News from November 2009

Erratic operation leads to DWI arrest on the Thruway

(Nov. 28, 2009) PATRICIA A. KEATING, age 43, of 7146 Rickmeyer Rd., Rome, NY was arrested by the New York State Police – Syracuse for Driving While Intoxicated after being stopped for erratic operation on the Thruway. Ms. KEATING was found to have a BAC of .12%; she was released to appear in the Town [...]

Blueberry / Cranberry Webinar Series Offered

(Oriskany, NY) Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County is hosting two more in a series of 3 webinars on blueberry and cranberry production topics. These workshops will be held at the Farm and Home Center at 121 Second Street in Oriskany.
Wednesday, December 2, Blueberry/Cranberry Production Topics, Dr. Gary Pavlis of Rutgers University will speak on [...]

CPA Presents the Audit Process to Nonprofit Group

(Utica, NY) The Oneida and Herkimer Nonprofit Executive Directors Group will present David Moynihan, president of the New York State Society of CPAs, for a program on the importance of quality audits and improving the audit process. This event takes place on Wednesday, December 9, 2009, from 1-2:30 p.m. at the chapel at the Rescue Mission, [...]

Griffo Asks SUNY Chancellor to Come to Mohawk Valley for Conference on Strategic Plan

(Utica – Nov. 29, 2009) – State Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R,I,C – Rome) today announced that he has formally asked the Chancellor of the State University of New York system to add the State Univerisity of New York Institute of Technology (SUNYIT) in Marcy, as a stop for the regional conferences designed to help [...]

Turning Stone’s Gingerbread Village Ready for Viewing

(Verona, NY) When most people were thinking of trick or treats and ghosts and goblins, Turning Stone Resort’s facilities department and bakery were already at work designing and creating all the individual parts that would make up the 2009 Turning Stone Resort and Casino’s vast Gingerbread Village, located in the Garden Lobby of the resort.
Executive [...]

Oneida Indian Nation news

Nation Distributes $5 Million-Plus in Bonuses
(Oneida Indian Nation – Nov. 27, 2009) Oneida Indian Nation Director of Media Relations Mark Emery announced today that the Nation awarded $5.1 million in bonuses this week to about 90 percent of its 4,800 employees.
“Despite the yearlong downturn in the U.S. economy and significant failures in the gaming industry, [...]

Destito: Dialogue on STEM Education Should be Conducted in Utica-Rome Area

(Utica, NY) Roundtable discussions on the state’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum have taken place in Troy and Buffalo, and likely will be conducted in Syracuse, but not in the Utica area and Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito (D/WF-Rome) says a roundtable also should take place in the Mohawk Valley region. The discussions [...]

Blood Drives Scheduled

(Verona, NY) The Madison-Oneida Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold two blood drives in Oneida County.
On Dec. 10, a blood drive will be held at the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School, 5275 Route 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
On Jan. 11, a blood drive will be held at the Turning Stone Casino, Patrick Road [...]

United Way Warms up the Area with New Coats

(Utica, NY – Nov. 24, 2009) It was a great start to the holidays for some area children. United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica added a bit of extra warmth with the delivery of plush winter coats to school principals at General William Floyd Elementary in Stittville, Donovan Middle School and Watson Williams [...]

Griffo, Destito Look to Curb Distracting Roadside Memorials

(Utica – Nov. 27, 2009) – Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R/I/C – Rome) and Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito (D/WF – Rome) today announced that they are seeking to introduce legislation aimed at providing safer, non-distracting, memorial displays alongside state roadways.
“Often following tragic events such as fatal accidents, family and friends mark the spot with flowers and other [...]

News from November 2009

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