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Should a town be required to give a seldom traveled country road the same maintenance as a heavily traveled road? Senator Joe Griffo doesn't think so and a bill that recently passed in which he sponsored would give the towns the opportunity to determine the amount of resources used on a road if it's deemed low-volume.

A candidate for New York State's 53rd Senate seat is warning constituents that "civil war is coming" and they should "prepare to take the lives of their liberal neighbors" in a now-deleted post on X, formerly Twitter.

If you thought our local leaders support the upcoming toll hikes, think again.

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.

The New York State budget is nearly three weeks late and that could have negative effects on school districts across the state.

The money would breakdown to an 80/20 split, with the large portion being used to hire more officers in police agencies across the state.

A business owner, attorney, and philanthropist are among the titles she carries.

You'll be able to clear some space from your home this weekend, and do so while knowing the documents, medications, or electronics you're saying goodbye-to are being properly disposed of.

The Upstate Republican released a statement saying he believes the plan is another example of Gillibrand being more concerned about her own future than the communities she represents.

First responders in Oneida and Herkimer Counties received a boost in wireless communications yesterday with the expansion of AT&T's FirstNet network. The new purpose built sites - one in the City of Rome and one at the Herkimer County border by the Hinkley Reservoir, gives public safety and first responders a prioritized wireless network that allows for uninterrupted wireless communication.

Recent items in the news prompted this recommendation from a CNY State Senator.

Following a surprise visit at Marcy Correctional Facility last week, State Senator Joseph Griffo has met with the acting commissioner of the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS).