Utica-Rome News

In a press release received via email, the zoo says the postponement comes in response to concern for safety of all visitors and adhering to New York State social distancing and capacity guidelines amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skaneateles Police in the Syracuse area are searching for a vandal/vandals who destroyed several American flags on veterans' memorials at Lake View Cemetery.

It is always enjoyable to see a deer, rabbit or other small mammals when you walk out of your home in the early morning hours, but one Deerfield resident wasn't so lucky.

Will Bed Bath & Beyond be the next big retailer to close its doors in Central New York? With locations in New Hartford and Syracuse, thousands of customers could be impacted.

For the first time in almost four months, shoppers will be allowed back inside Sangertown Square, Destiny USA, and other NY malls beginning on Friday.

Looking for something different this summer to do with friends and family? Laser Tag is now open at Peterpaul Recreation Park in Rome.

NASCAR will not be coming to Watkins Glen in 2020 due to the Coronavirus.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says a decision on re-opening schools in the fall will be made the first week of August.

The Oneida Indian Nation is updating their safety protocols and procedures going forward in the midst of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Walk through fields of lavender and pick your own at a gorgeous family farm just an hour from Utica.

Enchanted Forest Water Safari is a huge part of summer for Central New York. The water park, just an hour from Utica, is opening Calypso's Cove - but the water park itself is still closed.

Recently, Dunkin' came out with Refreshers. They're made with iced green tea, and available in two flavors. Now the company is testing more drinks to add to the menu - and for once they're being tested right here in the Mohawk Valley.