Staff Reports
New winter storm could impact area this week...whatever!
UTICA, February 28, 2010-- The month of March is officially the start of spring; but, as history shows, 'Mother Nature' doesn't seem to pay much attention to the calendar.
NCAA Basketball: Perdue loss opens door wider for Syracuse top ranking
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind., Feb. 28, 2010-- There has been a lot of talk about Syracuse being ranked #1 in the polls since they crushed Villanova on Saturday night at the Carrier Dome. The scenario of being ranked at the top became a little more real on Sunday afternoon when 3rd ranked Perdue lost to Michigan State 53-44. ...
Final: Olympic medal standings
VANCOUVER, B,C., February 28, 2010-- The 2010 Winter Olympic Games have come to a close with the United States men's hockey team falling short in a 3-2 overtime win by the Canadians. The U.S. trailed in the 3rd period 2-1 when they gained the empty net advantage and scored to tie with under 30-seconds in the game. Canada would score in overtime with a goal on U.S. goalie Ryan Miller. Miller, a goalie for the Buffalo Sabres, was named the tournament's MVP....Boys Hoops: Proctor advances to next week's State Championship game
ROME, Feb 27, 2010-- The Proctor boys basketball team came from behind on Saturday to defeat rival Henninger in the Section III semi-final game, 61-53. Henninger was holding on to a five-point lead after three periods when the Raiders answered with a 16-3 run to open the fourth quarter, taking an eight-point lead. Henninger would be unable to close that gap....Holland Patent's Rees among four local wrestlers to place in State Tournament
ALBANY, February 28, 2010-- Eight local wrestlers traveled to Albany this weekend for the NYS Wrestling Tournament and four of them placed in the elite event, although none would walk away with first-place honors....Saturday's NBA Scoreboard
Feb 28, 2010-- Here's the NBA scoreboard recapping Saturday's games in the National Basketball Association....
U.S. Supreme Court: Gun case on way to Supreme Court creates strange bedfellows
CHICAGO, Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Otis McDonald, 76, lives in Morgan Park, a tough Chicago neighborhood where the same youngsters who used to shoot hoops in his back yard are now threatening his life....Daily Horoscope for Sunday, Feb 28, 2010
FEB 28, 2010-- Here's your daily horoscope for Sunday. TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (7 a.m. EST):...
The problem with sales tax is added uncertainty
Daily Statement: It's not fair to put so much projection in a sales tax with so many question marks. ...
The Orange make their case
Granted, Syracuse's win on Saturday night means the Orange are on track to win the Big East, but does it make make them the No. 1 team in all of college basketball? ...Col BB: Syracuse crushes Villanova, 95-77
SYRACUSE, Feb 27, 2010-- The largest crowd ever to witness an on-campus college basketball game might just have seen Syracuse's best performance of the season as the battle between the number one and two teams in the Big East was dominated by Syracuse. Syracuse, after trailing by double digits in the first half, took control of the game and never looked back, defeating the Wildcats 89-68 at the Dome....
Tsunami warnings for Hawaii and U.S. West Coast following Chile earthquake
SANTIAGO, Chile, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Parts of the United States and Easter Island faced tsunami warnings Saturday after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake took place in Chile, experts said....
Paterson scandal ends election bid
ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 26 (UPI) -- New York Gov. David Paterson, saying he was being "realistic," said Friday he would end his campaign for a full term as the state's chief executive....
Col BB: Syracuse hosts long awaited game with Villanova
SYRACUSE, Feb 27, 2010-- It's already sold-out and will be the most attended regular season college basketball in history as fans line-up tonight for the long-anticipated Big East match-up between Syracuse and Villanova. ...
Jordan buys majority share of Bobcats
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Retired basketball superstar Michael Jordan's investment group is buying a majority share of the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats, the team owner said Saturday....
Former child star Gary Coleman hospitalized
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Former child actor Gary Coleman was hospitalized in the Los Angeles area after suffering an apparent seizure, "The Insider" says....Updated 2:30 / Wrestling Results: No locals move into the State finals
ALBANY, Feb 27, 2010-- Here are updated results from the State Wrestling tournament in Albany....
