Every time a new business or improvement is proposed in a Central New York town or city, people come out to protest it. Our region is quickly becoming the "Not in my Backyard" capital of the world. The most recent NIMB victim is a proposed hotel in the Village of New Hartford.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is thanking multiple law enforcement agencies for the apprehension of a wanted fugitive. The suspect was wanted on several Felony charges and for failing to appear in Oneida County Court after posting bail.
It was a very challenging week for the New Hartford School District and its Administration as they dealt with the fallout from a racist piece of artwork that was put on display during a public art show last weekend. Now the district is taking serious steps to help make sure something like this never happens again by further educating families of the district and improve the diversity and inclusion within their schools.
Over the weekend Perry Junior High School in New Hartford held an District Art Show and students showcased their work to the public. One of the pieces in particular caught the eye of an attendee of the show and they were taken aback by the substance and content of the piece.
The Mohawk Valley Health System and Oneida County officials are working together to try and find an adequate reuse plan for the old St. Luke's Hospital Campus in New Hartford.