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12/17/2025

What started as a one-man Utica gas station in 1964 has grown into the multi-generation Nimey Auto Group serving the Mohawk Valley today.

Founded in 1964 by Lebanese immigrant Joseph Nimey, Nimey Auto Group has grown from a single Utica gas station into a multi-location automotive business rooted in family values, innovation, and community service.

12/17/2025

Gas prices in the Mohawk Valley remained steady — with the average price per gallon in the area dropping one cent — from $3.17 per gallon to $3.16 per gallon, according to a weekly report by AAA Northeast.

UTICA — Gas prices in the Mohawk Valley remained steady — with the average price per gallon in the area dropping one cent — from $3.17 per gallon to $3.16

12/17/2025

New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined local partners Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Adirondack Bank Center to distribute donations collected during her sixth annual Winter Accessories and Food Drive to food pantries across the Mohawk Valley.

UTICA — New York State Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon joined local partners Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Adirondack Bank Center to distribute donations collected during her sixth annual Winter Accessories and

12/17/2025

New Hartford's John Randall following win over Whitesboro: "I like the chemistry already. It is only five games and a lot can happen but they respond to each other pretty well. The box scores are very spread out. There's different guys that contribute."

New Hartford boys basketball team rolled to a lopsided win in its second Tri-Valley League win, with a 73-27 result over Whitesboro on Tuesday. New Hartford was firing on both sides of the ball. The Spartans used a 17-3 run in the second quarter to take a 32-11 advantage into the half. The lead was....

12/17/2025

A Canada lynx kit at the Utica Zoo has made a full recovery after treatment for a broken femur discovered Aug. 30, zoo officials said.

A Canada lynx kit at the Utica Zoo has made a full recovery after treatment for a broken femur discovered Aug. 30, zoo officials said. The 15-week-old lynx, named Hadley, was injured while learning to climb and jump in his exhibit and required specialized orthopedic care.

12/17/2025

In a back-and-forth third quarter between the Mount Markham boys basketball team and host Clinton, the Mustangs closed on a 7-2 run Monday.

The Mount Markham boys basketball team closed the third quarter on a 7-2 run to take the lead for good Monday against Clinton in an eventual 80-57 Center State Conference victory. Four Mount Markham players scored in double figures, led by Owen Jones' 24 points, six rebounds and four assists. Plus U...

12/17/2025

The Rome Board of Estimate and Contract approved several year-end contracts for services, including a $1.4 million contract to demolish Mike Jr.'s Auto Repair on East Dominick Street.

In their final two meetings of 2025, the Rome Board of Estimate and Contract approved several year-end contracts for services, including a $1.4 million contract to demolish Mike Jr.'s Auto Repair on East Dominick Street.

12/16/2025

12/16/2025

The 2025 Section III Class A football all-stars were recently released.

The Whitesboro football team, which won the Section III Class A title for the third consecutive season, had 14 players earn spots on the First or Second Team for all-start honors following the 2025 season. Whitesboro is the lone team in the Utica-Rome area that represents Section III's Class A.

12/16/2025

A 33-year-old man is accused of beating his 6-year-old son to death earlier this year on Armory Drive, according to the Utica Police Department.

12/16/2025

Live music and holiday cheer filled Camden’s Queen Village as the annual Holiday Stroll kicked off Friday, Dec. 12.

CAMDEN — On Friday evening, Dec. 12, the Queen Village was lively with activity as the annual Holiday Stroll kicked off at 5pm. The anticipated yearly event is sponsored by