President Trump’s 100 Days Celebration – Hosted by the Oneida County Republican Committee  The Oneida County Republican Committee invites you to a special evening commemorating the landmark achievements of President Trump’s First 100 Days in office.  Tuesday, April 29th  5:00 PM – 8:00 PM  Roselawn Banquet Facility 446 Main Street, New York Mills, NY  Limited seating available! Reserve your tickets now at www.ocnygop.org “This is a time to reflect on the momentum of President Trump’s leadership and look ahead to the continued success of his second term,” said Committee Chair

ANNUAL E-RECYCLE DAY IS BACK IN VERNON! Saturday, May 3rd, For the VVS Area! VVS Mini Storage – 4560 Verona St., Vernon, NY Time: 9 AM – 2 PM (or until truck is full) Join us for our Annual E-Recycle Day at VVS Mini Storage, proudly sponsored by My Upstate NY Marketing! Help keep our community clean and protect the planet by safely disposing of your unwanted electronics—for FREE! We Accept: Laptops • Desktops • Tablets • Phones • Printers • Wires • Monitors • Keyboards • Fidges •Stoves •Microwaves •air conditioners And More! ON-SITE DATA DESTRUCTION! Worried about your personal information? Don’t be! We offer FREE data destruction on laptops, desktops, tablets, and phones using our professional-grade data destruction machine on-site, available only on the day of the event. Please only have 1 tube TV or CRT monitor per car. Let’s work together to protect our environment and your privacy, one device at a time! Tell your friends and neighbors, the more we recycle, the better our community becomes. Questions? Message or call us at (315) 796-1108

🗓 Friday, May 9 from 9 - 11 AM 📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Utica This breakfast brings together tourism, hospitality, and business leaders from across the region to connect with our local and state legislators. It’s a morning of meaningful conversations, relationship-building, and advocacy for the industries that drive our economy. This event is open to all partners in the tourism, hospitality, and business community—including hotels, attractions, event organizers, restaurants, and beyond. This event is also uniquely tailored for state and local elected officials representing Oneida County, the Mohawk Valley, and Central NY to hear about the interests of the tourism industry

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Join us! Winners selected by voting to be held 4/30. Winning designs move on to compete against other Mid York libraries.

Annual Chicken BBQ in memory of John's Birthday

MAY 10TH 135 CEMETERY ST. FRANKFORT, NY 13440 9 AM-4 PM FREE ADMISSION. BOOTH RENTALS AVAILABLE 10X12 $40 CALL (315) 895-7464

Get Ready, Utica! Canned Heat is Coming to Town! Legendary blues-rock band Canned Heat is bringing the boogie to The Stanley Theatre on Friday, July 11th! With hits like "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country," this iconic group is ready to light up the stage with their unmistakable sound and high-energy performance. Don’t miss your chance to see a band that helped shape the sound of Woodstock LIVE in Utica!  Tickets are going fast — grab yours now and get ready to boogie!  Date: July 11, 2025  Location: The Stanley Theatre, Utica, NY  Time: Doors open at 7 PM  Let’s make this a night to remember, Utica! Who’s going with you? #CannedHeat #StanleyTheatreUtica #LiveMusicUtica #OnTheRoadAgain #BoogieWithCannedHeat #UticaEvents https://www.ticketmaster.com/canne.../event/00006245C0B45005