8 Local wrestlers advance to New York State Wrestling Tournament
ALBANY, Feb 27, 2010-- They are members of an elite class. Local athletes who have won Section III titles in high school wrestling....Daily Horoscope for Saturday
Today is Saturday, Feb 27, 2010 TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (7 a.m. EST):...Pilot cancels Rochester flight after flight attendants fight
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Passengers on a Pinnacle Airlines flight from Rochester, N.Y., to Atlanta said the plane was grounded due to a fight between flight attendants....Juveniles arrested in LF
LITTLE FALLS, February 26, 2010 -- Little Falls police arrested two juveniles on separate occasions this week....American Heart Association’s 2 of Hearts Drawing Tickets Selling Fast
February 26, 2010 -- The American Heart Association would like to give you an opportunity to win this year’s 2 of Hearts Drawing sponsored by Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corporation. ...Inmate charged for LF arsons faces additional charges for the fires
LITTLE FALLS, February 26, 2010 -- A Little Falls man police believe is responsible for several area fires and burglaries has been additionally charged....Fatal Thruway accident
HERKIMER, February 26, 2010 -- On February 20, the New York State Police in Herkimer, investigated a fatal car pedestrian motor vehicle accident which occurred on the New York State Thruway in the Town of German Flatts....Gordon considering run for State Assembly
NEW HARTFORD, February 26, 2010 -- David J. Gordon of New Hartford is considering running for the New York State Assembly 115th District this November election....LOL – The Comedy Club at Lava Lounge Starts March 3 at Turning Stone
VERNON, February 26, 2010 – The Comedy Club at Turning Stone is moving and has a new name. Beginning March 3, get ready to “Laugh Out Loud.” ...America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk 2010 ROAD CLOSINGS & DETOURS
UTICA, Feruary 26, 2010 -- On Saturday morning, March 6, 2010, nearly 9,000 runners and walkers will participate in one of the country’s largest Heart Run & Walks....Arcuri’s Voting Record Places Him at the Conservative/Liberal Center in Congress
WASHINGTON, DC, February 26, 2010 – Today, National Journal, a leading congressional news magazine, released official 2009 vote ratings and listed U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) as having the most moderate, centrist voting record in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009. ...Rome PSC on efforts on 911 Center Merger
ROME, February 26, 2010 -- Rome Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci praised the efforts of the Oneida County Executive’s Office today for bringing the 911 dispatch center merger with Utica and New Hartford closer to reality....Rome Woman Drives Off Roadway under influence of drugs
FLOYD, February 26, 2010 -- According to Deputy N. K. Ames of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, a Rome woman was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by the use of Drugs after her vehicle left the roadway on State Route 49 in the Town of Floyd....St. David’s Society of Utica celebrates St. David’s Day
UTICA, February 26, 2010 -- Members and friends of St. David’s Society of Utica will gather at Harts Hill Inn on Sunday, February 28 to celebrate St. David’s Day. The event will begin with a social hour at 3 PM followed by a banquet at 4 PM. ...Herkimer Chamber's annual Legislative Breakfast
LITTLE FALLS, February 26, 2010 - March 5 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at the Knights Inn of Little Falls, you will be able to interact with Herkimer County Legislators at the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast....Travel Advisory: Motorists Encouraged to Travel with Extreme Caution
ALBANY, February 26, 2010 -- The New York State Thruway Authority has announced that winter weather conditions continue to cause delays for motorists traveling throughout New York State....A musical evening in LF
LITTLE FALLS, February 26, 2010 -- Vocal trio Wanawake will be reuniting in Little Falls, February the 27th in Little Falls!...HCCC Regional Basketball Schedule Announced
HERKIMER, Ferbruary 26, 2010 — Men’s and women’s basketball region III brackets have been announced....Fatal accident in Lebanon
MORRISVILLE, February 26, 2010 -- New York State Police investigated a car/tractor trailer fatal motor vehicle accident that happened on ST-12B, Town of Lebanon, Madison County at 8:10 AM Thursday....HCCC Basketball Players Honored
HERKIMER, February 26, 2010 — Four Herkimer County Community College men’s basketball players recently were named to the All Mountain Valley Conference and All Region III teams. ...New Style Old Navy coming to New Hartford, Only One of 60 Nationwide
NEW HARTFORD, February 25, 2010 – Old Navy in New Hartford is celebrating its grand opening event at its new location in Consumer Square on Saturday, March 13 beginning at 9 a.m. ...Arcuri to discuss amendment to bill on cybersecurity
WASHINGTON, DC, February 25, 2010 – On Thursday, February 25th, 2010, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) will offer amendment to H.R. 2701, the Intelligence Authorization for Fiscal Year 2010 on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives....Arcuri says Bipartisan Legislation Would Provide Health Insurance Choices and Lower Costs for Consumers
February 25, 2010 -- U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) voted in support of the Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act to ensure that consumers get a real choice and a fair plan when purchasing health insurance. ...Personal Injury Auto Accident In the town of Westmoreland
WESTMORELAND, February 25, 2010 -- On 0Wednesday, The New York State Police based out of Marcy investigated a one car Personal Injury Auto Accident. ...Paterson Applauds Passage of Family Health Care Decisions Act
ALBANY, February 25, 2010 -- Governor David A. Paterson Thursday announced passage of the Family Health Care Decisions Act (FHCDA). ...Paterson calls for unemployment extension
ALBANY, February 25, 2010 -- Statement from Governor David A. Paterson Calling for the Extension of Unemployment Insurance....American Heart Association Announces NEW Pre-registration Site
ROME, February 25, 2010 – The American Heart Association and AmeriCU Credit Union announce a NEW Pre-registration Site. ...
Calcium man arrested for stealing jewelry
WATERTOWN, February 25, 2010 -- The State police in Watertown arrested Christopher E. Martin, 21, of 24428 SR 11, Calcium....Handling Hormones Naturally Workshop hosted by Chiropractic Group
NEW HARTFORD, February 24, 2010 -- Drs Adam & Valerie Ellis will be offering a FREE workshop on Fibromyalgia at their office in the Utica Business Park, 122 Business Park Dr on March 10th at 6:30pm. ...Handling Hormones Naturally Workshop hosted by Chiropractic Group
NEW HARTFORD, February 24, 2010 -- Drs Adam & Valerie Ellis will be offering a FREE workshop on Fibromyalgia at their office in the Utica Business Park, 122 Business Park Drive on March 10 at 6:30 p.m....
