Randy Gorbman

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Special Olympians gather in Central NY for the Summer Games

By: Randy Gorbman

The games take place June 6 and 7 at various venues in the Utica area.

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Small business app aims to provide entrepreneurs with affordable financial services

By: Randy Gorbman

A recent immigrant to CNY saw the need and business opportunity.

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New ‘Visit Madison County’ brand designed to lure more tourists to CNY region

By: Randy Gorbman

Marketers want travelers to stop, stay, and make Madison County a favorite summer destination.

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Looking for a better way to assess the threat of domestic violence

By: Randy Gorbman

There's a push by a number of agencies in Oneida and Herkimer counties to get state legislation in place to better coordinate the response to incidents of domestic violence.

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Power project increases the flow of renewable energy and adds capacity to New York's electric grid

By: Randy Gorbman

New York state and local officials are celebrating the completion of a 100-mile electricity transmission project. That's part of a project that has taken place in phases over the last several years.

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Schumer visits federal workers in Rome to back unionization efforts

By: Randy Gorbman

U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) made a stop in Rome Thursday, criticizing a move by the Trump Administration that banned unions for a number of federal employees.

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Uticans collect items to help earthquake victims in Colombia

By: Randy Gorbman

Volunteers put up names of donors to earthquake relief efforts in Colombia at a donation center set up over the weekend in Utica. It’s called a “United Hands Wall,” and eventually messages from the donors will be sent to Colombia.

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Oneida County moves to ban sales of kratom

By: Randy Gorbman

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente and other officials held a news conference in June to announce the proposed local law banning sales of Kratom. He signed the legislation last week.

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Oneida County cracks down on synthetic cannabinoids

By: Randy Gorbman

For the second time in recent weeks, Oneida County's top official is targeting the sales of easy-to-obtain substances that have been linked to addiction and other health problems.

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Utica Nepali community works to support flood victims

By: Randy Gorbman

Nepali natives living in Utica look to spread the word about the aid still needed after the recent devastating flooding in a portion of that country.