202334 Replacement of bridges carrying NYS Rte 69 over Sauquoit Creek (BIN 1009919) and Main St over Sauquoit Creek (BIN 2255640), Villages of Whitesboro and Yorkville, Town of Whitestown, Oneida County.In Development 203833 This project will replace the existing traffic signal and address pedestrian upgrades as necessary at the Rt. 365/Rt. 5 Intersection in the Village of Oneida Castle, Oneida County.Future Development 204603Approximately 2600 linear feet of (5-ft. wide) sidewalks will be constructed on both the north and south sides of Burrstone Road, (NYS 921B) west of French Road in the City of Utica, Town of New Hartford and Village of New York Mills as shown on local In Development 204707 THIS PROJECT WILL REPLACE TWO BRIDGES CARRYING ROUTE 921C (NORTH GENESEE STREET) OVER MOHAWK RIVER, HARBOR LOCK ROAD AND ERIE CANAL (BIN 4051710 & 4051720), CITY OF UTICA, ONEIDA COUNTY.  THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO REHABILITATE N.GENESEE STREET FROM WURZIn Development 206540This project will replace the bridge carrying Rt. 12B/Oriskany Creek (BIN 1009890). and the replacement of the Rt. 12B/Unnamed Creek Culvert (C260100), which will become bridge size. This project will also include paving approximately 800 ft. from C2In Development 230350 This project replaces the bridge carrying NYS Route 46 over the Erie Canal (BIN 4025690) in the Town of Verona, Oneida County. In Development 230351 This project will rehabilitate the substructure and replace the superstructure of the bridge carrying Rt. 46 over Stringer Brook (BIN 1025780) and will fully replace the structure carrying Rt. 46 over Lansing Kill (BIN 1025790) in the Town of Western In Development 230352 This project will rehabilitate 6.25 miles of NYS Route 46 from the bridge over Lansing Kill to Holmes Rd in the Towns of Western, Ava, and Boonville, Oneida County.  The project will also address deficient guiderail, drainage, and signing within the Development 275474Utica Harbor Pedestrian Bridge will connect Harbor Point to the Nexus Center, City of Utica, Oneida Co.In Development 275510 THIS PROJECT WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CULVERT THAT CARRIES CRAIG RD OVER SHERMAN BROOK IN THE TOWN OF KIRKLAND, ONEIDA COUNTY. In Development 280652This project will improve the Rt. 46/Wright Settlement Rd. Intersection, from N. James St. to the first driveway of Ridge Mills school along Rt. 46. It involves traffic control device improvements and/or minor geographic improvements in the City of R In Development 280655 REGIONAL TRAFFIC SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT & REQUIREMENTS PROJECT 24, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, REGIONWIDEIn Development 280658CRACK SEALING PROJECT 24, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, REGIONWIDEIn Development 280679PAVEMENT MARKING PROJECT 25, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ONEIDA and MADISON COUNTIESIn Development 280686CULVERT REPAIR / REPLACEMENT PROJECT 25, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, REGIONWIDEIn Development 280687 This project will replace the Route 20/Unnamed Creek Culvert (C260033), just east of the Rt. 20/Rt. 8 Intersection in the Town of Bridgewater, Oneida County.In Development 280693 This project will provide safety enhancements for pedestrians and motorists at the Route 365/River Road Intersection in the City of Rome, Oneida County.  Elements may include: Pedestrian Signal Upgrades, Striping, and/or Lane Reconfiguration. Future Development 280702THIS PROJECT WILL REHABILITATE ONE DEFICIENT CULVERT (C270021) AND REPLACE TWO DEFICIENT CULVERTS (C260194, C260195).  THESE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS WILL ADDRESS THE STRUCTURAL DEFICIENCIES AND HYDRAULIC INADEQUACIES AT EACH LOCATION.  ALL THREE CULVERTIn Development 280739 This multi-site pavement resurfacing project will improve pavement locations along Route 20 in the Town of Sangerfield, and Route 12 in the Village of Waterville, Oneida County. Also, along Route 26 in the Town of Eaton and Route 13 in the Village of DeRIn Development 280743 This project is a bridge preventative maintenance Job Order Contract (JOC) covering Hamilton, Madison, & Oneida Counties. 2LC131This Project will replace and rehabilitate large culverts on the state system with a focus on safety, infrastructure and hydraulic resiliency, supporting the state's economy and environmental stewardship (CINs C240033, C270026, C270037.)

🔥 Be the Hero Your Community Needs – Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 🔥 Have you ever wanted to make a real difference? To be the person who runs toward danger when others run away? To serve your community with courage, dedication, and heart? Now is your chance! Volunteer firefighting isn’t just about putting out fires—it’s about saving lives, protecting neighbors, and making an impact that lasts a lifetime. In New York, becoming a volunteer firefighter comes with incredible benefits: 🚒 FREE Training & Certifications – Learn life-saving skills, emergency response, and fire prevention techniques.🎓 Tuition Assistance & Scholarships – Programs like the Firefighter Tuition Assistance program can help with college costs!💰 Tax Breaks & Pension Programs – NYS offers tax incentives and potential pension benefits for volunteers.👨‍🚒 Job & Career Advancement – Firefighting experience can open doors to careers in emergency services, law enforcement, and more!💪 Physical & Mental Strength – Stay active, challenge yourself, and gain a sense of fulfillment.🤝 Brotherhood & Sisterhood – Join a family of dedicated first responders who always have your back.❤️ The Reward of Giving Back – Nothing beats the feeling of knowing YOU made a difference in someone’s life. If you've ever thought about stepping up, now is the time! Your local fire department needs YOU. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and a heart for service. 🔥 Are you ready to answer the call? 🔥 Drop a comment or visit www.fireinyou.org to learn how to become a volunteer firefighter in NY today! #VolunteerFirefighter #BeTheHero #ServeYourCommunity #FirefightersNY #MakeADifference