Husband arrested after ramming his vehicle into wife's vehicle
WATERTOWN, February 25, 2010 -- The State Police in Watertown arrested Lamottrice S Brown, 21, of 26817 Libby Lane....MVCC women’s track team captures NJCAA Region III championship
February 25, 2010 -- Mohawk Valley Community College added to its proud women’s track and field tradition last weekend as the Hawks won the NJCAA Region Championship in Rochester. ...Girls to Dance the Afternoon Away at a Dance Party
UTICA, February 25, 2010 – Girls and adults of all ages are invited to dance the afternoon away with music from the 1960’s through 2010 at a dance party on Saturday, March 27 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Edward A. Hanna Recreation Center, 220 Memorial Parkway in Utica....Paterson Introduces Program Bill to Make Texting While Driving a Primary Offense
ALBANY, February 25, 2010 -- Governor David A. Paterson has submitted to the Legislature Program Bill No. 222, which would make New York State's law against using a cell phone or texting while driving more effective by raising a violation of the law from a secondary offense to a primary offense....Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales Begin March 8
NEW HARTFORD, February 25, 2010 – Girl Scouts in the area will be enhancing their business and entrepreneurial skills with the Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales beginning March 8 and running through April 4....Humor Video: This might remind you of someone at work
Techs are available in the workplace to help you with your 'notebook' computer; but, was there someone around to help when the 'book' was first debuted? Watch this video....Child in car seat uninjured after accident
WHITESTOWN, Feb 24, 2010-- Whitestown Police say a child properly secured in a child safety seat resulted in no serious injuries following a two-car accident on Wednesday afternoon. ...MVCC women’s track team captures NJCAA Region III championship
UTICA, Feb 24, 2010-- Mohawk Valley Community College added to its proud women’s track and field tradition last weekend as the Hawks won the NJCAA Region Championship in Rochester. MVCC scored 174 team points while the closest competitor, SUNY Delhi, scored 116....UC Women to host Neumann
UTICA, Feb 24, 2010-- The Utica College women’s hockey team has secured the No. 4 seed and its ninth consecutive bid to the ECAC Women’s West Conference Tournament. The Pioneers will host No. 5 Neumann University in quarterfinal action on Friday at the Utica Memorial Auditorium at 7 p.m. The contest will be broadcast live locally on WPNR 90.7 FM. Tickets for the game will be $5 for adults, $3 for children and $1 for Utica College students, faculty and staff. ...Hamilton College Professor to Speak About Heroism as Part of Lecture Series at The Other Side
CLINTON, February 24, 2010 – Hamilton College Winslow Professor of Classics Carl A. Rubino will present a talk titled “Heroism Ancient and Modern: From Achilles to Luke Skywalker” on Wednesday, March 10, at 7:30 p.m. at The Other Side, Utica....Senior Music Program
UTICA, February 24, 2010 -- The Parkway Senior Center in collaboration with the New Hartford Senior Center, North Utica Community Center and West Side Senior Center are starting a Senior Music Program for persons over 50 years of age....Turning Stone Adds New Games
VERNON, February 24, 2010 -- The Turning Stone Resort and Casino has added six new games to the 145 types of games currently found on machines throughout the gaming floor....CNY Diabetes Education Program Hosting Free Continuous Education Programs
UTICA, Februar 24, 2010 -- On Wednesday, March 10, 2010, Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare’s (FSLH) Central New York (CNY) Diabetes Education Program will hold a free adult support group titled “Optimizing Control with Your Insulin Pump.”...Red Cross presents 'Rockin' the Red Cross Battle of the Bands'
HERKIMER, February 24, 2010 -- The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley Youth Council is announcing the auditions for the 3rd Rockin the Red Cross Battle of the Bands....Man jailed after accident sends his passenger to hospital
FLOYD, February 24, 2010 -- A Lafayette man faces several charges after he crashed his minivan, sending his passenger to the hospital....Players of Utica change audition dates due to weather
UTICA, February 24, 2010 -- Because of storms expected to pass through the area Wednesday and Thursday, Players of Utica will cancel Thursday's auditions. ...
State Police arrest Cicero man
NORTH SYRACUSE, February 24, 2010 -- On February 23, 2010, State Police North Syracuse arrested Richard P. Kulak, age 39 of 8876 Maple Drive, Cicero for first-degree disseminating indecent material to minors, a class D felony and for endangering the welfare of a child, a class A misdemeanor....Utica College Hosts Events to Celebrate Women’s History Month
UTICA, February 24, 2010 - The Womyn’s Resource Center at Utica College will kick off National Women’s History Month with its annual “In Celebration of Women” luncheon, Tuesday, March 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the Library Concourse....Media and Music Day
HERKIMER, February 24, 2010 — Herkimer County Community College will hold a Media and Music Day on Friday, March 5 for prospective students interested in careers in radio, television, film, media and music. ...Herbal Workshop
HERKIMER, February 24, 2010 — Herkimer County Community College is offering a non-credit health and wellness workshop. ...
Brownstein joins Faxton - St. Luke’s Healthcare Staff
WASHINGTON MILLS, February 24, 2010 -- Lance J. Brownstein, MD, has joined Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare as an internist with the Adirondack Community Physicians Washington Mills Medical Office. ...Chicken Soup for the Mohawk Valley Soul
February 24, 2010 -- What do the Chicken Soup books, the Mohawk Valley and Chicken Soup contributing author Therese Jensen-Lacey have in common? ...Route 26 remains closed until 5 p.m.
LEE, February 23, 2010 -- Oneida County Sheriff's Office said one person was injured in a car accident on Route 26 at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, that snapped a utilityn pole and closed the road....GREATER UTICA SPORTS HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS AVAILABLE
The Greater Utica Sports Hall of Fame announced today that nomination forms for 2010 are available for anyone wishes to nominate someone for the Hall ...Legislation to Protect Consumers from Predatory Practices by Credit Card Companies Goes Into Effect
February 23, 2010 -- U.S. Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (NY-24) announced that the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights takes effect today. ...UC women's basketballs stars sweep Empire 8 awards
UTICA, February 23, 2010 - Junior forward Jessica Berry (Rome, N.Y.) and freshman forward Meghan Fiore (Epping, N.H.) of the Utica College women's basketball team swept the Empire 8 Conference weekly awards for the week ending February 21....Consulting agency announces Completion of A SAS 70 Type II Audit Compliance
ROME, February 23, 2010 -- M.A. Polce Consulting, Inc, the premier information technology and business solution resource of Upstate New York, successfully completed a SAS 70 Type II audit....Accident in Lee causes road closures; possibly for five hours
LEE, February 23, 2010 -- A one-car motor vehicle accident at around 9 a.m. caused a telephone to be snapped and closed a portion of Route 26 just north of Hawkins Corners....
