gibson said he has second thoughts about Scottish patriot William Wallace and now calls the man he portrayed in "Braveheart" a "monster." ...Sunday Horoscopes
Today is Sunday, October 25, 2009 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (8 a.m. EDT):...Utica Police Blotter for Friday, 5/23/09
UTICA, October 24, 2009-- Here's the Utica Police Blotter for the City of Utica as reported by UPD. ...Balloon-boy mom: We were all in on the hoax
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The mother of the Colorado "balloon boy" admitted that she, her husband and her three sons were all in on the hoax, court records show....Yankees hope to clinch tonight after Saturday rain-out
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (UPI) -- Andy Pettitte hopes to carry the New York Yankees into the World Series and set a record as well Sunday in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series. Saturday night's game was canceled due to rain....Saturday Horoscope, 10/24
Today is Saturday, October 24, 2009 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (8 a.m. EDT):...Police: Health-care worker jailed following theft
NEW HARTFORD, October 24, 2009-- A 38-year-old Utica woman was jailed on Friday after she was arrested on charges of Grand Larceny, according to New Hartford Police....Weekend High School Football Scoreboard
Here's the High School Football scoreboard from Mohawk Valley Schools. ...
Arcuri hoops with president
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 23, 2009--U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri's office released this photo of the congressman playing basketball with President Barack Obama. ...
Failing to stop at a stop sign leads to an arrest for DWI and unlawful posession
ELBRIDGE, October 23, 2009 -- On October 22 at 2:40 a.m. Troopers stationed at SP Elbridge observed a vehicle fail to stop for a posted stop sign at the Sr-5 bypass exit ramp onto Newport Road in the Town of Camillus....Speeding violation leads to Unlawful Possession of Marijuana arrest
ALEXANDRIA BAY, October 23, 2009 -- The New York State Police at Alexandria Bay arrested Jeffrey D. Ward, age 37, of County Route 27, Lisbon, today for Speeding and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana....The Inn Is Finally Open
LITTLE FALLS, October 23, 2009 -- Saturday, October 24, celebrate with city officials and all involved in making the Inn at the Stone Mill a reality....
Fugitive check forger arrested in MA returned to NY to face charges
ELBRIDGE, October 23, 2009 -- James S. Fuller, 33, of Mashpee, MA, was arrested by the NYSP Elbridge barracks on October 21 for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree....Herkimer County Chamber lists upcoming events
HERKIMER COUNTY, October 23, 2009 -- Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce remends county residents, members and businesses of some upcoming events....Drug arrest in Syracuse linked to Mexico and nationwide drug ring
SYRACUSE, October 22, 2009 -- Andrew T. Baxter, United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York, announced the arrest of four Syracuse individuals in connection with a nationwide investigation known as "Project Coronado," which targeted the entire cocaine distribution network of the La Familia Mexican drug cartel....Felony arrest made in suspicious Little Falls fire
LITTLE FALLS, October 22, 2009 -- Little Falls Police Department arrested a 17-year-old male Wednesday for felony arson and burglary in relation to a vacant warehouse fire on East Mill Street October 14....
Aggravated DWI Arrest in the Town of Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, October 21, 2009 -- On October 22 at 9 p.m., Morrisville State Troopers conducted a traffic stop on State Route 12 in the Town of Brookfield on a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer for erratic operation....Explosives found and arrest made in Little Falls warehouse fire
LITTLE FALLS, October 21, 2009-- The Little Falls Police Department has arrested a city teen on charges that he intentionally started a fire on East Mill Street at a vacant warehouse on October 14th....
Troopers arrest man for DWI
ELBRIDGE, October 21, 2009 -- Troopers in Elbridge arrested Michael A. Dudek, 45, for driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operator....
Grocery larceny leads to forgery arrest
WATERTOWN, October 21, 2009 -- State Police in Watertown arrested 43-year-old Jacquelin A. Oday of 8522A Spraight Loop, Fort Drum, for one count of felony second-degree forgery and felony fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny....
Ecstasy arrest at the Thousand Islands Port of Entry
THOUSAND ISLANDS, October 21, 2009 -- The New York State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Kien D. Nguyen, 29, of Delta, British Columbia for seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, on Monday, October 19....
