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06/04/2026

The Rome Family YMCA recently unveiled a newly renovated and stocked Functional Fitness Room, transforming a sparsely used teen space into a "modern, high performance training environment," according to YMCA officials.

06/03/2026

BREAKING: Utica City School District Superintendent Christopher Spence has taken a leave of absence effective immediately through July 31.

Utica City School District Superintendent of Schools Christopher Spence has requested — and been granted by the district's board of education — a leave of absence effective immediately through July 31.

06/03/2026

Oneida Police Chief Steven Lowell presented concerns about the city's ability to enforce codes on storage trailers in the city to the Common Council on Tuesday.

Oneida Police Chief Steven Lowell presented concerns about the city's ability to enforce codes on storage trailers in the city to the Common Council on Tuesday. Lowell said that he and other heads of departments are working to draft a new law that would lead to more stringent enforcement on storage....

06/03/2026

The future of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Rome was debated at the Planning Board meeting at City Hall Tuesday evening — with one proposed so far for Canal Street, and some residents concerned about safety.

The future of battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Rome was debated at the Planning Board meeting at City Hall Tuesday evening — with one projected proposed so far for Canal Street, and some residents concerned about safety.

06/03/2026

Arrow Financial Corporation and Adirondack Bancorp, Inc. have received approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to proceed with their proposed merger, bringing the transaction one step closer to completion.

06/03/2026

An inmate at the Oneida County Jail previously charged with attacking a fellow inmate is now accused of attacking a correctional officer, according to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies said Jason Johnston, 43, of Rome, was acting disorderly in the county jail on May 16 and a correctional officer ordered him to return to his cell. Deputies said Johnston refused and punched the CO, leading to a fight. Authorities said the CO gained control of Johnston and he was handcuffed....

06/03/2026

A public budget hearing held Tuesday by the Rome City School District Board of Education turned into stand-room only as district stakeholders came out to share their opinions both for and against the newly revised 2026-2027 spending plan.

A packed Rome school budget hearing featured arguments for and against the revised proposal ahead of the June 16 revote and polling site change.

06/03/2026

The Rome Arts Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees who will be honored this September in a ceremony at the Capitol Theatre.

The Rome Arts Hall of Fame has announced the 2026 inductees who will be honored in a ceremony Sunday, Sept. 13 at the Capitol Theatre, 220 W. Dominick St.

06/03/2026

A longtime fixture of the Turin skyline was removed Tuesday, May 26, as village officials completed the dismantling of the community’s aging water tower and transitioned operations to a newer water storage system near Snow Ridge Ski Resort.

TURIN — A longtime fixture of the Turin skyline was removed Tuesday, May 26, as village officials completed the dismantling of the community’s aging water tower and transitioned operations to

06/03/2026

The DEC says hands-off is the best policy when it comes to the baby animals popping up in your yard this time of year.

ROME — As temperatures rise and young animals begin appearing in backyards and neighborhoods, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is urging residents to resist touching or moving