"This initiative is about protecting our children and ensuring the safety of everyone in our school zones," Picente said. "The data we’ve gathered makes it clear that speeding in these areas is a serious issue, and we are taking proactive steps to address it. These warnings serve as a wake-up call—slow down and obey the speed limits before a tragedy occurs." Two speed monitoring units were dispatched in school zones in New Hartford and Whitesboro last month, and since then,

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced today that Oneida County was successful in receiving a temporary restraining order in New York State Supreme Court against Governor Hochul’s executive order restricting the hiring of separated correction officers.

Brandon Montanari, Rohail Kahn, and Michael Williams Assaulted an Inmate at Mid-State Correctional Facility

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that MOHANAD AL-ZUBAIDI and SHAKER SALEH MOHAMMED HAUTER were both sentenced to three years in prison for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business that was responsible for illicitly moving more than $65 million between the United States and countries in the Middle East, including Yemen, Turkey, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, and Jordan.  AL-ZUBAIDI and HAUTER previously pled g

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that EUGENE WILLIAM AUSTIN, JR., a/k/a “Hugh Austin” (“AUSTIN”) was sentenced today to 18 years in prison.  AUSTIN was convicted following a jury trial in September 2024 of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.  The defendant’s son, BRANDON AUSTIN (“BRANDON”), was previously sentenced

Deputy's, Nancy Lumbrazo was operating a 2011 Nissan southerly on South James Street in the City of Rome she drove into the northerly lane of travel, striking a marked Sheriff's Patrol car being operated by Sgt. Danquer that was traveling northerly at the time. Sgt. Danquer was transported to the Rome Hospital for minor injuries and Nancy was treated on scene for minor injuries.

Press Release UPDATE April 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.  The State Police member involved in the officer-involved shooting in South Glens...

Lockport arrested Michael S. Wrzos, 45 of Lockport, NY for Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon -D Felony (4 counts), Criminal Possession of high-capacity magazines- D Felony (9 Counts), Criminal Possession of a Silencer, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance – A Misdemeanor (2 Counts) and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia in the 2nd Degree.

State Police Stop Bronx Man Wanted for Attempted Robbery

On April 22, 2025, State Police arrested  Chad J. Nichols , 47, of Ballston Spa, NY, for Grand Larceny in the third degree and Bail...

New Safety Presentation Will Be Required Prior to Start of the Trip

The Oneida Indian Nation, joined by elected officials, construction partners and community leaders, gathered today to raise the final beam for The Crescent Hotel, part of the $370 million Turning Stone Evolution. This massive expansion will build upon the resort’s existing amenities to make Turning Stone and Upstate New York premier destinations for business and leisure travel.

Shedeur Sanders Headlines Day 2 of 2025 NFL Draft as Browns Make Bold Move April 25, 2025 — Green Bay, WI In a dramatic turn of events at...

Chobani has announced it will build a $1.2 billion, 1.4 million square-foot manufacturing facility in the heart of Rome, bringing with it 1,000 new jobs and the promise of long-term economic revitalization. After a competitive, nationwide search, the iconic Greek yogurt brand chose the Griffiss Business and Technology Park in Rome as the future home of what Governor Kathy Hochul calls “the largest investment in natural food manufacturing in American history.”

SYRACUSE, N.Y. —  A Canastota man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy and...

ORISKANY, N.Y. —  It was another milestone moment for the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office as it welcomed its third group of former New...

Press Release On April 18, 2025, the New York State Police at SP Painted Post responded to a report of a residential structure fire at...

FREDONIA, N.Y. —  A long-dormant juice factory in the heart of Chautauqua County is bubbling back to life, thanks to a major investment...

ALBANY, NY —  A Mechanicville man is headed to federal prison for nearly eight years after being convicted on a slate of drug and firearm...

Former CEO of Nate, Inc. Charged with Making False Claims About His Company’s Artificial Intelligence Technology Matthew Podolsky, the...