For 250 years, American small businesses have been the foundation of our national strength and empowered our citizens to achieve the American Dream. This National Small Business Week, we honor the entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers, whose pioneering spirit invigorates our culture, powers our economy, and lifts our communities to new heights.

Maximilien de Hoop Cartier was Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Operating an Unlicensed Cryptocurrency Exchange That Laundered More Than $470 Million United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Washington, D.C., Field Office of the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (“IRS-CI”), Cynthia Hearn, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investiga

For many car buyers, purchasing a new vehicle is one of life’s biggest decisions—both financially and practically. But while some cars deliver years of trouble-free driving, others become sources of frustration, frequent repairs, and disappointment. Recent reliability surveys and complaint data highlight a clear pattern: certain models and technologies continue to perform poorly, costing owners time and money.

Across Upstate, business owners increasingly say they feel abandoned by state policies that prioritize dense urban centers while overlooking the economic fragility of rural and small-city regions. The sentiment is not new—but in recent years, it has intensified.

S. 1884, the “Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025,” which permanently extends and expands judicial authority under the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2016; and

Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced construction is underway on a new roundabout and noise wall on State Route 825 in the City of Rome. The start of construction on the roundabout and noise wall are the latest milestones in support of Chobani’s future 2-million-square-foot dairy processing facility on the County-owned Triangle Site at Griffiss International Airport. A significant portion of site and infrastructure work at the Triangle Site is being

he Herkimer County Fair will return this summer with a full slate of traditional attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and community pride, as organizers announce the 2026 fair theme: “Celebrating America’s 250 Years!”

A new chapter in New York’s regulated cannabis marketplace has officially arrived in Oneida County with the opening of Mills Cannabis, now welcoming customers at 4790 Commercial Drive in New Hartford.

The New York State Police announce the arrest of Aidan Chun Loong Chan, age 19, of Hicksville, New York, following an extensive investigation into a fraud-related grand larceny that occurred in the town of Williamson, Wayne County. On August 1, 2025, State Police responded to a complaint from a Williamson resident who reported being the victim of a scam involving individuals posing as bank fraud representatives. The victim was deceived into withdrawing $20,000 in cash under t

Latest News | March 20, 2026 Legendary martial artist, actor, and cultural icon Chuck Norris has passed away at the age of 86, according to statements released by his family. Norris died on March 19, 2026, following what has been described as a sudden medical event. His family shared that he was surrounded by loved ones and at peace at the time of his passing. A Larger-Than-Life Legacy Born Carlos Ray Norris in Oklahoma, Chuck Norris rose from humble beginnings to become one