HOLLAND PATENT — Andy and Julia Roberts, owners of the Tent Galley, are ready to help area residents plan events. They’ve been renting tents and party equipment for more than 22 yea...

The 118th Assembly District as proposed by Legislative Task Force on Demographic Research and Reapportionment. The Herkimer County portion of the proposed district is highlighted in green and includes towns generally north of the Mohawk River.

Illion, NY -- On Thursday, State Police in Herkimer responded to a tip that two individuals wanted by the State Police in Watertown on charges of Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine in the 3rd Degree were possibly in the Ilion area. Information was relayed that the subjects may have stolen a vehicle in the Indian Lake area and might possibly be in possession of a stolen handgun. The ...

The elementary principal at Mt. Markham Elementary School has been accused of using excessive force on a child, state police said.  

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- New York officials are pitching a plan to boost populations of one of the state's rare birds. The Department of Environmental Conservation is asking for public comment on its proposals to expand the range of the spruce grouse, which is on the state's endangered bird list.

New York officials are pitching a plan to boost populations of one of the state's rare birds.

A central New York woman admits she ran over a 74-year-old man, saying he paid her to do it because he was terminally ill...

HERKIMER -- A central New York woman admits she ran over a 74-year-old man, saying he paid her to do it because he was terminally ill. Jennifer Riesel of Little Falls pleaded guilty to attempted second-degree murder Wednesday in Herkimer County Court.

Jennifer Riesel and Francis "Mickey" Nelson Herkimer, NY -- The Little Falls woman who was charged with killing a man by running him over with a car in exchange for $180,000 pleaded guilty Wednesday and expects to be sentenced to...

The town of Manheim’s proposed one-year moratorium on hydraulic fracturing has been submitted to the Herkimer - Oneida Counties Regional Planning Board for review. That is according to town Supervisor John Haughton who said Tuesday evening the town expects the board will find no adverse county-wide effects during their review of the local law.

The city of Utica is taking baby steps toward the establishment of its own power utility – with the Common Council formalizing an exploratory committee.

Russell Marcum, 20, is facing charges in three burglaries in the Watertown area. Marcum was the subject of a multi-county car chase and a manhunt in September

UTICA -- A men's basketball game between two central New York community colleges was called off with less than a minute left after a brawl in the stands spilled onto the court.

The Associated Press The Associated Press UTICA, N.Y. A men's basketball game between two central New York community colleges was called off with less than a minute left after a brawl in the stands spilled onto the court. The Observer Dispatch of Utica reports ( http://bit.ly/zY2ZsD ) that the fight broke out among fans with 40 seconds left in Wednesday night's game in Utica between Mohawk ...

As Herkimer County officials monitor how to respond to a waiting list for the Meals on Wheels program, they’re not alone. Nationally, many Meals on Wheels programs are dealing with similar struggles due to increases in seniors needing the service, decreases in funding or both, said Marley Rave, spokeswoman for the Meals on Wheels Association of America.

A small group gathered in the basement of St. Mary's Ukrainian Orthodox Church on Friday evening hoping to preserve traditions from 'the old world' that are quickly fading.

BUFFALO, NY - A Buffalo man has been charged with three counts of animal cruelty after SPCA workers rescued three pitbulls Friday. The dogs -- a mother and two puppies -- were taken from a home at 138 Herkimer Street.

Does it seem like people always are saying winters of yesteryear were more severe? Well, on average, it’s true – at least according to a recent climate change study funded by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

Federal authorities say a central New York man has been charged with growing more than 3,000 marijuana plants inside a central New York barn.

Reigning Class D boys basketball state champion New York Mills had won 50 straight games against Section III teams, but the Marauders lost to Class B Bishop Grimes on Saturday.