Local 'Tea Party' movement hopes to garner national attention
ROME, Feb. 22, 2009 -- After going viral unitentionally last summer, Fort Stanwix Tea Party Patriot Don Jeror is helping promote an event that is intended to spark national interest and replication. ...Harvard Psychologist, Author to Lecture on Memory and Cognition at Hamilton College
CLINTON, February 22, 2010 – Daniel L. Schacter, professor of psychology at Harvard University, will give the John Rybash Memorial Lecture on Monday, March 8, at 4 p.m. in the Hamilton College Science Center Kennedy Auditorium....Arcuri to be recognized for his work in growing the American Cooper Industry
ROME, February 22, 2010 – On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) will address representatives from domestic copper producers and fabricators, including Revere Copper in Rome, NY, at the Copper Development Association’s annual dinner in Washington, DC. ...
Troopers arrest day time burglars
WATERTOWN, February 22, 2010 -- Troopers arrested two men or daytime robberies that happened last month....
UPD searching for three robbers who took money from Nice N Easy
UTICA, February 22, 2010 -- The Utica Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Nice N Easy at 501 Court Street Monday morning....New York Lottery Awards $10,000 Cash Prize To Ilion Instant Game Winner
SCHENECTADY, February 22, 2010 -- The New York Lottery today announced Laurie Ham of Ilion won $10,000 on the Lottery's Bingo Boxes instant game....Updates on recent Utica fires
UTICA, February 22, 2010 -- The City if Utica Bureau of Fire released the following information on several recent fires:...
Utica man arrested for child pornography
UTICA, February 22, 2010 -- A Utica man was arrested after a joint investigation for possession of child pornography charges....Paterson Announces Amanda's Law to Go into Effect Today
ALBANY, February 22, 2010 -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that Amanda's Law, signed into law in August 2009, takes effect today....Statewide Changes Strengthen The Current Law For Younger Drivers
ALBANY, February 22, 2010 -- Commissioner David J. Swarts of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reminded motorists about the new Graduated Driver License (GDL) laws that take effect today....“Team Dynamics and Diversity: Principles of Sports Psychology” Presentation at HCCC
HERKIMER, February 22, 2010 -- Herkimer County Community College’s Diversity Committee announces a presentation, “Team Dynamics and Diversity: Principles of Sports Psychology” by Jason Rathbun, HCCC’s Head Baseball Coach. ...Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. is Looking for a Logo
NEW HARTFORD, February 22, 2010 – Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. invites Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts, girls and adults, to put their creative thinking caps on to develop a unifying logo that can be used as the council patch, on print materials, and retail items....Folts Homes Offering Health Care Scholarships
HERKIMER, February 22, 2010 -- Folts Homes in Herkimer, is again offering health care scholarship opportunities to area high school students. ...Girl Scouts Celebrate Girl Scout Week
NEW HARTFORD, February 22, 2010 – Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways, Inc. joins Girl Scouts around the country in celebrating Girl Scout Week and the 98th anniversary of Girl Scouts from March 7-13....Poet will perform at HCCC
HERKIMER, Februar 22, 2010 -- National Poetry Series winner Joan Murray, also a writer, editor and playwright, will perform at Herkimer County Community College Thursday, March 4 at 7pm in Alumni Hall of the McLaughlin College Center....Excelsior College Announces Recent Graduates
ALBANY, February 22, 2010 -- The following local students have graduated from Excelsior College....
Science Fair Winners at HCCC
HERKIMER, February 22, 2010 --Herkimer County Community College has announced the winners of its Jr./Sr. High School Science Fair, sponsored by Prevalere Life Sciences, Inc. Students in Herkimer County Jr./Sr. High Schools and Herkimer County home schooled students were invited to participate....Girl Scouts Learn About Science at Two Programs
ROME, Februay 22, 2010 – Girl Scouts in grades 2 and 3 will put Science in Action and Girl Scouts in grades 4 and 5 will take part in Science Discovery on Tuesday, March 16 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 1807 Bedford St. in Rome....Snowmobiler Crashes in Annsville; Charged
On February 21, at about 2:05 p.m., a Camden man crashed his snowmobile, and later was charged for Snowmobiling While Intoxicated....Special Public Forum Presented by Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency
UTICA, February 22, 2010 -- Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. (MVCAA) invites you to a Special Community Forum in West Utica on Wednesday, February 24 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Holy Trinity School on Lincoln Avenue....Spencer man injured in snowmobile accident
FLORENCE, February 22, 2010 -- A Town of Spencer man was injured in a snowmobile accident in the Town of Florence during the early hours of Sunday morning....One dead and one seriously injured in a snowmobile accident
BRANTINGHAM, February 22, 2010 -- On February 21, State Police Lowville investigated a fatal snowmobile accident that occurred around 1 a.m. on Partridgeville Road in the Town of Greig....10 people injured in three-car crash
FLOYD, February 22, 2010 -- 10 people were injured in a three-vehicle motor vehicle crash on Route 365 at Koenig Road at 2:04 p.m. Saturday....Hit and Run Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident
