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Central New York’s Red Cross depends on volunteers to respond to house fires and other local emergencies, providing immediate support to families in crisis when they need it most. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Hartford officials are fast-tracking plans for a Chick-fil-A and another unnamed fast-food spot at Avenue Plaza while focusing closely on traffic concerns and ongoing town financial cleanup. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bellamy Elementary posted the biggest year-to-year academic gains in the Rome City School District as the district reviewed ESSA accountability labels for 2025–2026, reset state intervention timelines, and outlined next-step improvement plans for identified schools. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rome City School District is building its next budget around the full tax-cap increase to protect student programs and operations, while it waits for final state aid numbers before sending the plan to voters in May. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica firefighters condemned a councilor’s joking “hazard duty” remark during a budget discussion about replacing chemical-laced turnout gear, saying it trivialized cancer risks. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2025, Mohawk Valley Health System handled rising patient demand while expanding outpatient and preventive services, investing in staffing, navigating leadership changes, and planning further growth in 2026. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Symeon Tsoupelis Senior, founder of Symeon’s Greek Restaurant in Yorkville, has died, and his family vows to continue his legacy of Greek cuisine, warm hospitality, and community care. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York’s Central and Northern district lawmakers split along party lines after Trump’s State of the Union, with Republicans praising his economic, border, and security agenda and Democrats warning his policies are worsening affordability and undermining trust in elections. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York state awarded $9 million in tax credits and subsidies to help DePaul Properties move forward with the Columbia Square Apartments affordable housing project in Utica. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Utica Anime-Fest returns to the Delta by Marriott Utica on Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., featuring vendors, artists, panels, special guests, and a 5:30 p.m. Sailor Moon concert, with $20 admission. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Cousins Pinball in Marcy has launched the CNY Pop Culture Monthly Marketplace, a once-a-month event bringing vendors selling comics, toys, cards, and other collectibles to the same building on River Road. Support the show: http://URSentinel.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.