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Vernon Man Charged After Sledgehammer Dispute
A 37-year-old Vernon man is facing several felony and misdemeanor charges after Oneida County Sheriff’s deputies say he damaged a pickup truck with a sledgehammer during a dispute earlier this month.

NY Budget Finally Passes After Eight-Week Delay
After weeks of negotiations and late-night debate in Albany, New York lawmakers approved the state’s $268 billion budget

Help Rome Police: Have You Seen This Wanted Person?
The Rome City Police Department and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are asking for the public's help in locating this week's Wanted Person of the Week.

Adirondack Bank Donation Supports Rome K9 Unit
The effort to bring back the Rome Police Department’s K9 Unit received another boost this week with a new donation from Adirondack Bank, according to Mayor Jeffrey M. Lanigan.

Rep. Mannion Opposes Administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund
U.S. Rep. John Mannion is backing new legislation aimed at stopping what Democrats are calling President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “Anti Weaponization Fund.”

NY Officials Urge Summer Safety Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
With families preparing for backyard cookouts, road trips, amusement parks, beaches and outdoor activities, the state’s Division of Consumer Protection has released a list of summer safety reminders covering everything from heat exposure and water safety to fireworks and lawn mower injuries.

Why “Happy Memorial Day” Doesn’t Sit Right With Some Veterans
People mean well. Nobody is trying to offend anyone when they greet friends and family this weekend with a cheerful “Happy Memorial Day.” But we really shouldn't say it.

Insurance Fraud Crackdown Intensifies as Albany Pushes Reform
A growing crackdown on staged automobile crashes and insurance fraud across New York is adding even more pressure to already tense budget negotiations in Albany, where lawmakers are expected to approve a major fraud reform package sometime next week.

New Hartford Police Arrest Clayville Woman in Rec-Center Burglary
New Hartford Police have arrested a 42-year-old Clayville woman in connection with a burglary earlier this year at the New Hartford Recreation Center on Mill Street.

Utica Woman Arrested After Drug Raid on Genesee Street
New York State Police say a drug investigation in the city of Utica led to the seizure of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and suspected drug trafficking materials inside a Genesee Street apartment.


