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Ares and Vera’s first peregrine falcon chick hatched atop Utica’s Adirondack Bank building, marking a hopeful new chapter for the city’s falcon population after the disappearance of Ares’ longtime mate, Astrid. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Utica father has been sentenced to state prison in the death of his 6-year-old son, after admitting he failed to get the child medical help. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reset Juice Bar in downtown Utica offers fresh, additive-free drinks and bowls while using local technology to recommend menu items based on customers’ wellness needs. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camden graduate Rachel Schwartz turned her childhood love of space into an aerospace career at Collins Aerospace, where she helped develop systems that supported the Artemis Two mission around the moon. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wynn Hospital says it recognizes ambulance wait-time problems, caused by rising patient volume and ER backups, and is working with EMS partners on clearer escalation steps and communication to reduce delays. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sherrill City Commissioner Chris Niles has resigned, saying the decision came after more than a week of reflection and conversations with family, friends, and colleagues. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph and Lois Humphreys, who met on a 1952 hayride, are celebrating 72 years of marriage built on faith, family, teamwork, and a lifetime of shared work and adventure. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica is preparing for another closely watched trial tied to the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi, and this time the focus is on former Mid-State correctional officer Caleb Blair. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week, a tiny 2.7-pound black bear cub was rescued alone on a road in Ava, given emergency care, and will later be released back into the wild. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome Health has opened a new 18-bay pre- and post-surgery unit next to its operating rooms, improving efficiency, patient comfort, and care as part of its $45.7 million hospital modernization project. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lee Town Board scheduled April 28th public hearings on two proposed water district projects totaling $36 million, while also discussing paving bids, possible public transit, and questions about board procedures. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities say three teens were charged after a planned shooting at Clinton Middle School was uncovered through Snapchat messages, a journal, and interviews revealing both attack plans and suicidal intent. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Ohio family, with ties to Central New York, was killed in a nine-vehicle crash on Interstate 71 after a tractor-trailer failed to stop in backed-up construction traffic. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Faubert, a 29-year-old Ilion firefighter, died after her car crashed into a tree Friday night in Richfield. The accident remains under investigation. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York State awarded $20 million to Rome, Utica, and Morris to support downtown revitalization projects that local and state leaders say will strengthen economic growth, public spaces, and quality of life across the Mohawk Valley. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome has received a second $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant from New York State to transform Bellamy Harbor Park and better connect its waterfront with downtown. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bunker Sports Bar and Golf Lounge is opening a new indoor golf, dining, and entertainment venue near Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, expanding its Central New York presence. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome police have charged 47-year-old Gregory Mignot Junior with second-degree murder in the death of 31-year-old Michael Brown, whose body was found with a chest wound on April 1st. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica was the site of this year’s regional National Civics Bee, where a dozen middle school students from across the area put their knowledge of government, citizenship, and civic engagement to the test. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FX Matt Brewing Company in Utica will host a Prohibition Party from April 8th to 11th celebrating Utica Club’s historic role as the first beer legally sold after Prohibition. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome police say 31-year-old Michael J. Brown was found dead Wednesday morning, April 1, in a wooded area near Railroad Street with a puncture wound to the chest, and his death has been ruled a homicide. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact police or Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listen...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in Oneida County, local leaders are using the moment to push a simple message: protecting children takes an entire community. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jury in Utica has not yet reached a verdict in the Jonah Levi murder trial and is continuing to review key testimony, body camera footage, and legal instructions before resuming deliberations today. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica police are testing Flock Safety’s new gunfire detection system alongside ShotSpotter to see whether it can improve gunfire response without expanding surveillance. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the weekend, hundreds of people across New York’s Mohawk Valley turned out for a new round of “No Kings” protests, joining a wider national movement focused on defending democratic norms and pushing back against what organizers describe as authoritarian leadership. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.