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1 hour, 55 minutes ago  State police say they've been able to verify which of two men was driving a car that crashed and caught fire last weekend in central New York, killing both men and injuring a third.

Monday, June 17, 2013  Authorities have released the name of the 23-month-old girl who drowned in a creek during a family outing in the Washington Mills Athletic Park.

Friday, June 14, 2013  An 18 year old from the Town of Verona is recovering from a motorcycle accident Friday evening.

Thursday, June 13, 2013  State Police have arrested 49 year old Larry W. Utter for murder in the shooting death of his wife.

Wednesday, June 12, 2013  State police say they're investigating the gunshot death of a central New York woman in a shooting that was reported by a man who's being questioned by investigators.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  There's a new tool to track sex offenders in Oneida County. Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced Tuesday the sheriff's office is joining the "OffenderWatch" Program.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013  Residents in a two block area of Sherrill, Oneida County, were evacuated for about four hours while crews repair a gas leak.

Thursday, May 30, 2013  A Verona man was killed by a falling tree during a severe storm on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  There were scary moments at a Rome Federal Credit Union when an employee was attacked as he opened the business Wednesday morning.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  The Assembly member representing parts of Oswego and Oneida Counties is blasting the proposed settlement between Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Oneida Indian Nation.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013  The Oneida County legislature approves the land claim deal between the state and Oneida Indian Nation with a final vote of 16 to 13.

Monday, May 27, 2013  A state-brokered agreement with the Oneida Indians involving land claims and gambling rights will be considered this week by legislators in Oneida County.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A former scoutmaster and Trenton Town supervisor was found guilty Friday of sexual abuse.

Friday, May 24, 2013  A Rome man attempting to make a left turn collided head-on with Oneida County Sheriff's Office patrol car in the Town of Lee.

Thursday, May 23, 2013  The Cayuga Indian Nation sent letters to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Department of the Interior over concerns about the agreement with the Oneida's Indian Nation saying they would challenge any agreement which limits their federal rights.