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NYSEG Reports Thousands Without Power in Otsego and Chenango
Thousands of homes went dark within hours on a single Friday morning, and the storm wasn't even severe by upstate standards. That's the...
State Police Report 7,798 Tickets During Halloween Enforcement
State Police report 7,798 tickets, 243 DWI arrests and 694 crash investigations during the October 30–November 1 Halloween campaign.
NYC Completes McGuinness Boulevard Bike-Lane and Crossing Redesign
NYC says the McGuinness Boulevard redesign is complete, with protected bike lanes from Meeker Avenue to the Pulaski Bridge.
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Maciol Concedes to Pearl in Oneida County Sheriff Race
Robert Maciol has congratulated Jared Pearl after the sheriff election. The concession is separate from official certification.
DEC Details $43 Million Cleanup Plan for Former Utica City Dump
DEC outlines a two-year Utica dump cleanup, air monitoring and wetland work. Its November fact sheet leaves the exact start date unclear.
New York Offers License-Free Freshwater Fishing on Veterans Day
New York waives freshwater fishing licenses Nov. 11. Check the rules and find Mohawk Valley-area libraries that lend gear.
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State Police Report 7,798 Tickets During Halloween Enforcement
State Police report 7,798 tickets, 243 DWI arrests and 694 crash investigations during the October 30–November 1 Halloween campaign.
Samson Management Must Remove Rent-Status Lease Riders, AG Says
New York’s attorney general says Samson must remove lease riders affecting 416 current NYC tenants and pay a $2,000 fine.
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NYC Budget Plan Grows to $129.2 Billion, Leaves Future Gaps
NYC’s November plan sets FY2027 spending at $129.2 billion and narrows the FY2028 gap to $6.2 billion. Savings remain projections.
Oneida County Adopts $577 Million Budget With Flat Tax Levy
Oneida County adopts a budget above $577 million, with a flat levy, housing funds and cuts of up to 12% for some outside agencies.
Community
NYC Reports 58% Drop in Quarterly Overdose Deaths From 2022 Peak
NYC reports 359 overdose deaths in the second quarter of 2026, down from 859 in late 2022. The comparison is quarterly, not annual.
MVCC Honors Searles, Cormican and Krohn in 2026 Hall of Fame
MVCC inducted George J. Searles, Elin Cormican and Jennifer Krohn on November 10. Families accepted two posthumous honors.
Black Perspective
Lonnie Bunch Reflects on Black History as Retirement Nears
In a new essay, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch reflects on belonging and Black history before his planned retirement.
Judge Curtis Collier Receives Devitt Award for Judicial Service
Curtis L. Collier, a trailblazing Black federal judge in Tennessee, received the 2026 Devitt Award at an Oct. 29 ceremony.
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OHM BOCES Educator Kevin Levatino Publishes His First Children’s Book
OHM BOCES educator Kevin Levatino’s debut picture book draws on special education to tell a story about confidence and belonging.
New York Awards $10M for Floyd Bennett Field Hangar Restoration
A $10 million state grant will help restore Hangars 3 and 4 at Floyd Bennett Field for public programming and workforce development.
Science & Technology
New York Launches AI Safety Research Center at Binghamton
New York’s AI research center will connect more than 80 researchers. Large frontier developers face a January 1 registration deadline.
Phone Software Updates: A Practical Guide for iPhone and Android
Make phone software updates manageable with a simple plan for checking your device, preparing power and backup, installing updates and confirming the result.
Environment
DEC Details $43 Million Cleanup Plan for Former Utica City Dump
DEC outlines a two-year Utica dump cleanup, air monitoring and wetland work. Its November fact sheet leaves the exact start date unclear.
New York Seeks Federal Repairs for Four Storm-Damaged Coastal Projects
New York seeks federal repair assistance for four coastal projects after September’s storm. The request is not an aid award.
NYC News
NYC Completes McGuinness Boulevard Bike-Lane and Crossing Redesign
NYC says the McGuinness Boulevard redesign is complete, with protected bike lanes from Meeker Avenue to the Pulaski Bridge.
NYC Budget Plan Grows to $129.2 Billion, Leaves Future Gaps
NYC’s November plan sets FY2027 spending at $129.2 billion and narrows the FY2028 gap to $6.2 billion. Savings remain projections.
Business & Economy
New York Launches Click to Renew for Barbers and Beauty Workers
New York’s Click to Renew tool covers more than 300,000 license holders. The state reports faster renewals on smartphones.
Greater Utica Chamber Names 2026 Business Award Finalists
Fifteen finalists compete in five Greater Utica Chamber categories. Winners will be announced at a December 11 luncheon.
Things to Do
Munson Begins $5.5 Million Renovation at Its Utica Museum of Art
Munson has started a $5.5 million renovation in Utica. Most galleries will stay open, with work expected through summer 2027.
Mohawk Valley Weekend Guide: November 12–21, 2026
Plan November 12–21 around theater, holiday shopping, zoo programs, hockey and films in Utica, Rome and Clinton.
Sports
The Late Bell: TNA Sets Sunday Times, SmackDown Waits on Matches
TNA confirms Sunday times as SmackDown enters Friday with two segments and no announced matches. Plus CMLL and Full Gear viewing details.
Local Sports, Nov. 13: MVCC Advances; Comets Keep Winning
MVCC wins its soccer quarterfinal, Utica men fall, and local school playoffs approach in the November 13 sports roundup.
News Across America
Schumer Says He Has the Votes as Van Hollen Challenges His Leadership
New York Sen. Chuck Schumer says he has the votes to stay Democratic leader after Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen announced a challenge.
Wholesale Prices Rose 0.3% in October, Putting Annual Rate at 6.5%, the Highest in Nearly Four Years
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wholesale prices rose 0.3% in October, putting the annual rate at 6.5%, the highest in...
Opinion
On Veterans Day, Thank Us by Keeping the Promises You Made
Utica veteran David LaGuerre reflects on Veterans Day history, the meaning of service, and the promises America owes its veterans.
Voting Rights Are Personal: What I Want My Family to Inherit
David Laguerre reflects on voting rights, family and the responsibility to protect the next generation’s voice.
Daily Voice
How to Make Your First Phone Call With New York Relay Service
Learn what a relay assistant does, how to prepare a first call and when to use a different service.
How to Sew a Loose or Missing Shirt Button Back On by Hand at Home
A needle, thread and a few minutes at a well-lit table can put a favorite shirt or cardigan back into use.
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