How to ask for what you want
There are certain ways to ask for and get what you want or need out of life. ...Upcoming Herkimer County Chamber events
MOHAWK VALLEY, October 20, 2009 -- Below are upcoming events courtesy of the Herkimer County Chamber of commerce:...EPA Announces FY 2010 Funding Round for Brownfields Job Training Grants
OCTOBER 20, 2009 -- Brownfields Job Training Grants provide funding to governmental entities and nonprofit organizations to recruit, train, and place local unemployed and under-employed, predominantly low-income and minority residents. ...Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped Announces Request for Proposals for Innovative Training and Employment Programs Funded through ARRA Stimulus Funds
October 20, 2009 -- The Office of Children and Family Services, Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for programs across New York State to provide Innovative Training and Employment opportunities for emerging and re-entering workers, who are legally blind, to secure permanent competitive jobs in today's workforce....Caravan to remember victims of lack of heath care coverage goes through Binghamton, Cortland, Utica
BINGHAMTON, October 20, 2009 -- Health care supporters and community members throughout the 24th Congressional District (represented by Michael Arcuri-D) led by faith leaders will be holding a caravan throughout the district (Binghamton, Cortland, Utica) on Tuesday, October 20th to remember victims of the lack of health coverage....State Police in Watertown arrest man for Sexual Misconduct
WATERTOWN, October 19, 2009 -- The State Police in Watertown arrested Michael Oller, 16, of 18127 Jefferson Court Circle Adams Center, Jefferson County on one count of Sexual Misconduct and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, both class A misdemeanors....SP Alexandria Bay charge a Clayton man with Harassment 2nd
CLAYTON, October 20, 2009 -- State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Samuel J. Matthews Sr., age 52, State Rte 12, Clayton N.Y. after he shoved Mr. George Paddock, age 76, of Clayton N.Y. following a verbal dispute at the C-Way restaurant in Clayton....State Police issue 903 cell phone tickets to Thruway motorists in four days
SYRACUSE, October 19, 2009 -- New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Police Troop "T" today announced "Operation Hang Up II," a proactive four-day enforcement of the State law prohibiting the use of hand-held cell phones by motorists while driving, which began on Monday, October 12, a well-received success....
Dolgeville PD arrest 3 for drugs, endangering
DOLGEVILLE, October 20, 2009 -- After an extensive investigation by the Dolgeville Police Department a search warrant was issued by Town of Manheim Court and a search of 66 North Helmer Ave in the Village of Dolgeville was made....Herkimer teen arrested for endangering the welfare of a child, assault
LITTLE FALLS, October 19, 2009 -- Little Falls police arrested a Herkimer teen Sunday and charged him with several misdemeanors:...Gun recovered by State Police Operation Impact during Syracuse traffic stop
SYRACUSE, October 18, 2009 – State Police in North Syracuse, working Operation Impact, arrested 32 year-old Cheiron L. Thomas, and 32 year-old Harry L. Butler, Jr., both of W. Calthrop St., Syracuse, for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon , a class C Felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, a class E Felony....
Woman speeds straight into DWI at 105 MPH
DANUBE, October 19, 2009 -- On October 18 at 1:38 a.m., the New York State Police in East Herkimer arrested Janice A. Piraino, 35, from Herkimer for driving while intoxicated. ...
Troopers: Woman stole $34,000 from local bank
ONEIDA, October 16, 2009 -- A two month investigation by the New York State Police – Special Investigations Unit in cooperation with Alliance Bank has resulted in the arrest of Marsha A. Fairbank, age 33, of 111 Turin Street, Rome. ...
Charges expected, balloon boy incident called a hoax
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Oct. 18 (UPI) -- An emergency involving a runaway helium-filled balloon, possibly carrying a small boy, was a hoax and a "publicity stunt," Colorado authorities said Sunday....Texas gay group stages 'kiss in' demonstration
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 18 (UPI) -- A Fort Worth, Texas, "kiss-in" organized by a gay action group met with opposing, mostly-evangelical, counter-demonstrators, organizers said....Rome man injured in car accident
ROME, October 18, 2009-- A Rome man suffered head injuries when the vehicle he was driving was struck from behind while he was stopped at a traffic light, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department....High School Football, weekend scoreboard
Sunday, October 18, 2009-- Here's the weekend rundown of High School Football. Games this weekend included the first round of Class D and Class C playoffs....Man arrested for failing to register as a sex offender, posession
LITTLE FALLS, October 19, 2009 -- A man who failed to register as a sex offender was also busted for posession of marijuana by Little Falls Police Department Friday....
