Sylvan Beach may be small in size, but this lakeside gem on the eastern shore of Oneida Lake is packed with charm, history, and plenty to do. Whether you’re visiting for a day or making it your summer getaway, here are five spots you won’t want to miss.

A traffic stop was initiated, and troopers interviewed the sole occupant of the vehicle, identified as Michael Hollywood, age 39, of Coxsackie, NY. During the investigation, a search of Hollywood was conducted, which yielded illegal narcotics on his person. The vehicle was also searched, and the following illegal narcotics were found within the vehicle...

On August 11, 2025, at about 4:45 a.m., State Police responded to a reported crash between two tractor-trailers that occurred in the northbound lanes of the New York State Thruway between Exits 20 & 21 in Catskill, NY. 

School employees arriving the next morning discovered evidence of tampering and damage inside the building. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division, Forensic Identification Unit, and Juvenile Aid Unit responded to investigate.

Town of Babylon, Suffolk County – August 10, 2025 A tragic accident at Belmont Lake State Park claimed the life of a two-year-old child Sunday afternoon. According to New York State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 2:43 p.m. in the park’s North parking lot, when the child was struck by a 2016 Acura. The driver of the vehicle immediately called 911 and remained at the scene, cooperating fully with investigators. Following a thorough review, authorities determi

On August 10, 2025, at 6:42 P.M., Troopers out of SP Lockport responded to a 911 call for a 17-year-old male swimming in a pond that went under water and did not resurface near Deer View Drive in the town of Royalton. Numerous first responders entered the water in an attempt to locate the male with negative results. NYSP Under Water Recovery Team and members of the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team responded and continued searching the pond.  At 8:53 P.M., NCSO Dive T

UPDATE:  August 11, 2025, 9:00 a.m. On August 11, 2025, at approximately 12:39 a.m., troopers out of State Police Tarrytown responded to...

The New York State Police are warning the public after recently receiving an increasing number of complaints from victims of computer and phone scams.  Most recently, several citizens have been targeted in the Otsego County area. Troopers have learned that several victims have lost thousands of dollars and some have even lost their life savings.

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Uqoeon Lawrence, age 29, of Syracuse, was sentenced last week to 180 months in prison for drug trafficking,...

Press Release: On August 6, 2025, members of the New York State Police arrested 35-year-old Preston S. Premo from Madrid, NY, for...

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In today’s competitive landscape, standing out as a small business isn’t just important—it’s essential. With limited budgets and local audiences, small business owners need smart, cost-effective advertising strategies that actually deliver results. Here are the top 3 advertising strategies that are helping small businesses across Upstate NY thrive:

2 Rome Men Arrested - Possession of Stolen Property Following Westmoreland NY Storage Unit Break

According to Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol a Georgia man has been arrested on a weapons charge stemming from an incident in the...

Authorities Investigating Death of 26-Year-Old at New Horizons Resources Facility

State Police were advised of a RV roll over on I-90 eastbound near Exit 43 in the town of Manchester.

On July 29, 2025, at about 1:30 p.m. Troopers responded to the report of a two-car crash on State Route 145 at the intersection of Schoharie Hill Road in Schoharie, NY. The investigation determined that a southbound vehicle attempting to make a left turn onto Schoharie Hill Road was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound. Melissa L. Guest, 49 of Jefferson, NY who was the front seat passenger in the turning vehicle sustained severe injuries during the crash and was declared

At approximately 2:25 p.m., the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit responded to a distress call reporting a capsized vessel near Buoy 117, off Godfrey Point. Upon arrival, deputies learned that a good Samaritan had already pulled one of the boat’s occupants from the water and onto their vessel. A short time later, a second good Samaritan located and rescued the second occupant, who had also been adrift in the water.

On July 26, 2025, Austin E. Leonard, age 28, of LaFayette, NY, has succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.

Sherrill, NY – On July 27, 2025, New York State Police from SP Oneida conducted a traffic stop on a 2024 Nissan Altima in the city of Sherrill after receiving a BOLO from Madison County 911 regarding a vehicle operating erratically in the city of Oneida. The operator, identified as Edwight LaFlair, age 27, of Syracuse, was exhibiting signs of impairment and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. He was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated.