1+ hour, 30+ min ago  (421+ words) Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol, left, introduced his department’s newest K-9 Billie, center, at the Sheriff’s Office Friday morning. Billie is named after donors Tolpa’s Auto Parts in Remsen and WB Payne in Boonville. The newest K-9 at the Oneida…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (326+ words) One of the Utica Zoo's four newly arrived peacocks explores its habitat in the Asian Realm. The zoo is inviting the community to help name the birds by voting on its Facebook and Instagram pages through Aug. 1. Spirit, a 23-year-old…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (60+ words) The Utica Zoo will host its second annual Mesta Fiesta on July 19, featuring mariachi music, authentic Mexican food, dance performances and family activities. UTICA — The Utica Zoo will celebrate the Mohawk Valley's Latino community during its second annual Mesta Fiesta…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (459+ words) Daisy, found illegally tied outside Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society, is in high spirits and will be available for adoption July 7. Daisy was found on the morning of June 27 illegally tied to the kennel outside Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society....

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (385+ words) Woodchucks do good things. Or so the Department of Environmental Conservation says. “They aerate the soil.” Or even miniature sunflowers. They also have gnawed several chunks out of the lattice under my porch, presumably to be able to squeeze their…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (208+ words) WESTMORELAND — A Westmoreland man has been arrested after three dogs were found in a dumpster, one dead and two alive but severely emaciated, according to New York State Police. The State Police reported that it received a complaint from Oneida…...

4+ week, 3+ hour ago  (639+ words) Buffalo Guinea Pig Mafia said they took 21 guinea pigs — a fraction of the total — from a Utica woman whose population problem spiraled out of control. UTICA — There’s a famous “Star Trek” episode in which the U.S.S. Enterprise becomes…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago  (165+ words) Rome Sentinel ROME — A Rome woman is facing animal abuse charges after police say she left two emaciated dogs tied to the fence at the city of Rome Dog Control Building at 112 W. Liberty St. Police said that they were…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (285+ words) These adorable Sumatran tiger cubs who were born in the U.K. have ventured outside their enclosure in a huge milestone for conservation. The three cubs, two girls and one boy, were born to first-time mom Tipah and dad Nakal and are…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (248+ words) UTICA — The Utica Zoo invites friends and family for an evening of music, memories and making a difference at the upcoming Cubs Cotillion, a parent-and-child dance where families can dress up, dance and support the zoo. Guests can expect an…...