HERKIMER COUNTY, February 22, 2010 -- The NY State Police Troop T and Troop D are investigating a Hit and Run Motor Vehicle accident which occurred at approximately 4:30am this morning on I90 westbound in the Town German Flats Herkimer County. ...Hundreds Gather at Rome Indoor Run/Walk to Support the American Heart Association
ROME, February 22, 2010 – There were 217 walkers and runners that came out to Rome Free Academy Saturday morning to support the American Heart Association at the 8th Annual Rome Indoor Run/Walk sponsored by Rome Memorial Hospital....Doc Woods to hold concert at Hamilton
CLINTON, February 22, 2010 -- Dr. Michael Woods ("Doc"), professor of music at Hamilton College in Clinton, will present a concert of new music on Tuesday, February 23, at 8 p.m....Red Cross upcoming blood drives
February 22, 2010 -- A list of area blood drives through the American Red Cross:...DEC Announces Exam for Falconry Apprentice
ALBANY, February 22, 2010 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced today that the examination for individuals seeking a falconry apprentice license has been scheduled for Friday, April 16, 2010, from 10 a.m. to noon at DEC Regional offices across the state. ...Utica College Receives Building Design Award
UTICA, February 22, 2010 – Utica College’s newest structural addition has garnered regional attention, as the Economic Crime and Justice Studies building received a 2009 merit award for design excellence from the American Institute of Architecture (AIA), Buffalo/Western New York chapter....Women's Hockey: UC women score 4 in third to win
UTICA, Feb 21, 2010-- The Utica College women’s hockey team scored four unanswered goals in the third period on its way to a convincing 5-1 victory over ECAC Women’s West Conference foe Potsdam State Sunday afternoon. Darcy Hier and Lynny Gonzales each totaled one goal and one assist on senior night at the Aud....Man too young for child support claims
PORT ORANGE, Fla., Feb. 10 (UPI) -- A Florida man says the state is trying to force him to pay child support for a child who was born when he was 7 years old....Utica College men's basketball team loses to Elmira
UTICA, Feb 21, 2010-- The Utica College men's basketball season came to a close on Sunday afternoon with a 72-58 loss to visiting Elmira College. Senior Pat Goodman closed out his career with 11 points and eight rebounds, while junior guard James Patterson added 16 points and four assists....UC Women beat Elmira in hoops
UTICA, Feb 21, 2010-- The Utica College women's basketball team, powered by 14 second half points from freshman Meghan Fiore, rallied in the final 20 minutes to defeat visiting Elmira College 72-66 in Empire 8 Conference play Sunday afternoon. UC trailed by seven at halftime but the Pioneers outscored the Soaring Eagles 38-25 in the second half to earn the conference victory. Four different players scored 15 points or more for UC including Meghan Fiore, Katie McGee, Jessica Berry and Devon Croll. ...Snowmobiler charged with DWI after crash
ANNSVILLE, Feb 21, 2010-- A Camden man escaped serious injury after crashing his snowmobile on Sunday afternoon but was later charged with DWI according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Department....NBA Scoreboard
NBA: LA Clippers 99, Sacramento 89 LOS ANGELES, Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Eric Gordon scored 30 points and Chris Kaman had 22 points and 16 rebounds ...
UC hockey ties Hobart in final game of regular season
GENEVA, Feb 21, 2010-- Utica College's men's hockey team finished the regular season with an overtime 3-3 tie against ECAC rival Hobart on Saturday night. Utica ends the regular season with a record of 8-13-4 overall and 4-9-2 in the ECAC West....Snowmobiler in critical condition
TOWN OF FLORENCE, Feb 21, 2010-- An early morning snowmobile accident in the Camden area of the Town of Florence has sent a southern tier man to University Hospital in Syracuse where he is listed in critical condition. ...Your daily horoscope for Sunday
Sunday, FEB 21, 2010-- Here's your daily horoscope for Sunday, February 21, 2010. ...Saturday afternoon accident sends 10 people to the hospital
FLOYD, Feb 20, 2010-- 10 people were transported to Utica area hospitals on Saturday afternoon following a three-vehicle accident in the Town of Floyd, police said....
Sunday Editorial: Tough decisions are...tough, but necessary
Daily Statement: Tough decisions have to be made, promptly and properly...State Police investigate fatal hit and run crash on Thruway near Herkimer
GERMAN FLATS, Feb 20, 2010-- State Police in East Herkimer are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that happened at about 4:30 Saturday morning in the westbound lane of the New York State Thruway near Herkimer. troopers said....
VIDEO: Tiger Woods Apology
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Tiger Woods accepted responsibility for his reckless actions Friday, apologizing to a global audience and telling the media to leave his family alone....
Area State Parks on the closure list
ALBANY, Feb 20, 2010 -- In an effort to offset an $8.2 billion state budget deficit, Governor David A. Paterson has announced a list of State Parks that will be closing as part of an effort to save some $35 million....Man gets 120 lashes for having six wives
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- A Saudi Arabian court handed down a 120-lash sentence to a man who was simultaneously married to six women -- two more than the legal limit....
Poll: Most people say Tiger apology was sincere
FLEMINGTON, N.J., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Sixty percent of U.S. viewers who participated in a poll Friday said they thought disgraced pro golfer Tiger Woods' televised apology was sincere....Your daily horoscope for Saturday
FEB 20, 2010-- Here's your daily horoscope for Saturday, Feb 20, 2010. ...
