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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.
Local News
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.
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.
Hamilton College Stages Cabaret in Clinton Through Nov. 14
Hamilton College’s Cabaret runs Nov. 6–14 in Romano Theatre, with evening shows, Saturday matinees and $4–$10 tickets.
Crime & Justice
Golf Cart Driver Seriously Injured in Verona Snyder Road Crash
State Police say a golf cart driver was seriously injured in a November 10 crash on Snyder Road in Verona. The investigation remains open.
New York AG Will Not Charge Syracuse Officers in Rivera Death
New York’s OSI declines charges in Alex Rivera’s 2023 death. Read the criminal finding, timeline and medical evidence limits.
Government
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.
NYC Expands Small-Business Permit Help; 50-Plus Reforms Proposed
NYC says its expanded adviser team has helped more than 3,000 small businesses. Proposed rule changes remain under review.
Community
Dickens Film and Live Christmas Carol Excerpts Come to Barneveld
Unity Hall hosts a Dickens documentary and live Christmas Carol excerpts Nov. 15. Check tickets and access before booking.
Utica Zoo Plans Hibernation Class and Family Dance Nov. 13–14
Utica Zoo offers Happy Hibernators Nov. 13 and the rescheduled Cubs Cotillion Nov. 14, with registration and ticket details.
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.
Good News
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.
Munson Plans Free Veterans Day Family Program November 11
Munson’s free Art Alive! day runs Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a Pushcart Players musical and an afternoon workshop.
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
Mamdani Signs New COPA Law to Preserve NYC’s Affordable Housing
NYC’s COPA housing law gives qualified nonprofits a priority chance to buy certain apartment buildings. Here’s what changes.
New York AG Declines Charges in Damon Louther Police Shooting
New York’s investigation office declines charges in Damon Louther’s death. This draft still requires review of the full report.
Business & Economy
NYC Expands Small-Business Permit Help; 50-Plus Reforms Proposed
NYC says its expanded adviser team has helped more than 3,000 small businesses. Proposed rule changes remain under review.
Construction Starts on $178 Million North White Plains Housing
North White Plains will add 296 apartments, including 30 income-restricted homes, with an $18 million state revolving loan.
Things to Do
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.
Dickens Film and Live Christmas Carol Excerpts Come to Barneveld
Unity Hall hosts a Dickens documentary and live Christmas Carol excerpts Nov. 15. Check tickets and access before booking.
Sports
Local Sports, Nov. 11: Comets Blank Penguins; SUNY Poly Wins
Utica shuts out the Penguins, SUNY Poly wins its basketball opener, and Hamilton prepares for NCAA field hockey in Clinton.
The Late Bell: AAA Fenix Tournament and Tuesday’s NXT Title Card
AAA announces a cruiserweight tournament. This delayed Nov. 10 edition preserves the advertised NXT and CMLL cards and previews the week.
News Across America
WHO: One in Four Teens Had No Days Reaching an Hour of Activity
New WHO estimates highlight a global adolescent activity gap, but the 60-minute threshold matters. Here is what the findings do and do not show.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Nassau County Transgender Sports Ban
New York’s Appellate Division invalidated Nassau County’s sports permit restrictions. The county says it intends to continue the appeals process.
Opinion
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.
Minimum Wage Gap: The Hidden Cost of Buying the Same American Life
The minimum wage gap makes identical products cost far more working hours. Compare Utica, NYC and $7.25 states.
Daily Voice
Before You Buy a Gift Card: A Practical New York Household Guide
A gift card needs more than a dollar amount. Check the seller, card type and terms, then keep the information needed if something goes wrong.
Dancing at Home: Build a Movement Routine Around Music You Enjoy
You do not need a performance or a complicated routine to move to music. Start with a suitable space, a manageable plan and room to learn.
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