912er group holds protest in front of Observer Dispatch
UTICA, October 17, 2009-- Local members of the Oneida County 912ers staged a demonstration in front of the Observer Dispatch building on Oriskany Street in Utica Saturday. Members of the group, who call themselves 'patriots,' say they were protesting the 'complicit and biased media.'...33 indicted in central New York cocaine conspiracies
SYRACUSE, October 15, 2009 — United States Attorney Andrew T. Baxter and Special-Agent-in-Charge John P. Gilbride of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced Thursday the prior federal indictment of 33 individuals in connection with one of the largest cocaine distribution organizations ever identified in Central New York. ...
Driver Charged in Off-Duty Trooper Killed in July Bicycle Crash
SYRACUSE, October 15,2009 -- On July 3, New York State Police investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on State Route 20 in the Town of Pompey....Redwood woman arrested for threatening phone calls
LOWVILLE, October 15, 2009 -- State Police in Lowville arrested 50 year-old Robin W. Pierce from 25436 NYS Rt 26 Redwood, NY for one count of second-degree aggravated harassment, a Class A misdemeanor. ...
Utica sting leads to several felony drug charges
UTICA, October 15, 2009 -- Utica Police Department METRO Unit and several other local law enforcement agencies cracked down on crack distributers Wednesday night....Student charged after altercation
LAFARGEVILLE, October 15, 2009 - Madelena M. Cappuccetti, age 17, was served a criminal summons charging her with Harassment second. ...Accident in Baldwinsville leaves one seriously injured
BALDWINSVILLE, October 15, 2009 -- The New York State Police at Lysander are currently investigating a one car accident which occurred on River Road in the town of Lysander at 4:14 p.m. on October 14....Tanoury Release: Hendricks finances should be questioned
County Legislator Larry Tanoury, Jr., D-25, who represents Cornhill on the county board, is questioning his opponent’s failure to adhere to campaign finance disclosure laws, his use of a disbarred attorney as his consultant, and accused him of being “bought and paid for.” Hendricks has received a total of $3364.36 from the Republican Legislators Campaign Committee alone....Tanoury release: Hendricks wrong on lead
County Legislator Larry Tanoury, Jr., D-25, who represents Cornhill on the county board, issued a response today to his opponent and GOP Majority Leader, Dave Wood’s assertions about Hendricks’ record on lead abatement....Ingersoll: Joan Scalise has lost touch with constituents and their issues.
John Ingersoll said, “Like many of the constituents I’ve spoken to throughout my campaign, I think East Utica needs a representative that’s proactive and leads ...Mickinsey receives union endorsements
ELECTION PRESS RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2009 JEROME MCKINSEY SR. RECEIVES ENDORSEMENT FROM AFL-CIO CENTRAL NEW YORK LABOR COUNCIL, CENTRAL & NORTHERN NEW YORK BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL, THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, THE UTICA PBA FOR ELECTION TO UTICA COMMON COUNCIL 5TH DISTRICT SEAT. ...
Man arrested for violation of order of protection
REMSEN, October 15, 2009 -- A 73-year-old man was arrested criminal contempt second when he violated a court order....Rotary Club of Herkimer's 9th annual spaghetti dinner
HERKIMER, October 14, 2009 -- The Rotary Club of Herkimer will host its ninth annual spaghetti dinner on Thursday, October 15 from 4 - 6:30 p.m....Mom says Columbine killer mentally ill
NEW YORK, October 13 (UPI) -- Susan Klebold says her son, Dylan, had an undiagnosed mental illness when he carried out the Columbine High School massacre in Colorado....Health care bill passes final committee 14-9.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved its $829 billion healthcare reform package Tuesday on a 14-9 vote, with one Republican on the prevailing side....Watertown couple arrested for purchases on stolen crerdit card
WATERTOWN, October 13, 2009 -- State Police in Watertown arrested 42-year-old George Decastillo and 43-year-old Melissa Decastillo of 542 Cooper St. in the City of Watertown each for one count of fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property and second-degree forgery, both felonies....
