UPDATE: Police Thanking Public for ID-ing Alleged Theft Suspect

UPDATE: 03/01/2022 2345 After receiving numerous tips the New York State Police says that the suspect has been identified.

Authorities are thanking members of the public for assistance making the identification.

Police have not yet publicly released the identity of the suspect. No additional information is available at this time.

Original Story:

Police Asking for Help from the Public Identifying Theft Suspect

New York State Police are asking for your help finding a man who allegedly filled up a cart at a store and then left without paying for the items.

Troopers say the man is accused of filling up a cart full of items from Walmart in Oneonta then leaving without paying for any of the items. This incident took place on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at approximately 8:40am.

Photo Courtesy: New York State Police (February 2022)

The Walmart in Oneonta, New York is located at 5054 NY-23.

The suspect was seen driving the pickup truck pictured in the following photos:

Photo Courtesy: New York State Police (February 2022)

Police are asking anyone with information to call the New York State Police at: (607) 561.7400. The case number is: 10712197.

Photo Courtesy: New York State Police (February 2022)

No injuries were reported during the incident.

[AUTHOR'S NOTE: This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from the New York State Police. All suspects and arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]

Wynn Hospital at MVHS Construction Tour in Utica, NY

MVHS's Bob Schoefield ushered a tour of the current state of construction at the new Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica on Friday, February 11, 2022. The project is on-schedule and is expected to be completed and open in Fall of 2023.Bill

Gallery Credit: Bill Keeler

Wow! Look At This! "A Star is Born" 29 Celebs Who Were Born in Upstate New York

There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.

You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.

I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!

This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Own a Part of Your Childhood, The Catskill Game Farm is For Sale!

If you grew up in the Hudson Valley or tri-state area, the likelihood is you visited the Catskill Game Farm. If you're looking to relive those sweet childhood memories why not buy The Old Catskill Game Farm?

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Nostalgia Alert! 11 Awesome Vintage Upstate General Stores and Five and Dime Stores

We all have memories of those great little five-and-dime stores and general stores of our youth. They were the heartbeat of our communities. They sold just about everything, you could get a pretty good meal in most of them, and of course, the showstopper was always the rows of penny candies. Upstate still has plenty of these stores around (some of them 100, 150, 170 years old!). Here is a list to start you on your trip back to the general stores of your youth. They are all great!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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