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Scammers Are Hunting the Mohawk Valley — New Hartford Police Say Residents Are Being Targeted Hard

New Hartford Police are raising the alarm after a spike in financial scams hitting the Mohawk Valley. Victims are being pressured into sending money through cas...

Rome Smoke Shop Break-Ins Finally Catch Up to Suspects After Early Morning Traffic Stop

Rome Police say multiple smoke shop burglaries throughout April may be connected after two suspects were stopped early Sunday morning. Officers responded to an...

Graves Disturbed in Verona and Now the Community Wants Answers

New York State Police are looking into a reported cemetery desecration in Verona. Details are still developing, but the incident involves damage to gravesites....

Community Watch

Truth Tuesday: You vs The Crowd — When It’s Your Kid, Silence Ain’t an Option

Bullying isn’t new—but the way communities respond to it is raising serious questions. This week’s Truth Tuesday puts readers in the middle of a tough situation...

Owner Speaks Out After Viral Kitchen Video — “I Made a Mistake,” Says Stone Soup Chef

The owner of Stone Soup American Bistro & Beer Garden says he is the individual shown in a viral video and addressed the situation directly in a phone interview...

Remsen Neighbor Dispute Turns Ugly — Man Arrested After Truck Window Smashed, Charges Escalate to Felony

A Remsen man is behind bars after deputies say a neighbor dispute led to a smashed truck window and trespassing incident. With damages exceeding $250, the situa...

40 Years of Coaching… Gone Without a Word — Richfield Springs Still Refuses to Explain

Weeks after questions were first raised, Richfield Springs school officials still have not provided any explanation for removing a coach with over 40 years of s...

Herkimer County Woman Attacked by Rabid Cat, Forced Into Painful Series of Emergency Shots

A Herkimer County woman is undergoing multiple rabies treatments after being attacked by a cat that later tested positive for rabies. The incident has sparked c...

They Say “Nothing Is Set” — But Documents Point to Massive AI Data Center Plans in Ilion

Officials in Ilion say no final plans are set for the former Remington Arms property, but documents tied to the project tell a different story. Mentions of AI a...

Pulled Over on Commercial Drive… Now Facing Felony DWI with a Child in the Car, Police Say

New Hartford Police report a 24-year-old woman was arrested following a traffic stop Thursday night on Commercial Drive. Officers say she was impaired and had a...

3-Year-Old Found Walking Alone on Route 29 in Salisbury, Troopers and Deputies Respond

On April 23, a young child was reportedly found walking alone in the roadway on Route 29 in Salisbury, prompting a response from New York State Police and the H...

Rome Woman Hit With Child Exploitation Charge After State Police Investigation

A Rome woman has been arrested following a child exploitation investigation led by New York State Police. Authorities say the case stems from a cyber tip that l...