Woman on probation for stealing arrested for stealing
WATERTOWN, October 13, 2009 -- The State Police in Watertown arrested Chandra M. Collins of 33340 CR-49, Theresa, on one count of petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor....
Troopers nail teen for DWI after passed school bus
MORRISVILLE, October 13, 2009 -- On October 9, 2009 at 8:25 a.m., Morrisville State Troopers arrested Alison N. Mandriota, age 18, of Bayport, for DWI following a traffic stop on State Route 20, in the village of Morrisville....
Where to Get Flu Shot Is Big Worry of Season
CHICAGO — In Alabama, Minnesota and Ohio, health care and emergency medical service workers have been given priority for swine flu immunization. Here in Illinois, and in parts of California and Indiana, young children and their families are first in line....Two pick-up trucks collide in Trenton
TRENTON, October 12, 2009-- Two pick-ups collided on the corner of Route 12 and Starr Hill Road at about 1:30 Monday afternoon, leaving four people with minor injuries, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department....Meredith Viera flirts with contestant
On "Who Wants to be a Millionare" Meredith Viera is not so subtle about her attraction to contestant on her show. ...Rotary International Looking for Young Professionals To Represent CNY on 4-Week Trip to Japan
MOHAWK VALLEY, October 12, 2009 -- Rotary International District 7150 is looking for professionals, ages 25-40, to spend four weeks, April/May, 2010, in Japan on a Group Study Exchange (GSE)....DWI arrest in Floyd
FLOYD, October 12, 2009 -- The State Police in Marcy arrested William G. Laduke, age 58, of Whitesboro, NY for driving while intoxicated on October 11....Skaneateles man arrested for Driving While Intoxicated
SKANEATELES, October 12, 2009 -- On October 11 at 2:36 a.m. Troopers from State Police in Elbridge arrested Christopher J. Straile, 24, of Skaneateles for DWI....Pleasure Healing coming soon
LITTLE FALLS, October 12, 2009 -- Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, Mary Beth Janssen, Chopra Mind/Body Health Educator, presents a Pleasure Healing seminar....Spooktacular is back at the zoo
UTICA, October 12, 2009 -- The leaves are falling and the air is cool, that only means one thing at the Utica Zoo: Spooktacular!...
Vehicle and traffic stop leads to dwi arrest
ELBRIDGE, October 12, 2009 -- On October 10 at approximately 2 a.m. the New York State Police in Elbridge arrested Kristopher A. Kilmartin (date of birth 10/17/83) of Cicero, for Driving while intoxicated....Rome man arrested for DWI
ROME, October 12, 2009 -- On October 7 at 10:24 p.m. Trooper Kyle Yerman, State Police Marcy, arrested James R. Inman, 36, of Rome for driving while intoxicated....Three arrested after four-month drug investigation
WHIESBORO, October 12, 2009 -- The New York State Police Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET ) along with members of the Village of Whitesboro and Yorkville Police Department’s concluded a four month long investigation with the execution of a no-knock narcotics search warrant at 21 Wagner Ave. in the Village of Whitesboro....
US and Canadian Law Enforcement Break Up Smuggling Ring in Jefferson County
CAPE VINCENT, October 12, 2009 -- During the late evening hours of Tuesday, October 6, 2009, US and Canadian Law Enforcement authorities broke an illegal cigarette smuggling group arresting 5 individuals, seizing over 6,400 cartons of untaxed cigarettes, 2 boats, 4 vehicles, approximately $27,000 in Canadian currency, cocaine and hashish....
