Utica Observer-Dispatch

Common Council approves $100,000 police deal

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

The Common Council narrowly passed a $100,000 deal with Oneida County on Wednesday that would restore Utica police personnel to departmental supervisory posit…

Legislators vote to stop admissions to Country Manor

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Herkimer County legislators Wednesday night voted 12-5 to stop any more residents from joining Country Manor adult home.

Street sweeps: ‘Bringing City Hall to the people’

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Routine Quality of Life Sweeps across the city is one of Mayor Robert Palmieri's ways of showing the Utica's employees are responsive and responsible,…

Chobani announces sponsorships for Olympics

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Chobani Greek Yogurt, based out of South New Berlin in Chenango County, announced its sponsorship of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

School budgets get perfect scores from local voters

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

According to the New York State School Boards Association, 99 percent of districts statewide that did not exceed the tax cap saw their budgets pass.

Family supports Cuomo plan to protect those with special needs

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Gov. Andrew Cuomo invited Marcy residents Brett Anson, 7, and his family to Syracuse Wednesday to hear about a plan to protect individuals with special needs from abuse by those entrusted with their care.

What to watch: Katherine Jenkins suffers back injury

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Daily entertainment news with what to watch tonight on TV, the Preakness horse race this weekend and an update on what happened in the latest "Dancing wi…

Congress passes Hanna-sponsored bill

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved the Security of Bonding Act of 2011 recently.

Public Eye: Parking at Emerson, Genesee raises concerns

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Marlene Davis contacted Public Eye regarding the intersection of Emerson Avenue and Genesee Street, which she said is “getting more and more treacherous…

Jury to continue deliberating Thursday in Waterville case

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

The jury hearing the case of a Waterville physical education teacher accused of sexually abusing a student 10 years ago will continue deliberating Thursday mo…

Hot Online: Verizon to nix unlimited data plans

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Daily roundup of what's hot online right now with the latest news from Verizon, expensive racing pigeons in China and a trending video.

Car strikes building on Commercial Dr., causes gas leak

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

A New Hartford business had to be evacuated and some traffic lanes closed after a vehicle struck a natural gas main assembly attached to a building Wednesday …

Herkimer Rotary Club fundraiser will feature roast of village mayors

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

The Rotary Club of Herkimer recently announced they will be hosting a roast of several local village mayors as part of an annual fundraiser.

Annsville man sentenced for possessing weapon during standoff

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

Daniel Bragg thought he was doing something nice when he bought an assault rifle as a gift for his son, his attorney said Wednesday.

Mohawk officials seek to update village’s strategic plan

by Utica Observer-Dispatch 05.16.2012

The Mohawk Village Board of Trustees hope some improvements will come to the community in the near future by updating its strategic plan.