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Gunshot Call Turns Into Death Investigation at New Hartford Municipal Offices, Police Say No Threat to Public

A reported gunshot near the New Hartford Municipal Offices triggered a major police response Saturday night. Authorities later confirmed an adult male was found...

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Teen Left With Facial Injury After Overnight Incident on Howard Avenue in Utica

A late-night emergency call brought police and EMS to Howard Avenue in Utica after reports of a teen suffering a facial injury. Early dispatch traffic suggested...

Caught on Camera, Hit Multiple Times — Three Arrested in New Hartford Lowe’s Theft Case

Three people are facing charges after a multi-day theft investigation at Lowe’s in New Hartford. Police say the suspects repeatedly stole merchandise before bei...

Utica School Custodian Arrested: Police Say 45-Year-Old Made Advances Toward 13-Year-Old Student

A Utica man has been charged after allegedly making inappropriate advances toward a 13-year-old student at a local middle school. Authorities say the investigat...

Rome Bust Tied to NYC Trafficking Case: Two Arrested After Major Multi-Agency Operation

Two individuals were arrested in Rome following a major joint investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the case is tied to hum...

Local News

While You Slept: NYSDOT Crews Hit Whitesboro Roads Before Sunrise to Fix Potholes

While most residents were asleep, NYSDOT crews were already on the job in Whitesboro repairing potholes. The overnight work is aimed at reducing traffic disrupt...

UPDATE: 85-Year-Old Woman Injured, Entrapment Reported in Verona Crash — Scene Captured on 511NY Cameras

An 85-year-old woman was injured and trapped in a vehicle following a crash in Verona. Emergency crews responded quickly, and the aftermath was captured on 511N...

Serious Crash Shuts Down Route 365 & 31 in Verona, Multi-Agency Response Underway

Emergency crews are responding to a serious crash at Route 365 and Route 31 in Verona, with multiple agencies on scene and traffic disruptions expected.

New York State Burn Ban Now in Effect: What You Can and Can’t Do Starting March 16

New York’s annual burn ban officially began March 16, restricting residential brush burning statewide through mid-May. Officials say spring conditions make fire...

Rome Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on East Bloomfield Street—Community Left Asking What Went Wrong

A Rome man has died following a motorcycle crash on East Bloomfield Street involving an SUV. Authorities say the incident happened on the evening of March 12, 2...

Four Arrested in Violent Utica Stabbing — Two More Suspects Still on the Run After Mohawk Street Chaos

A violent stabbing in Utica has led to four arrests, including attempted murder charges, after a man was attacked during a group assault on Mohawk Street. The v...

Utica Man Arrested After Attempted Burglary in New Hartford Neighborhood

A Utica man has been arrested following an attempted burglary in New Hartford. Authorities say the incident happened in the early morning hours, prompting a pol...