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They say the COVID-19 pandemic and previous mask requirements, along with knowledge of laws that restrict the severity of criminal charges one can face have resulted in criminal groups feeling comfortable enough to walk-in to retail stores, grab items off the shelves and simply walk out.

...there may be nine or ten other states already doing this. But, they're having some severe growing pains...

A portion of Route 365 in Rome now honors Korean War Veterans.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente is expressing frustration over the lack of communication with the Governor over her plan to move SUNY Poly to Albany.

Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon says she voted against the Bail Reform "fix" contained in the state budget, despite local officials saying it's not enough, but an improvement. The vote came early Saturday morning.

A bill sponsored by Assemblywoman Marianne Butteschon creating criminal and civil penalties for disseminating personal images has passed the Assembly.

A pair of local state lawmakers are making sure veterans and area residents have a Merry Christmas.

Local elected officials recently held a meeting with area law enforcement and members of the business community to address an increase in retail thefts and shoplifting incidents.

Threats of violence against schools are on the rise both locally and nationally.

The Utica Food Pantry held its annual Turkey Giveaway at Utica’s Central Fire Station on Bleecker Street on Monday.