Central New York DOT Workers Rescue Kitten Thrown from Moving Vehicle
A horrific act of cruelty did not end in tragedy thanks to a group of compassionate construction workers.
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'Once-In-A-Generation' Eclipse Leads To 'Record' In New York
The solar eclipse led to some records in New York State.
Woman Crashes Into DOT Vehicle In Work Zone In Marcy
A Rome woman has been cited after crashing into a state DOT construction vehicle.
Traffic Alert: Route 8 Bridge Ramp Closures Will Not Take Place
Due to strong winds, the State Department of Transportation says the ramp closures for the replacement of the Route 8 bridge in New Hartford will not take place today.
Owl Be There For You: DOT Worker Saves Owl That Flew Into His Windshield
Yet another owl has been saved in New York thanks to the kindness of a local DOT worker.
Another DMV Scam is Hitting Utica/Rome, This Time by Email
The DOT and the DMV say that this did not come from either agency, and that it is a phishing attempt to obtain your personal information.
DOT Says Emotional Support Animals Are Not Service Animals
Under a new rule, the Department of Transportation says it will no longer recognize emotional support animals as service animals, paving the way for airlines to deny the pets free flights.
Heroic New York DOT Workers Save Wayward Goats from Roadway
It's not every day you see wayward farm animals hanging out by the side of the road. (Except in Utica, where it seems to be a fairly regular occurrence.)
Central New York Travel Affected By Bridge Repair
Work on an overpass in New Hartford is compromising a highway and a major thoroughfare.
More Traffic Delays Expected For Utica Motorists
This just in from the Department Of Transportation. In the city of Utica, the Route 12 northbound bridge ramp to Route 49 West will remain closed for a while for backwall repairs. Motorists are being detoured to North Genesee Street, Auert Ave. and then back to Route 49 West. A temporary traffic signal will be encountered. But wait, there's more.