Atheist billboard vandalized
SACRAMENTO, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- A billboard near Sacramento promoting atheism was vandalized by someone depicting atheists as lost, one of the billboard's sponsor said....“Popularization of the Past” is Topic of Hamilton College Classics Lecture
CLINTON, February 19, 2010 -- Stacie Raucci, assistant professor of classics at Union College, will give a lecture titled “The Popularization of the Past” on Monday, March 1, at 4:10 p.m. in the Hamilton College Science Center Kennedy Auditorium. ...Statement from Paterson to president
ALBANY, February 19, 2010 -- Governor David Paterson on Obama's decision to reduce Medicarv D requirements....Utica College men's hockey loses 3rd straight
GENEVA, Feb 20, 2010-- The Utica College men's hockey team (5-9-1) has dropped a third straight game, this time a 4-1 loss at Hobart (9-4-2) in front of some 300 fans on Friday night. The loss most likely ended the Pioneers chances of being able to skate on home ice at the Aud in a post-season playoff game. ...Paterson appoints Joseph Ruggiero as executive director of the NYS Bridge Authority
ALBANY, February 19, 2010 -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced the appointment of Joseph Ruggiero as Executive Director of the New York State Bridge Authority....
Local school donates to Red Cross
ILION, February 19, 2010 -- The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley has been active throughout our neighborhoods since July, as there have been many emergencies including record number of fires and a flood in the surrounding area. ...Girl Scout Daisies Explore Leadership Journeys
NEW HARTFORD, February 19, 2010 – Girl Scout in kindergarten and first grade will explore the Girl Scout Daisy Leadership Journeys on Tuesday, March 9 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the New Hartford Service Center, 5 Ellinwood Court in New Hartford....State Police Investigate Commercial Burglary in Remsen
REMSEN, February 19, 2010 -- State Police in Marcy are investigating a burglary that occurred to NAPA Auto Parts located on State Route 12 in the Town of Remsen. ...Girl Scouts to Celebrate Girl Scout Week with Girl Scout Sunday
ROME, February 19, 2010 – Area Girl Scouts will celebrate Girl Scout Week March 7-13, beginning with a Girl Scout Sunday Celebration on March 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Church, 1807 Bedford Street in Rome....SUNY Cortland Cultural Celebration on Feb. 28 to Benefit Haitian Relief
CORTLAND, February 19, 2010 -- The 2010 SUNY Cortland Gospel Choir Cultural Celebration on Sunday, Feb. 28, will feature an array of musical performances by members of the campus community. ...State Bar Association Welcomes NYPD Decision to Videotape Custodial Interrogations
ALBANY, February 19, 2010 -- New York State Bar Association President Michael E. Getnick (Getnick Livingston Atkinson & Priore, LLP of Utica and of counsel to Getnick & Getnick of New York City) today welcomed the decision by the New York Police Department to begin videotaping custodial interrogations as a pilot project:...
Oneida Nation co-sponsors event honoring Robert Redford
VERNON, February 19, 2010 -- Oneida Nation was a sponsor of a recent gala honoring legendary actor and director Robert Redford....Website Lets New Yorkers Check Eligibility, Apply for Aid
ALBANY, February 19, 2010 -- The State Department of Labor and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today reminded New Yorkers about programs and services that can help them cope with the economy....Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Chelsea Brown Named to Fall 2009 Dean's List
WORCESTER, MA, February 19, 2010 -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Chelsea Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Brown of Deerfield, NY, a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2009 semester. ...
Koziol, Hamlin and the Dems
Frank McBride, a local radio personality and Proctor graduate, offers his weekly take on the world, the area and the things he can't believe. Never short of opinion, McBride isn't for the sensitive reader....
The real problem with a bad economy
I am so sick and tired of hearing about how bad this economy is, how bad the job market is, how bad everything is. ...Author /Poet Kelly Cherry to Give Reading at Hamilton College
CLINTON, February 18, 2010 – Author and poet Kelly Cherry, writer-in-residence at Hamilton College for the spring semester, will give a book reading on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m., in the Fillius Events Barn. ...State Police in Watertown arrest couple for dirty house
EVANS MILLS, February 18, 2010 -- The State Police in Watertown arrested Daniel L. Kimball, 23, and Wanda M. Kimball, 23, of 26857 Anable Ave., Evans Mills, on one count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child a Class A Misdemeanor. ...Ron White in the Turning Stone Event Center June 5
VERNON, February 18, 2010 – You may have seen him in the Showroom in 2004 and 2005. He’s back. Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, who is best known for his antics in the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour,” will perform in Turning Stone Event Center in a new comedian-friendly seating arrangement....Local fire departments take advantage of Fire Grant Workshops organized by Arcuri
February 18, 2010 -- U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (NY-24) announced that the Scipio Volunteer Fire Company (Cayuga County) and the Verona Fire Department (Oneida County) will receive funding under the 2009 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program. ...Girl Scouts to Present WOW! Journey to School
WEST WINFIELD, February 18, 2010 – Girl Scout Brownie Troop 11 from Bridgewater will be presenting the latest Girl Scout Leadership Journey Series Brownie Book, WOW! (Wonders of Water) at their school, Mount Markham Elementary School, on Friday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m....Whitestown accident sends one to hospital
WHITESTOWN, February 18, 2010 -- An accident Wednesday sent one person to the hospital....NHPD: Teens beat and robbed victim for $5 and cell phone
NEW HARTFORD, February 18, 2010 -- New Hartford Police say the suspects of a robbery and beating at the intersection of Oxford Road and Genesee Street last month were teenagers....ABATE Annual Poker Walk
ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) is a motorcyclists’ rights organization, advocating for all motorcyclists by lobbying for or against legislation affecting those rights....
