Utica-Rome News

In Western New York there has always been the debate about which is the better wing, drumsticks or flats?

A bat in Chadwicks and raccoon in Westmoreland tested positive for rabies, exposing two people and two dogs. Oneida County has a vaccine clinic scheduled.

Saranac Brewery Oktoberfest returns to Utica for three weekends in 2026 with beer, food, games, stein hoisting, yodeling and free admission.

Utica residents are being advised to check their tap water before drinking or doing laundry as fall fire hydrant inspections get underway.

Have a teen learning to drive? A new WalletHub study ranks New York No. 1 in America for teen drivers. See the best and worst states.

Toka Bocca has announced it will not reopen its Little Falls restaurant, sharing an emotional goodbye and thanking the Central New York community.

Looking for free family fun in Central New York? New Hartford's Ice Cream Social is back with free treats, activities, raffles and more.

Forbes named Utica City School District one of New York’s Best-In-State Employers for 2026, making UCSD the state’s only K-12 district on the list.

Soon 2026 will be over and done with and you could end up missing out on some money that is owed to you.

New Hartford Police are warning Central New Yorkers about sophisticated scams involving remote phone access, fake government agents and cash.