Many people who like to enjoy a cocktail after work, or over on the weekend aren't looking for a full meal. Sometimes they just want a little something to snack on while they enjoy their favorite adult beverage. Read more at http://ift.tt/2f5KHTW

When Mona de Vestel lived in Syracuse she spent time as a medical interpreter for Catholic Charities, working with refugees, and as a writing teacher at the State Universities of Oswego and Utica. Her book, “One String Guitar,” explores the life Francine, a woman who is living in Upstate New York 10 years after the […]

UTICA, N.Y. State Senator Joseph Griffo announced Monday he has secured $100,000 in state funding for the Utica Zoo. The funding will help renovate the primate building and housing for animals that are taken off the premises for educational purposes. Read more at http://ift.tt/2eMLcDZ

After 30 years of being shackled to heroin, Sidney Hobbs, of Utica, was over it. He went to get help. Read more at http://ift.tt/2ffUAlA

Fans of the PBS Kids television show “Odd Squad” can help the squad solve problems live with a new tour, “Odd Squad LIVE!” coming to the Durham Performing Arts Center on Nov. 5. The children's television show's creators wrote the live performance, which features new songs and two new agents — Oleanna and Orion. Agent […]

Both acts have been on the road together since October 8th but their fun together will end this Saturday in Utica, New York. Read more at http://ift.tt/2dUUhGE

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics and Roc Nation recording artist Dorothy Martin have teamed up and created an exclusive, limited edition OCC x Dorothy Lip Tar. The Lip Tar will debut on October 29 in Utica, NY where Martin will be performing in the Halestorm Tour. Read more at http://ift.tt/2ff9jwW

UTICA, N.Y. The man accused of shooting and killing a horse in Kirkland was sentenced in Oneida County Court Thursday morning. Robert Webster Jr., 43, plead guilty to criminal mischief last month for shooting a horse named Jak on Dec. 29, 2015. Read more at http://ift.tt/2fnnG1v

Who was driving a 2001 black Audi when it started to go off an Oswego County road this summer, swerved back into the opposite lane and crashed into trees? And was the driver drunk? State Police investigators can't answer those questions because one of the car's occupants – a Baldwinsville police officer – is refusing […]

As a special treat, all fans will be given a new version of the 'Rally Towel,' but instead of blue, the new towel will be green with the Comets alternate 'U' logo. Read more at http://ift.tt/2eVhlHp