Man arrested for local tavern burglary
UTICA, February 18, 2010 -- The man allegedly responsible for burglarizing Camacho's Tavern on Huntington Street was arrested Wednesday, according to Utica Police....Georgetown Sociology Professor to Give Hansmann Lecture at Hamilton College
CLINTON, February 18, 2010 -- Jose Casanova, professor of sociology at Georgetown University, will present the Hansmann Lecture at Hamilton College on Thursday, March 4, at 4:10 p.m. in the Science Center Kennedy Auditorium....State Police investigate fatal accident
HASTINGS, February 18, 2010 -- The New York State Police in Hastings are investigating a two-car head-on fatal collision that happened on SR-11 at 9:56 AM on Wednesday....Paterson announces 100 percent allocation of ARRA Funds for clean and drinking water projects
ALBANY, February 17, 2010 -- Governor David A. Paterson today announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation has selected and contracted 110 water quality projects allocating the Corporation's entire $519 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding by the February 17th deadline....Novelist Margaret Atwood to lecture at Hamilton College
CLINTON, February 18, 2010 – Renowned novelist and poet Margaret Atwood, the author of best-seller The Handmaid’s Tale, will give the Winton Tolles Lecture on Thursday, March 4, at 8 p.m. in the Hamilton College Chapel....Newport man arrested for altering prescription
LITTLE FALLS, February 17, 2010 -- A Newport man was arrested by Little Falls Police on Tuesday morning....Lottery Awards $37,928 cash prize to Utica Take Five winner
SCHENECTADY, February 17, 2010 -- The New York Lottery today announced the name of a Utica Take Five player who won $37,928 in the drawing held on January 20....State Bar Seeks Nominees for 2010 Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare
ALBANY, February 17, 2010 -- The New York State Bar Association today announced a call for nominations for the 2010 Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare....Open auditions for The Odd Couple
UTICA, February 17, 2010 -- Players of Utica is holding open auditions for Neil Simon's The Odd Couple (female version). ...HCCC to Hold Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Program
HERKIMER, February 17, 2010 — Herkimer County Community College’s Student Services Department will hold a domestic and sexual violence prevention program titled, “Defining Manhood: Breaking Out of the Man Box.”...“The Horror of Race: HBO’s True Blood” Presentation at HCCC
HERKIMER, February 17, 2010 — Herkimer County Community College’s Diversity Committee announces a presentation, “The Horror of Race: HBO’s True Blood” by Matthew Powers, English Instructor at HCCC....ROTC ceremony at UC
UTICA, February 17, 2010 -- Utica College will host a brief formal ceremony at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Library Concourse unfurling the new unit “guide on” for the Pioneer Detachment Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC)....Tractor trailer crashes on Route 8, Road closed for 4 hours
NEW HARTFORD, February 17, 2010 -- New Hartford Police and Willowvale Fire Firefighters were called to a traffic accident on Route 8 that involved a tractor trailer. ...
'We must all keep an open mind to what avenues we must take'
On Monday, Little Falls Mayor Bob Peters issued the following State of the City address: ...
LF man gets felony DWI
LITTLE FALLS, February 16, 2010 -- Little Falls Police arrested a Little Falls man for felony DWI February 13....
LF man arrested for DWI
LITTLE FALLS, February 16, 2010 - A Little Falls man was arrested for drinking and driving around midnight on February 13....LF man arrested for warrant
LITTLE FALLS, February 16, 2010 -- A Little Falls man was arrested by Little Falls Police February 12 on a warrant....Tractor trailer accident closes roads
NEW HARTFORD, February 16, 2010 -- Due to a tractor trailer accident on Route 8 S, New Hartford Police ask that drivers try to avoid Genesee Street and Oxford Road in the Village of New Hartford until further notice.Events scheduled for St. Patrick's Day
UTICA, February 16, 2010 -- The following are events taking place in conjunction with this years St. Patrick's Day parade....1,500 Special Olympics Athletes and Coaches heading for Utica in June
SCHENECTADY, February 16, 2010 – Special Olympics New York has announced that in June of 2010 and 2011 the State Summer Games will be held in Utica....Turning Stone Presents Barrage, an Irish Festival Fiddle Fest March 17
VERNON, February 16, 2010 –Turning Stone Resort and Casino has a spectacular treat planned for St. Patrick’s Day....
Utica Police make crack arrest
UTICA, February 16, 2010 -- Utica Police Department's METRO Unit and members of the Uniform Patrol Division arrested two people for several drug charges Monday....Hamilton College Levitt Speaker to Present on “Rhetoric of Crisis”
CLINTON, February 16, 2010 – Amos Kiewe, professor of communication and rhetorical studies at Syracuse University, will present a lecture titled “Rhetoric of Crisis,” on Tuesday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fillius Events Barn on the Hamilton College campus....Drug Quiz Show T-Shirt contest deadline approaching
SYRACUSE, February 16, 2010 — Friday, February 19, marks the submission deadline for the Rite Aid Drug Quiz Show’s 2010 T-Shirt Design Contest....NYS Bar Association presents Best Practices in Legal Management CLE program
ALBANY, February 16, 2010 -- A panel of experts will give a behind-the-scenes look at the day-to-day operations of a law firm during an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program that will provide legal administrators and management practitioners with the latest strategies and tips on how to be more effective managers of their law practices....Health and Fitness Expo
UTICA, February 16, 2010 -- The Mohawk Valley Heart Institute (MVHI) will again sponsor the Health & Fitness Expo and a Cardiac Risk Assessment Booth as part of America’s Greatest Heart Run/Walk....