Couple arrested for felony marijuana charges
LOWVILLE, October 12, 2009 - State Police in Lowville arrested 35 year-old, Peyton B. Smith, and his wife, Lisa A. Smith, age 37 from 3347 Elm Street, Port Leyden, NY....Business after-hours features fashion show
HERKIMER, October 12, 2009 -- A business after-hours event will be held at Career Connections, Herkimer Commons Mall, 125-127 E. Albany Street, Herkimer from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 15....Collaborative Healing seminar: Mesages from the water
LITTLE FALLS, October 12, 2009 -- Collaborative Healing presents "Messages from the Water," viewing the DVD and discussion of the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto....The Inn at the Stone Mill ribbon-cutting
LITTLE FALLS, October 12, 2009 -- The Inn at the Stone Mill is finally open....Two killed in North Country accident
WEBB, October 11, 2009-- As early morning accident has claimed the lives of two men in the Town of Webb, after they were ejected from a car following a one-car accident at about 2:28 a.m. Sunday, according to East Herkimer State Police....Father sexually propositions daughter on Facebook
EPHRATA, Pa., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania man has been charged with propositioning his estranged teenage daughter on Facebook in a message signed "Bad Daddy," police said Friday....Pet bear kills Pennsylvania woman
ROSS TOWNSHIP, Pa., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Police say they're investigating the death of a Pennsylvania woman who was apparently killed by her pet bear....
Woods-led U.S. team wins Presidents Cup
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods routed Y.E. Yang 6-and-5 Sunday, giving the United States the points it needed to clinch a Presidents Cup victory over the International team....
MLB: Red Sox eliminated in three-straight
BOSTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels jumped ahead on a two-run Vladimir Guerrero single in the ninth inning Sunday and stunned Boston 7-6, sweeping their playoff series....Red Sox eliminated in three-straight
BOSTON, October 11, 2009-- The Boston Red Sox, in a must-win situation Sunday afternoon, entered the ninth inning leading Los Angeles 6-4. The Angels scored three runs in the ninth, and held on to eliminate the Red Sox in three-straight games, advancing to the ALCS.Westmoreland Accident Injures Driver
WESTMORELAND, October 11, 2009-- A one-car accident in Westmoreland Sunday afternoon left a Fayetteville woman with minor injuries, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department....Two injured in New Hartford motor vehicle accident
NEW HARTFORD, October 11, 2009-- Police in New Hartford responded to a two-car accident just after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday on Oxford Road near Sherman Street, police said. ...
Tiger Woods hits from the rough
Tiger Woods hits from the rough during the second round of the 2009 Presidents Cup in San Francisco United States team member Tiger Woods hits from the rough on the 10th fairway during the second round of The Presidents Cup at Harding Park Golf Course in San Francisco, California on October 9, 2009.
Miley Cyrus raps goodbye to Twitter
October 11, 2009-- Kid's star Miley Cyrus has given up the social network Twitter, and she's 'rapping' why......One-car motor vehicle accident traps driver
MARCY, October 11, 2009-- A Rome man was treated and released after injuries he received when his vehicle struck a tree on the property of the Marcy Correctional Facility, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department....
Guest Column: (ALMOST) GETTING AWAY WITH MURDER IN NEW YORK
A Legislative Column by Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) ...Shoplifting suspect leads police on chase
NEW HARTFORD, October 11, 2009-- Police in New Hartford say chased a Frankfort man through the neighborhood surrounding Sangertown Square on Friday night after he stole neck ties from Macy's, police said. ...
Phish coming to Syracuse War Memorial
SYRACUSE, October 11, 2009-- The rock jam band Phish will perform at Syracuse's OnCenter War Memorial at 7:30 p.m. November 22 as part of the kick-off of its fall tour, according to the band's website....Utica wins in men's soccer
UTICA, NY - The Utica College men's soccer team (3-7-1, 0-3-1 E8) battled from a 2-0 first half deficit to take a 3-2 lead in the 77th minute but RIT (4-6-1, 2-1 E8) scored the game’s final two goals as the Tigers earned a 4-3 double overtime victory in Empire 8 Conference play Saturday night....
I am justice hear me roar
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first couple of weeks on the U.S. Supreme Court in 1993 were almost too painful to watch....Marathon runner collapses and dies
BALTIMORE, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A 23-year-old man collapsed while running the Baltimore marathon Saturday and later died, authorities said....Clinton says Pakistan nukes safe
LONDON, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Pakistan is capable of safeguarding its atomic arsenal despite increasing threats from militants, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday....Fire ants have reached Southern Missouri
KENNETT, Mo., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Red fire ants, which bite and sting humans, livestock and pets, have moved north into Missouri, an entomologist said. ...Woman wins fight with charity over farm
LEEDS, England, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- An English woman who spent years working on her parents' farm only to learn they had willed it to an animal charity has succeeded in overturning the bequest. ...Couple spends wedding night in jail
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 11 (UPI) -- A Tennessee couple broke into the wedding chapel where they had been married a few hours earlier and stole a lockbox holding $500, police said....Horoscopes, Sunday 10/11
Today is Sunday, October 11, 2009 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE ...
