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Are you eligible for the potential COVID tax refund?
Americans who paid IRS penalties or interest during the COVID-19 pandemic may still be able to file a claim for a potential refund.
Free STAR workshop Wednesday
UTICA — The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance will host a School Tax Relief Program (STAR) seminar from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, at the Utica Public Library, 2nd floor gallery, 303 Genesee St.
Students build, fly drones at Rome STEM camp showcase
ROME — The best part of attending Drone Camp was getting to know her fellow participants, Addie Zysk of Utica said Friday at the Drone Camp Showcase in the SkyDome Hangar at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome. And flying…
Bo Bichette held out of Mets' lineup for second straight game with leg soreness
Bo Bichette has been held out of the Mets’ lineup for a second straight day because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and the infielder may sit through the All-Star break. Manager Andy Green says Bichette felt pain…

95 percent say US in affordability crisis: Survey
Around half of all Democrats, Republicans and independents said they have had issues affording the price of necessary goods like gas and food.
New Hartford Police arrest man for violating order of protection
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Police Department announced that a man has been arrested on four felony charges and a misdemeanor after a multi-week investigation into repeated violations of an Oneida County Family Court Order of Protection.
How redefining one word strips the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat
The majority of endangered species listings over the years have involved habitat loss, from Chinook salmon to island foxes and many birds.
Term limits and common sense needed
The world is changing with each passing day. There one thing that doesn’t change is career politicians.
School district needs to rework bloated budget
We continue to hear the phrase "if you vote against the school budget, the children will suffer." The reason they would suffer is because the district is heavy with administrative positions. There is no need for four principals, one for…
Iran deal adds to growing list of failures and broken promises
Broken promises and betrayal are the words that come to mind when I look at the United State’s agreement with Iran.

Americans’ concerns about AI outweigh excitement nearly threefold: Poll
Americans are nearly three times as likely to be concerned rather than excited about the growing footprint of artificial intelligence in society, according to a new biweekly survey about the public’s sentiment on the advancing technology.

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year: Data
Health insurance costs have been rising across ACA and other health insurance programs at a time when voters in the approaching November elections say affordability is among their top concerns.