Erin Hamlin and Remsen spotlighted on NBC Nightly News
VANCOUVER, Feb 15, 2010-- Erin Hamlin, her family and the village of Remsen were in the spotlight on Monday's NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. ...Herkimer man injured following head on crash
NEW HARTFORD, Feb 15, 2010-- New Hartford Police investigated a two-car collision just after 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the intersection of Higby Rd. and Tilden Ave, police said....Accident shuts road down an hour
BOONVILLE, February 15, 2010 -- An accident on Route 12 slowed traffic down Monday morning....Rome man arrested after fleeing police on snowmobile
ROME, February 15, 2010 -- Oneida County Sheriff's deputies said on February 15 at 1 PM, Julius J. Deraway, 39, of 863 Lawrence St. City of Rome was arrested after fleeing from deputies on a snowmobile....Former U.S. Ambassador, Army Reservist to Discuss Afghanistan on Hamilton College Panel
CLINTON, February, 15, 2010 -- Hamilton College will host a panel discussion titled “The Way Forward in Afghanistan” on Monday, March 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the College’s Kirner-Johnson Auditorium. ...Griffo promoted to Energy Committee post
ALBANY, February 15, 2010 – New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R-IP-C, Rome) announced that he’s been named as the Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee for the remainder of the 2009-10 legislative term....Catch a Bigger Tax Break on College Expenses This Year
ALBANY, February 15, 2010 -- Tax time is fast approaching and Uncle Sam has enhanced and expanded the tax credit for students and families paying college expenses in 2009....2010 Oneonta Indoor & Outdoor Run-Walk a success
ONEONTA, February 15, 2010 – On Saturday, February 13th, runners and walkers from throughout Otsego County came out to support the American Heart Association’s 9th Annual SUNY Oneonta Heart Run/Walk. ...Hamilton College and Utica Municipal Housing Authority's Youth program Present “Borders and Boundaries”
CLINTON, Feruary 15, 2010 -- Hamilton College will present a performance titled Borders and Boundaries, a collectively written theatre production exploring the ideas of borders, boundaries and home, on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20, at 8 p.m. in the List Art Center Studio (104) at Hamilton College....Remsen man charged with stealing $43,000 in worker's compensation benefits
REMSEN, February 12, 2010 -- State Troopers in Poland and BCI in Herkimer worked with Investigators from the Worker's Compensation Board Office of the Fraud Inspector General....Domestic disturbance in Verona Beach leads to an arrest
VERONA, February 15, 2010 -- On February 10, the State Police in Sylvan Beach arrested Ernest G. Graham III, 42, of Cody Ave Verona Beach, for fourth-degree criminal mischief, third-degree menacing and second-degree harassment....V-Day burglary ends in car crash
ONIEDA, February 15, 2010 -- The New York State Police in Oneida are currently investigating a burglary that occurred in the Town of Cicero at about 6 AM on Valentine's Day. ...Syracuse man arrested and jailed after road rage incident
VOLNEY, - February 15, 2010 -- The New York State Police in Fulton arrested 24-year-old Michael J. Braun of Rich Street, Syracuse following a road rage incident on Interstate 481. ...Col BB: Louisville 66 Syracuse 60 F
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Mike Marra's key 3-pointers down the stretch Sunday lifted Louisville to a stunning 66-60 upset of No. 3 Syracuse. ...
Griffo named to Senate energy committee
ROME, Feb 14, 2010-- Senator Joe Griffo (R-IP-C) of Rome announced today that he has been named as the ranking minority member of the Senate Energy and Telecommunications Committee for the remainder of the 2009-10 legislative term....
Rome Police need your help to ID jewelry's owner/ sender
ROME, February 14, 2010 -- The Rome Police Department is seeking assistance from the public regarding the contents of an envelope that was mailed to them recently -- jewelry....Rome Police looking for information on 'mystery jewelry' package
ROME, Feb 14, 2010-- Police in Rome are looking for information regarding a 'mystery envelope' sent to the department last month that was filled with jewelry. ...Daily Horoscope for Sunday, Feb 14, 2010
Today is Sunday, February 14, 2010, Valentine's Day. TODAY'S ASTROLOGICAL TIMETABLE Positions of the planets and luminaries today at noon GMT (7 a.m. EST):...
Five locals win Section III Wrestling Championships
UTICA, Feb 13, 2010-- Five local wrestlers will advance to the New York State Wrestling Tournament after winning Sectional titles on Saturday at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. ...
Mars vs. Venus: Moving on
Two sexes, two planets -- UDN editor Marques Phillips and freelance relationship writer Anne Giacovelli are Mars vs. Venus....Utica man arrested following assault on woman at dormatory
NEW HARTFORD, Feb 13, 2010-- A Utica man was arrested on charges that he assaulted a female inside the Burrstone House, which houses Utica College Students, police said....Police: Snowmobiler nearly runs over officer during stop
FORESTPORT, Feb 13, 2010-- A Forestport man was arrested after he refused to stop and almost drove his snowmobile into one of the officers who was motioning for him to pull over, police said. ...
Website names Erin Hamlin sexiest luge athlete
Feb 13, 2010-- The website SexyAthleteNation.com says Erin Hamlin is the sexiest luger in the Olympic games. The website claims to be the number one site on the web for Sexy Athletes, featuring pictures, videos, stories, games and more. Watch video below...
Time Magazine video spotlights Erin Hamlin
Feb 13, 2010-- Remsen's Erin Hamlin, the women's luge world champion, was featured in a Time Magazine video earlier in the year. Watch the video below....
Remsen's Erin Hamlin is one to watch at Olympic games
VANCOUVER, Feb 13, 2010-- In a sport where a German sweep is not out of the question, Remsen's Erin Hamlin is being watched closely at the start of the women's luge competition on Saturday in Vancouver....Author info
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