Local Government

State Senator Joseph A. Griffo has responded to the recent decision by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve a rate increase for National Grid gas and electric customers.

State Senator Joseph Griffo has called on Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would prohibit food service and retail establishments in New York from refusing cash payments.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo is advocating for a series of bills aimed at addressing the rise in energy costs following recent and proposed rate increases by utility companies…

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo and members of the Senate Republican Conference have expressed concern about recent statements made by the Commissioner of the Office of Temporary and Disability…

Last week, Mayor Mike Galime and Assistant Corporation Counsel Mark Chieco met with the owner of the Algonquin building to set a specific timeline for needed repairs.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Oneida Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via…

The City of Utica has announced progress on its Fiscal Year 2025–26 paving program, focusing on improving road infrastructure and using public resources efficiently.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo has urged children and families in the 53rd Senate District to join the 2025 Summer Reading Program.

The City of Utica and the Utica Center for Development will host a series of events on Friday, July 4, 2025, to mark Independence Day.

Of the 3 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located across Oneida Times publication area two were approved in 2024, as per…

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Information industry located across Oneida Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and…

The City of Utica is set to host the Second Annual Pieces of HeART Art Show in collaboration with Upstate Caring Partners.

Of the 190 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Oneida Times publication area 178 were approved in 2024, as per…

FOIA Request to SUNY Polytechnic Institute regarding Chinese National students on June 16, 2025.

New York State Senators Joseph Griffo and Mark Walczyk presented the New York State Senate Liberty Medals to four high school students for their commendable actions during a fire incident.

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Manufacturing employers across Oneida Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B…

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon have introduced a legislative bill aimed at assisting communities in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley that were affected…

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across Oneida Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship…

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the convenience and safety for residents at gas stations.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo has voiced concerns over a proposed bill that could negatively impact small, family-owned dairy farms in New York, particularly those located upstate.

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo has announced the induction of Lawrence “Larry” Badger from New Hartford into the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame.

Lawrence Badger served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, achieving the rank of Sergeant.

Earlier today, a gas leak was detected at the Algonquin Apartments in Utica, New York, during a scheduled outreach effort involving the City of Utica, Oneida County, and community service…

New York State Senator Joseph Griffo announced the passage of a bill in the Senate that aims to provide tax relief for certain veterans.