VIDEO: Unbelievable gunfight caught on camera Friday in Ohio
TOLEDO, October 10, 2009-- Police in Toledo released surveillance video to identify gunmen captured on camera at Route 66 Bar in Toledo, Ohio. The shootout involved multiple gunmen and amazingly, there were no injuries. Police say some 17 shots were fired in less than a minute after a patron was asked to leave after allegedly attempting to sell marijuana inside the bar....
Utica Police blotter for 10/9
UTICA, October 10, 2009-- Here's the dispatch log from UPD for Friday, October 9th....MLB: N.Y. Yankees 4, Minnesota 3 (11 inn.)
NEW YORK, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Mark Teixeira lined a home run to left leading off the 11th inning Friday, lifting the New York Yankees to a controversial 4-3 playoff win over Minnesota....
MLB: LA Angels 4, Boston 1
ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- An RBI single by Maicer Izturis in the seventh put Los Angeles in front Friday and the Angels took control of their playoff series with a 4-1 win over Boston....High School Football scores
October 10, 2009-- Here's the weekend round-up for High School Football....Pistol-packing mom slain on Web cam
LEBANON, Pa., Oct. 10 (UPI) -- Police say the shooting death of a Pennsylvania woman known for carrying a gun to her daughter's soccer practice occurred while she chatted on a Web cam....Horoscope, Saturday, October
October 10, 2009-- Today is Saturday, October 10, 2009 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (8 a.m. EDT):...List of Nobel Peace Prize winners
NORWAY, October 11, 2009-- Here is a list of past Nobel Peace Prize winners....
Alliance hosts informational program and networking opportunity
UTICA, October 7, 2009 -- The Chamber Alliance of the Mohawk Valley (CAMV) will host a networking event at the Holiday Inn, Utica Business Park, New Hartford, on Wednesday, November...Troopers make arrest for criminal impersonation
CICERO, October 7, 2009 -- On Tuesday, October 6, North Syracuse State Police arrested 25-year-old Sonya M. Phillips of Cicero for second-degree criminal impersonation in connection with an incident which occurred on September 23 in the town of Cicero....
Dolgeville man arrested for sexual contact with a child
DOLGEVILLE, October 6, 2009 -- A Dolgeville man was arrested this week after an investigation into allegations that he had sexual contact with a 14-year-old juvenile....
Troopers arrest a man for morning DWI
ORLEANS, October 6, 2009 -- Theron K. Rueckert, Age 50, 22 Lonesome Rd Fairport, was stopped on I-81 SB, Town of Orleans at 9:30 a.m. for crossing a hazardous marking....Troopers arrest man for unlawful possession of marijuana
WATERTOWN, October , 2009 -- The New York State Police in Alexandria Bay arrested Jonathan C. Truxell, 26, of 15 West Church Street, Adams, for unlawful possession of Marijuana on October 4 at 5:25 p.m....State Police request public's assistance for burglary investigation
WATERTOWN, October 05, 2009 -- The State Police in Watertown are investigating a burglary of weapons from a residence located at 7948 State Route 12E in the Town of Lyme, Jefferson County. ...
Troopers Search for Missing Hiker in Herkimer County
OHIO, October 6, 2009 - State Police in Herkimer is searching for a missing hiker on North Lake in the Town of Ohio....
