Philip A. Vanno
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Utica, NY, United States
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Teens shunning tobacco, alcohol, drugs
With national and local data showing smoking, drinking and drug usage rates tumbling, are teenagers really changing their ways or just redirecting vices elsewhere? → Read More
With grocery prices going down, restaurants taking a hit
According to the latest U.S. Department of Labor statistics, the price of food away from home increased by 0.1 percent over the previous month in November, while the cost of food at home declined by 0.1 percent. → Read More
Area digs in for 'Silver Tsunami'
Unlike most tsunamis that usually strike without warning, causing massive damage, the Mohawk Valley appears to be prepared to handle the oncoming surge of aging baby boomers. → Read More
Irwin sentenced two years for Word of Life role
UTICA — Daniel Irwin was sentenced Friday morning to two years in county jail for his role in the Word of Life Christian Church case.Irwin, 25, → Read More
Clifford Fuel issues apology for spill; Arterial ramps should reopen next week
Clifford Fuel Company Inc. issued a statement Thursday apologizing for the gasoline spill that wreaked havoc on the North-South Arterial earlier this week. → Read More
'War with Japan!'
A look back at the front pages of the Utica papers the day after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. → Read More
Veterans remember Pearl Harbor, 75 years later
For the past 75 years, Louis Smith has had to share his birthday with the "date which will live in infamy." → Read More
Local veterans remember Pearl Harbor, 75 years later
For the past 75 years, Louis Smith has had to share his birthday with the "date which will live in infamy." → Read More
On-ramp from Oriskany Street to Arterial reopens Tuesday
The reconstructed on-ramp from Oriskany Street in Utica to Route 5, 8 and 12 South should be open to traffic by mid-day Tuesday. → Read More
Tightening security
Fourteen "special patrol officers" will be providing security to Union Station, the Department of Social Services building in Rome and periodic night time security during construction at the County Office Building. → Read More
Oneida Co. legislators postpone deputy positions vote
The Oneida County Board of Legislators on Wednesday, postponed the creation of two positions in the Sheriff's Office and approved a $100,000 injury settlement. → Read More
Villages, towns leery of Oneida Co. sales-tax overhaul
As the evaluation of the distribution of Oneida County sales tax rolls on, some of the towns and villages not directly involved in the process are expressing concerns as to how the end result could impact them. → Read More
Oneida County launches 'age-friendly' initiative
Oneida County has become the 116th member of AARP's "Age-Friendly Livable Community" initiative which aims to prepare communities for rapid population aging and the parallel trend of urbanization. → Read More
Safety pins represent solidarity for some, disdain for others
In response to the reports of discrimination and violence happening around the country since the result of the presidential election, many have taken to wearing safety pins as a subtle protest. → Read More
Republican committees search for Miller's replacement
With Oneida County Legislator Brian Miller preparing to assume his new role in the state assembly Jan. 1, the Republican committees of the districts he currently serves are busy searching for his replacement. → Read More
Hundreds descend upon Clinton to protest Trump polices
At least 500 students and community members marched Tuesday from the Hamilton College campus to the Village Green in Clinton to show their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's policies and support for members of minority groups. → Read More
Hundreds rally in the rain in Clinton to protest Trump
At least 500 students and community members marched Tuesday from the Hamilton College campus to the Village Green in Clinton to show their opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's policies and support for members of minority groups. → Read More
EDGE, the region's economic engine, operates on many levels
It has a hand in just about every major economic development project the area has seen in the last two decades, yet few outside of the world of government and business know much about Mohawk Valley EDGE. → Read More
EDGE, the region's economic engine, operates on many levels
It has a hand in just about every major economic development project the area has seen in the last two decades, yet few outside of the world of government and business know much about Mohawk Valley EDGE. → Read More
Oneida Co. Legislature pulls salary increases
In a surprise move, the raises proposed for much of Oneida County's leadership were pulled out of the 2017 budget before it was passed by the Board of Legislators on Wednesday. → Read More