by David Laguerre | Oct 20, 2026 | Community, Local, Rome & Western Oneida
City of Rome families can apply online for free Christmas toys through Nov. 8, with one application allowed per household. By Michelle LaGuerre Rome Surprise from Santa applications opened Monday, Oct. 19, giving City of Rome families three weeks to request free...
by David Laguerre | Oct 20, 2026 | Local, Regional News
A temporary signal will control alternating traffic between Windfall Road and Drive-In Road during culvert replacement. SCHUYLER, N.Y. Drivers using Route 5 through Schuyler should prepare for a new traffic pattern beginning Wednesday, October 21, at 7 a.m. Eastern. A...
by David Laguerre | Oct 20, 2026 | Community, Health, Local
The Elwoods’ winning ticket brings a local celebration while raffle proceeds support children’s services through MVHS. UTICA, N.Y. A St. Johnsville couple has received a $100,000 prize from the 2026 Children’s Miracle Network raffle, turning a local fundraiser into a...
by David Laguerre | Oct 20, 2026 | Elections, Local
Both sheets belong to your ballot. County election officials urge voters to review every side before returning it. UTICA, N.Y. Oneida County voters will encounter an important change when they cast their ballots in the 2026 general election: their ballot comes on two...
by David Laguerre | Oct 16, 2026 | Utica, Community, Help & Resources, Nonprofits
A partnership at West Street Apartments supplied food, hygiene items and backpacks, while the Rescue Mission continues regular food assistance. UTICA, N.Y. A giveaway at the Rescue Mission of Utica’s West Street Apartments provided food and daily essentials for...
by David Laguerre | Oct 16, 2026 | Utica, Black Community News, Events
The October 21 gathering will mark 191 years since a mob disrupted an anti-slavery convention in Utica. UTICA, N.Y. Residents will gather at Hope Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church on Wednesday, October 21, to remember a confrontation that helped shape New York’s...