Troopers arrest knife-wielder after domestic incident
ELBRIDGE, October 6, 2009 -- On October 4 at about 10:50 PM the New York State Police in Elbridge, responded to a domestic incident at 1173 St-5 Elbridge....As retirement nears, Justice Stevens explains dissent in Bush-Gore decision
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- When the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the decision in Bush vs. Gore at 10 p.m., Dec. 12, 2000, it sent most major news outlets into a tailspin: They didn't have the slightest idea what it meant....Kate's lawyer says Jon took $200K
WERNERSVILLE, Pa., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- U.S. reality television personality Jon Gosselin removed $200,000 from a joint bank account without his estranged wife Kate's permission, her lawyer said....Droopy eyelid surgery improves quality of life
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Researchers in Scotland say cosmetic surgery to repair droopy eyelids -- blepharophlasty -- boosted quality of life of patients....Apple gains market share in computers
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- The annual Household Penetration Study conducted by NPD Group said the percentage of U.S. households with Apple computers gained in the last year....
Poll: People not swayed by Letterman scandal
FLEMINGTON, N.J., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- A U.S. media study among 505 viewers of David Letterman's sex scandal confession indicated the majority's perception of Letterman hasn't changed....Teller couldn't read bank robber's note
HILLSBORO, Ore., Oct. 2 (UPI) -- A would-be robber handed a bank teller in Oregon a note saying, "Need $300 or I'll kill you," but the teller couldn't read the handwriting, police said....
Demonstrators call for end of war in Afghanistan, Iraq at White House
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 (UPI) -- Sixty-one people, including anti-war protester Cindy Sheehan, were arrested Monday during a demonstration outside the White House, U.S. Park Police said....Klotz hospitalized; lawyer appears in court in his place
UTICA, October 5, 2009 -- Attorney Michael Cancilla appeared in Utica City Court Monday without his client, Timothy Klotz, who was hospitalized this weekend....Couple's argument leads to auto crash
WESTMORELAND, October 4, 2009-- Two teenagers suffered only minor injuries after a boyfriend-girlfriend dispute led to a crash on Route 233 in the Town of Westmoreland, State Police said....
Paris Fashion -Dior
October 4, 2009-- A model wears an outfit by Belgian designer Bernard Willhem during the presentation of his Spring-Summer 2010 ready-to-wear fashion collection in Paris, October 2, 2009.Flight attendant hurt in in-flight scuffle
LUCKNOW, India, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- An Air India flight attendant Sunday told Delhi police she was injured in an alleged in-flight altercation involving cockpit and cabin crew members....Peterson's lawyers challenge hearsay law
JOLIET, Ill., Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Lawyers for a former Illinois police officer charged with murder, used comedy, the Bible and history to argue against a hearsay law, court records showed....Miley Cyrus show in St. Louis postponed
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- A weekend performance by pop singer Miley Cyrus at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis has been postponed due to illness, organizers say....Insurance policy denials allowed for domestic abuse
WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. insurance companies in eight states are not barred from using domestic violence as a pre-existing condition to deny coverage, a study indicates....Passengers and crew unhurt as plane skids
ANKARA, Turkey, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- All passengers and crew on a Jat Airways Boeing 737-300 that skidded off the runway Sunday morning in Istanbul, Turkey, are safe, Turkish officials said....MLB Scoreboard, 10/4
October 4, 2009-- Here's the Major League Baseball scoreboard for Sunday, October 4, 2009....NFL: New Orleans 24, New York Jets 10
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- New Orleans scored on a 99-yard interception return by Darren Sharper and an end zone fumble recovery Sunday and went on to defeat the New York Jets 24-10....NFL: New York Giants 27, Kansas City 16
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Eli Manning threw three touchdown passes, two of them to Steve Smith, and the unbeaten New York Giants rolled to a 27-16 win Sunday over the Kansas City Chiefs....NFL: Miami 38, Buffalo 10
MIAMI, Oct. 4 (UPI) -- Miami's Ronnie Brown ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns Sunday in a 38-10 Dolphins victory over the Buffalo Bills....NFL Football scoreboard
Sunday, October 4, 2009-- Here's the NFL scoreboard for Sunday, 10/4/09....
