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Destito Announces Arts and Cultural Grants

(Utica, NY – Sept. 1, 2010) Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito (D/WF-Rome) recently announced that the New York State Council on the Arts has awarded $220,000 in grants to cultural organizations and facilities in the Mohawk Valley Region. Awards for local organizations include: *Capitol Civic Center, Rome, $3,400 for exhibitions *Central New York Community Arts Council, [...]

Unshackle Upstate Rates Griffo as Top 10 Advocate for Upstate

(Utica, NY) A bipartisan coalition of more than 80 business and trade organizations representing 1.5 million employees announced that State Senator Joe Griffo (R,C,I-Rome) scored a top 10 ranking for his pro-business voting record during the 2009-10 legislative session. The group, Unshackle Upstate, undertook the review in conjunction with its “Judgment Day” campaign, an initiative [...]

State Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Rome

Witnesses sought in July 29 accident (Rome, NY – Sept. 1, 2010) – State Police are continuing to investigate a Car/Motorcycle Fatal Accident that occurred at the intersection of Route 46 “Rome New London Road” and Oswego Road in the City of Rome on July 29, 2010 at approximately 3:30 p.m. State Police are currently looking [...]

Rome Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges

(Sullivan, Rome NY – Aug. 30, 2010) Madison County Sheriff Allen Riley reports that Deputies on patrol on Saturday morning, Aug. 28 at 3:45 a.m. in the Town of Sullivan stopped a vehicle on Route 31 after the deputy observed the car driving from the driving lane onto the shoulder of the road several times. [...]

Robin has ‘Catitude’

(Rome, NY) Robin is a gorgeous, 2 1/2 year old, spayed female, long haired gray and white cat. She is a fun and feisty kitty with plenty of “catitude!” Robin loves to play, but she can get a little rough with other cats. She enjoys being admired, and when she is in the mood, she likes [...]

Duke is Looking for Loving Family

(Rome, NY) Duke is a handsome, 3-4 year old, neutered male, black lab/flat coated retriever mix. He is social and friendly and he love to meet new friends. Duke likes to go for walks and he also enjoys lounging around like a couch potato. Duke is a sweetie, and he can’t wait to find a [...]

Utica, Rome Awarded Community Renewal Loans, Tax Credits

Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito (D-Rome) recently announced that the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation has awarded low interest loans and tax credits to the City of Utica for Kennedy Plaza and the City of Rome for Liberty Gardens. These awards were made through the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal’s [...]

Rome’s Howard Runs Western Intern Program at Morrisville State

Dodie Howard of Rome rides at Morrisville State College. Howard ran the western summer intern program at the college this summer. Morrisville State equine students participated in western intern program By Franci Valenzano, Public Relations Associate (Morrisville, NY) The hours were long, but the payoff was worth every minute for six Morrisville State College equine [...]

Destito: New York awarded Race to the Top education funding

(Rome, NY) “New York State has received nearly $700 million in Race to the Top Round II stimulus education funding. I am excited about the potential this money has to increase opportunities for our children.” “This award proves that hard work and dedication pays off. This year, we lifted New York State’s charter school cap, [...]

Fall YMCA Golf Classic Planned

Pictured is a scene from last year’s Golf Classic. 23nd annual event helps benefit children (Oneida, NY) The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley invites community golfers to participate in its Annual Fall Golf Classic at the Kanon Valley Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 15. According to Jeff Rowland, Volunteer Committee Chairman, “It is wonderful to [...]

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