The Oneida Daily Dispatch

NEW YORK — The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding motorcycle owners to renew their registrations before they expire April 30.

Utica, N.Y. — Helping local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Be A Neighbor Fund has raised over $27,000 since launching Feb. 1 and given financial awards to five local businesses to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fifth…

Cazenovia, N.Y. — Two in-person commencement ceremonies are planned on the Cazenovia College campus to celebrate the graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021.

Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol held a press conference at Westmoreland Central School, to inform the public of The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee No Empty Chair Campaign. The campaign is a weeklong education and enforcement initiative created to keep young…

Oneida, N.Y. — In the spirit of Earth Day, which is approaching April 24, the Oneida Rotary Club helped out the Madison County Historical Society by cleaning up their cottage lawn earlier this week.

Explore your options, find your passion and discover your talents and attributes. Turn something you love to do into a moneymaking venture. Think innovatively to transform your life. Put your focus on happiness, love, health and being the best you…

Oneida, N.Y. — Harbor Freight Tools will officially hold a grand opening for its new store in Oneida on Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A much-awaited economic boom coming off the pandemic recession appeared to edge closer to reality Thursday with fresh data showing the pace of layoffs dwindling, consumers spending freely and manufacturing rebounding.

Utica, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a partnership between the Empire State Trail and the nationally-known Boilermaker race to create the "Empire State Trail Challenge" - a four-month virtual race where participants can register and log their miles to…

Just six months ago -- it seems like so much longer -- many Democrats were supremely confident about their prospects in the 2020 election. Some saw Joe Biden winning in a landslide over then-President Donald Trump. Speaker Nancy Pelosi believed…

"Do you want to be a boy?" Keira Bell says that's a question her mother asked her when she was 14. She had been a tomboy in her youth, from a broken home. When she hit puberty, she suffered, as…

Utica, N.Y. — Oneida County wants all of its residents, particularly those aged 25-40, to rally together and get vaccinated against COVID-19. There's been hesitation or lack or urgency among this age group, said Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, but…

Keep life, love and your financial matters in perspective. Put a strategy in place to ensure you stick to your budget, and don't take on more than you can handle. You have so much to gain if you pay attention…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York will push back its curfew for bars and restaurants an hour to midnight, starting Monday, as the state continues to relax coronavirus-related restrictions, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

As the warm weather inches a little bit closer and more and more of the fun activities we used to enjoy come back into the fold, Vernon Downs is ready to begin its summer season, which kicks off on April…

NEW YORK — Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced the launch of a new initiative to assist with the stewardship of trailheads across the state and educate trail users before they enter the backcountry.

EDITOR'S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend.

NEW YORK — Updated guidance was recently made for graduation and commencement ceremonies organized by schools, colleges and universities in New York.

For their 25th wedding anniversary, I heard about a couple who took a long-awaited trip to Paris. The two vacationers first visited the magnificent Eiffel Tower. Then they visited the Louvre Museum and viewed some of the most famous works…

Last hunting season the DEC documented 22 hunting related shooting accidents.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Legal marijuana is coming to New York and hemp farmer Samir Mahadin sees it as a potential lifeline.

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The Oriska Valley Seniors met on April 1 at the American Legion in Oriskany Falls for their monthly meeting. Mike Silliman did a slide presentation of pictures taken at past meetings beginning with December, 2019 Christmas party through March, 2021.…

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Use your imagination to figure out a way to make the most out of any situation you face this year. The deeper you dig, the more you will discover that will help you get ahead. Get ready to let go…

Forestport, N.Y. — According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol, deputies recently responded to a two-car fatal motor vehicle crash at State Route 28 at Woodgate Road in the Town of Forestport.

Peterboro, N.Y. — The Gerrit Smith Estate National Historic Landmark (GSENHL) invites the public for a guided spring walk on the seven acres of the historic property to examine the trees, plants, soil, ecosystems, depressions, and many other aspects that…

Stay focused and be receptive to possibilities. When one door closes, another will open. Learn to go with the flow, and you will find it easy to get ahead. A steady pace forward will make a lasting impression on people…

NEW YORK (AP) — One woman carried a ruler at FBI headquarters so she could smack James Hendricks’ hands when he reached for her legs and breasts. Another went home shaken after he tugged on her ear and kissed her…

The Upstate New York resort is pleased to announce that its multi-award-winning and PGA-level golf courses will be publicly opening throughout the month of April 2021, offering a wide-variety of courses for players of all skill levels.

NEW YORK — Although weddings and other big celebrations are going back on the calendar in the U.S., business owners who make those events happen expect a slow recovery from the impact of COVID-19.

Hamilton, N.Y. — COVID-19 has shown the world a lot of pain, but it has also provided many opportunities for kindness.

The Oneida football team was looking to pick up a win against Canastota after suffering a loss to their rival, VVS. Although it was a hard-fought game, Oneida once again has fallen short. After multiple turnovers from both squads, Oneida…

In keeping with one of their goals to help meet the educational needs of the Canastota Central School District, the Canastota Alumni Association donated one thousand dollars to the Canastota Public Library to support its partnership with the Dolly Parton…

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Pick up the pace. Set goals, deadlines and plans, and draw on people who can offer information, assistance and emotional support. Don't give up when all that's required is discipline, hard work and dedication. Personal gain is within reach, and…

Let's go back in time slightly, to when Mercedes-Benz manufactured the GLK series — its weirdly shaped boxy SUV that was slightly ahead of its time.

Q. I have a manual transmission in the vehicle that I drive most days. I'm in the habit of keeping the vehicle in gear with the clutch depressed when I'm stopped for a red light and releasing it when I…

Barring natural disasters or unforeseen health crises, chances are I'll watch around 150 Red Sox games during the 2021 season, along with parts of other contests as the pennant races advance. And I would have done so, it's important to…

“You get what you pay for.”It’s always a question of when rational policy meets the politics of the moment. Now it’s the deductibility of state and local taxes (SALT) versus the question of, “How are you going pay for it?”This…

SYRACUSE, NY – The Syracuse Mets are excited to announce that tickets for the 2021 baseball season will go on sale starting Tuesday, April 20th at 10 a.m. Tickets will be available at the Onondaga Coach Ticket Office at NBT…

Consider what you want, and proceed full steam ahead. Connect with people who can help you bring about positive changes. Be brave, speak up and take action. Find your passion and do your best to make a difference. Share your…

EDITOR'S NOTE: This calendar is being regularly updated to reflect all event cancellations and postponements. However, it is recommended that readers contact event organizers before they attend.

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