Kuchar wins playoff at Turning Stone Open
VERONA, Oct. 5 -- Matt Kuchar's par Monday on the sixth playoff hole was good for the title and the $1 million first prize at the Turning Stone Resort Championship ....Little Falls man injured in ATV accident
BOONVILLE, October 4, 2009-- Oneida County Sheriff's deputies investigated an ATV accident Sunday afternoon which sent a Herkimer County man to the hospital with a broken ankle. ...Ambulance crashes into disabled car
WESTMORELAND, October 4, 2009-- Three people were sent to the hospital after a volunteer ambulance struck a disabled vehicle in Westmoreland Saturday night....Major League Baseball Scoreboard
Sunday, October 4, 2009-- Here's the MLB scoreboard frpm Saturday....Kuchar and Piercy share Turning Stone lead
VERONA, N.Y., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Scott Piercy and and Matt Kuchar shared a one-shot lead Saturday after the third round of the PGA Turning Stone Resort Championship....
Illinois man charged over Andrews nude tape
CHICAGO, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- A 48-year-old man from Westmont, Ill., is charged with interstate stalking for allegedly videotaping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in the nude, the FBI said....
Taylor takes lead at Turning Stone Resort
VERONA, Oct. 2 -- Vaughn Taylor, needing a good finish this year to retain his PGA Tour card, moved one stroke in front Friday at the Turning Stone Resort Championship....High School Football Scoreboard
Saturday, October 3, 2009-- Here's the local High School Football scoreboard from Friday and Saturday....Musharraf unclear on bin Laden's status
SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Oct. 3 (UPI) -- Former Pakistani leader Pervez Musharraf said during a U.S. appearance he does not know whether wanted terrorist Osama bin Laden is alive or dead....Jon apologizes to Kate on CNN
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 2 (UPI) -- U.S. reality television personality Jon Gosselin has publicly apologized to his estranged wife, Kate, for his recent erratic behavior. TLC said Thursday it has halted taping "Jon & Kate Plus 8" after Jon Gosselin's lawyer served it with a cease-and-desist letter....
Obama: Reform would boost small business
WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama said Saturday exorbitant health insurance costs force small businesses to cut benefits, drop coverage, eliminate jobs or even close....
2009 Faxton Cup Award winners announced
UTICA, October 3, 2009-- During National Rehabilitation Awareness Week at The Regional Rehabilitation Center of Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare, Colleen Engells and HealthFriends of Oneida County received Faxton Cup Awards. A ceremony was held at the Faxton Campus on Wednesday, September 23, where the recipients were honored for overcoming their own challenges as well as caring for those in need....
DAILY PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro to host 2016 Summer Olympics
An artist rendering of the 2016 Summer Olympics village in Rio de Janeiro is seen on October 2, 2009. The International Olympic Committee announced today that Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympics beating competing cities Chicago, Madrid, and Tokyo. ...
Fox News blames crime on 'Godlessness'
OCTOBER 3, 2009-- Glenn Beck on FOX News blames murder on America's 'Godlessness.'...Horoscopes, Sunday, October 4, 2009
Today is Sunday, October 4, 2009 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (8 a.m. EDT):...
College Football: South Florida 34 Syracuse 20
SYRACUSE, October 3, 2009-- After trailing by one at the half, 3 USF touchdowns off an 85 yard pass and two Greg Paulus interceptions, pfroved to be too much for Syracuse as University of Southern Florida rolled over the Orange 34-20 on Saturday at the Dome. ...
Police: Burglar attacks woman in front of children
CAMDEN, October 3, 2009-- A West Leyden man is being held without bail at the Oneida County Jail after he entered a residence and assaulted a Camden woman while she was sleeping on the couch, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies....Major League Baseball Scoreboard
Here's the MLB Scoreboard for Friday, October 2, 2009....Student charged with criminal possession of marijuana
CAPE VINCENT, October 2, 2009 -- The New York State Police at SP Alexandria Bay arrested a 15 year old for fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana on October 1, at 10 a.m....
Troopers arrest man for fraud
WATERTOWN, October 2, 2009 -- On Thursday, the New York State Police in Watertown, arrested William S. Spellan, 54, or 30124 ST-3, Lot # 11, Black River, for third-degree insurance fraud (D Felony), first-degree falsifying business records (E Felony), and first-degree offering a false instrument for filing (E Felony). ...
Crogan man arrested for unlawful fleeing
BOONVILLE, October 2, 2009 -- Stanley G. Widrick, a 57 year old man from Crogan New York, was arrested for third-degree unlawfully fleeing a police officer, reckless endangerment, and numerous vehicle and traffic offenses....Author info
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