New Hartford, N.Y. — December 6, 2025 A Utica man is facing a felony burglary charge after New Hartford Police say he was arrested twice within just a few hours for separate thefts at two Sangertown-area retailers. At approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, officers assigned to the Sangertown Square Mall detail responded to Target after store loss-prevention personnel reported a man actively stealing merchandise. When police arrived, they identified the suspect as 30-year-old Ma

New Hartford, N.Y. — December 6, 2025 New Hartford Police say a 15-year-old male has been charged with a felony following an incident at Target inside Sangertown Square Mall on Saturday. Officers assigned to the mall detail responded after store personnel reported the teen was caught stealing merchandise. According to police, further investigation revealed that the juvenile had previously been arrested at the same Target earlier this year for petit larceny. Because of the pri

Two residents of the Shady Grove Trailer Park were charged with animal neglect after Rome Police discovered six malnourished dogs in need of urgent care on Saturday afternoon.

A Town of Verona man wanted on several felony warrants was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after a late-night standoff, according to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol.

New Hartford, NY — Two Utica women are facing felony charges after allegedly stealing nearly $2,000 worth of merchandise from Victoria’s Secret at Sangertown Square Mall on October 30th, 2025. New Hartford Police responded to the store on Seneca Turnpike after staff reported that two females had fled with concealed merchandise. Officers arriving on scene gathered witness information, identified that the suspects fled in a vehicle, and collected additional evidence. The case w

Verona, NY — November 19, 2025 — According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, Deputies responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on Blackman's Corners Road in the Town of Verona on November 18th, 2025, at approximately 9:50 p.m.

As Spencer approached to assist, the juvenile kicked off one of his shoes, striking Spencer near the groin. Spencer then used force to place the juvenile on the ground in order to handcuff him. The juvenile was brought to the front of the building and released back to his legal guardian...

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, the New York State Police Troop D Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), with assistance from the Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), Special Investigations Unit (SIU), and the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, executed a search warrant at a residence located at 138 Cornwall Avenue, 2nd floor, left side apartment, in the City of Utica. The execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of more than 3 ounces of cocaine, mor

On November 13, 2025, at approximately 5:22 p.m., State Police responded to a personal injury motor vehicle accident on Interstate 481 in the town of Cicero. Preliminary investigation determined that a 67-year-old male was operating a 2011 Chevrolet Express van southbound on Interstate 481 and attempted to take exit 10 off-ramp to Bear Road. The vehicle left the east shoulder of the roadway, overturned, and came to rest on the passenger side. As a result of the accident, the

On November 13, 2025, members of the State Police Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), the Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET), and the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU) executed a vehicle stop. They searched the vehicle following an undercover narcotics investigation. Subsequently, search warrants were executed on Johnson and his vehicle. Investigators located a digital scale with cocaine residue inside the vehicle and recovered five bricks of fentany

A preliminary investigation determined that a male entered Runnings on Centre Drive and filled a shopping cart full of tools, described by witnesses as being of significant value. As a civilian was checking out, they observed the male pushing the cart past all points of purchase without paying. The civilian notified an employee; however, due to store policy, employees are not permitted to pursue suspected shoplifters. The civilian then approached the male suspect on their own

On November 12, 2025, the New York State Police in Herkimer arrested Kenneth M. Ward , age 44, of Herkimer, NY, and Michael N. Walz , age 34, of Herkimer, NY, for one count each of Official Misconduct (Class “A” Misdemeanor) involving the Town of Herkimer Highway Department. An eleven-month investigation began after the Town of Herkimer Board of Directors and the Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office were notified of a possible larceny involving the Town of Herkimer High

New Family-Owned discount retail store set to open in January 2026 at West 31 Plaza

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Business News | November 2025 Micron’s planned mega-fab in Clay is at the heart of New York’s semiconductor surge. Central and Upstate New York are buzzing with growth — from high-tech manufacturing to modern agriculture — as billions of dollars in new investments reshape the region’s economy. According to recent reports from New York State and local development agencies, several sectors are expanding faster than ever, creating thousands of jobs and fueling a long-awaited reg

Ever wonder why some local businesses seem to be everywhere — on social media, in conversation, and even around town? According to My Upstate NY Marketing, the secret isn’t complicated: it’s all about brand awareness — and digital billboards are making it easier than ever to get noticed.

The New York State Police are investigating an apparent suicide that occurred this morning inside an administrative building at the Marcy Correctional Facility in the Town of Marcy, Oneida County.

Local government sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth so far this year is higher than the 3.8% average growth rate seen from January to September for the 2010 to 2019 period of recovery and expansion following the Great Recession...

On November 8, 2025, at approximately 7:17 p.m., New York State Police responded to a personal injury motor vehicle collision involving a tractor-trailer and a passenger car at the intersection of South Canton Road and County Route 35 in the town of Potsdam.

According to the Utica Police Department, an arrest has been made in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last month at the Dollar Tree on Mohawk Street.