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A beloved former Rome student who faced cancer with extraordinary courage will soon have her name permanently displayed at Stokes Elementary, where friends hope Ayla Griffiths’ story will inspire generations of children to face life’s toughest challenges with strength, compassion, and perseverance. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

A familiar face is taking charge of the Boonville Police Department, with plans to strengthen enforcement, tackle staffing challenges, and build a closer connection with the community. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed camping ban in Utica is moving closer to a vote, but a debate over homeless encampments, personal belongings, and the role of police is prompting major changes to the plan. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of pounds of cannabis are sitting unsold in Oneida County, as Nonna Farms warns a prolonged battle with New York regulators could push the company to the brink of foreclosure. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holland Patent agriculture teacher Megan Lamb has earned statewide recognition for her dedication to agricultural education, FFA, and helping students grow both in and beyond the classroom. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oneida County introduced Blaise, a new explosives-detection K9 named in honor of fallen Holland Patent Marine Lance Cpl. Blaise A. Oleski, who died while serving in Afghanistan in 2009. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of a neighborhood in Frankfort are asking town officials for help with an unusual problem: too many bees. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica’s Broad Street could look dramatically different by 2028, as the city moves forward with a nearly 5.8-million-dollar transportation project aimed at making the corridor safer and easier to navigate. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilion is considering a temporary pause on major developments that require unusually large amounts of electricity, as officials weigh the future of the former Remington Arms complex. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome is getting nearly two million dollars in state funding to transform Stevens Field into a new community park with an upgraded playground and recreational amenities. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long before today’s tech boom, a small company in Herkimer took on IBM, employed more than a thousand people, and helped turn the Mohawk Valley into a miniature Silicon Valley. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford is facing a foreclosure lawsuit after falling behind on its mortgage payments. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica schools are preparing for a major expansion of full-day universal pre-kindergarten, as New York moves toward making the program available to every eligible 4-year-old. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The City of Rome is honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor Joseph Fusco Junior with a permanent memorial recognizing his years of public service and dedication to the community. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rome City School District has significantly expanded its workforce over the past three years, adding 171 employees as officials focus on filling classrooms and support positions across the district. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new statewide public art program is drawing criticism in the Mohawk Valley, where State Senator Joseph Griffo says the state should have chosen a local organization to oversee the region’s murals. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At 106, longtime Rome art teacher and champion golfer Marge Hubbell is making history as the first person inducted into both the Rome Arts Hall of Fame and the Rome Sports Hall of Fame. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Rome city officials who witnessed the September 11th attacks in New York City remember the tragedy, uncertainty, unity, and lasting emotional impact of that day. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Mohawk Valley orthopedic surgeon is leading a national campaign to reduce opioid use after hip and knee replacements by using alternative pain-management methods that he says allow most patients to recover without narcotic prescriptions. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three juveniles are facing multiple charges after police say a fight broke out during a New Hartford High School football game. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Twenty-five years after the September 11th attacks, Clinton's Gordon Felt is still carrying the story of Flight 93. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime numbers are continuing to fall in Utica, part of a broader decline being reported across New York State. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica students and families kicked off the new school year Wednesday with excitement, hopes for academic growth, and a focus on safety across the district. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chobani is making another major investment in dairy manufacturing — this time in Pennsylvania. But officials say the move will not change the company’s plans for its massive new facility in Rome. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turning Stone Resort Casino has completed its $400 million Evolution expansion, opening "The Grand Expo" and becoming New York’s largest meetings and conventions resort. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.