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The Clinton Art and Music Festival showed how creativity and community can give everything from fallen trees and scrap metal to old barns and historic buildings a second life. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s Appellate Division has agreed to review Gordon Mower’s claim that ineffective legal counsel influenced his 1996 guilty plea in the murders of his parents. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A newly graduated Rome Marine, PFC Brody Hanrahan, received the first "Lance Corporal Daniel J Geary Military Achievement Award", carrying forward the memory of the Rome Marine killed in Afghanistan in 2009. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Great New York State Fair butter sculpture uses 800 pounds of butter to celebrate New York traditions, dairy farming, and America’s 250th anniversary. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scientists in Utica are reporting a promising advance in the treatment of a serious heart condition linked to Noonan syndrome. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arts at the Palace is launching the Village Academy of the Arts this fall, offering semester-long music, dance, multi-arts, and mentorship programs for young artists in Hamilton. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Hartford is taking the next major step in reviewing a proposed BJ’s Wholesale Club at Sangertown Square. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome has rededicated the renovated front lawn of City Hall as the Joseph Griffo Green, honoring the former mayor and current state senator for his decades of public service. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica’s continued use of Flock license plate cameras is fueling debate over whether their value as a police investigative tool outweighs concerns about privacy, data sharing, and potential misuse. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disability advocates are calling on New York congressional candidate Anthony Constantino to apologize for a 2024 video using a disability slur, while Constantino and comedian Ricky Berwick defend the video and say the backlash is politically motivated. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Local artists Tim Rand and Maria Vallese are finishing a 1,300-square-foot mural at the Clinton Cider Mill celebrating agriculture, community growth, and the business’s upcoming 100th anniversary. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome’s Common Council unanimously approved a $150,000 Canal Street property purchase tied to downtown redevelopment, a revenue-sharing agreement with the new Copper City Chiefs hockey team, and several other local measures involving internships, traffic, property sales and dog-license fees. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chobani’s Rome plant is moving forward, with construction expected to begin between 2027 and 2028. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Residents of the Mary D Buck Memorial Apartments in Whitesboro are under new management, but village officials say many of the building’s old problems remain unresolved. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A double murder-suicide in Madison County has claimed the life of a longtime Rome businessman and community supporter, along with his wife. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A judge ordered Deerfield to approve PathStone’s 65-unit affordable housing project, ruling the town acted arbitrarily by delaying it over speculative infrastructure concerns tied to unrelated future development. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome school voters will decide in December on significant capital project that will include demolishing the former Staley Elementary School. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Rome business owner says Route 46 safety upgrades near Ridge Mills Elementary School could worsen traffic by removing road shoulders, while state officials argue the new sidewalk, curbs, and crosswalks will better protect pedestrians. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New York State Fair ranked fourth nationally for festival food, celebrated for its mix of affordable classics, creative indulgences, and diverse international offerings. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utica Common Council unanimously approved a five-year suspension of the city’s police residency requirement, allowing new officers to live in the county or neighboring counties in an effort to address recruitment shortages. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whitesboro Central School District held a realistic, multi-agency emergency drill simulating a chlorine gas leak to test response plans and improve student safety. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After 35 years on the federal bench, Judge David Hurd will be honored with the naming of Utica’s federal courthouse for his lifelong service, landmark rulings, mentorship, and commitment to preserving justice in the region. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica National Insurance Group has become an official Buffalo Bills insurance partner, marking its largest corporate sponsorship and expanding its visibility, growth opportunities, and community impact. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Star Performance Dance Centre" in Vernon earned "Studio of the Year" and numerous other national honors after 66 dancers delivered standout performances at the "Elite Dance Challenge" in Providence. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Utica City School District Board of Education held a brief but significant special meeting Monday evening, ending with a unanimous decision to place a district employee on paid administrative leave. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.