The Observer-Dispatch

The Observer-Dispatch is the primary newspaper for the Utica-Rome metropolitan region in Central New York. It reaches readers in Oneida County, Herkimer County, and sections of Madison County. Located in Utica, New York, this publication is part of GateHouse Media.

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New York Jets 2025 schedule: First regular season game announced with London matchup vs. Broncos

1 day ago | uticaod.com | Albert Bainbridge IV

At long last, the Jets first regular season game of the Aaron Glenn, Darren Mougey era has been revealed. The NFL announced six of the record breaking seven international games on Tuesday morning, which included the Jets heading to London to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 6. Kickoff for the international contest is set for Sunday, Oct. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and will be televised on the NFL Network.
Jayson Tatum injury update: Celtics star leaves Game 4 vs Knicks with lower leg injury

2 days ago | uticaod.com | Dave Rivera

The Boston Celtics lost to the New York Knicks in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night. But they might have lost much more than that. Jayson Tatum, the Celtics' superstar leader, was helped off the court in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent lower leg injury.
Body pulled from Erie Canal in Floyd; identified as missing Rome man

2 days ago | uticaod.com | Amy Roth

The Oneida County Sheriff's Office Dive Team recovered a body from the Erie Canal in the Town of Floyd on May 11. The Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office identified the remains on May 12 as belonging to Brandon Montalbano, 40, of Rome, who was reported missing on April 24. A body recovered in the Erie Canal in the town of Floyd on May 11 has been identified as a missing man from Rome, according to the Rome Police Department.
Dancer, businesswoman, activist: Utica University alum recognized for beating stereotypes

4 days ago | uticaod.com | Amy Roth

Dancer Akira Armstrong, a 2005 Utica University graduate, founded the plus-size dance company Pretty Big Movement to challenge industry stereotypes. Armstrong's company gained national attention after a successful audition on America's Got Talent in 2015. Armstrong continues to teach dance and inspire others while considering her next career move. Akira Armstrong didn’t set out to change the world. The 2005 Utica University graduate just wanted to dance.
NY Giants Rookie Minicamp

5 days ago | uticaod.com | Chris Pedota

Chris PedotaEat Rutherford, NJ -- May 9, 2025 -- NY Giants head coach Brian Daboll addresses the media at Giants Rookie Minicamp. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com-USA Today NetworkEat Rutherford, NJ -- May 9, 2025 -- NY Giants head coach Brian Daboll addresses the media at Giants Rookie Minicamp. Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com-USA Today NetworkEat Rutherford, NJ -- May 9, 2025 -- NY Giants head coach Brian Daboll addresses the media at Giants Rookie Minicamp.
King, Crown and Indica among baby names rejected in New Zealand in 2024. See full list

6 days ago | uticaod.com | Greta Cross

Under New Zealand federal law, registered names cannot be offensive, resemble a title or rank, be unreasonably long, or include numbers or symbols. What do Rogue, Crown, Fanny and Mighty all have in common? They are all baby names rejected by New Zealand's federal government last year. New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs recently published a full list of names (40, to be exact) that were requested and rejected in 2024.
Oneida County Sheriff's deputy charged with arson, attempted murder

6 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

Police say the arson victim had no suspect for the arson, but did state her child's father was an Oneida County Sheriff's deputy who had been served custody papers. Police say Automatic Vehicle Location software showed Aaron Alshaman’s Oneida County Sheriff’s Vehicle was parked in a parking lot one street to the west at the time of the fire.
NY Rangers' future hinges on 'partnership' between Mike Sullivan and Chris Drury

6 days ago | uticaod.com | Vincent Mercogliano

TARRYTOWN - A 21-year-old Chris Drury was on a bus somewhere in Finland with his mind racing. He'd accepted an invite to play for Team USA in the 1997 World Championships following his junior season at Boston University, but Drury was questioning whether he belonged. That's when Mike Sullivan, a seven-year NHL veteran at the time, took the seat next to him. "I'm scared out of my mind," Drury recalled. "‘Am I good enough to be here? Should I be here?
NC residents saw a power outage. The reported cause? A black snake.

6 days ago | uticaod.com | Saman Shafiq

Over 10,000 people in North Carolina were without power earlier this week due to an unlikely suspect: a snake, according to reports. North Carolina's Durham area faced a power outage that lasted several hours around 11 p.m. May 5 with a Duke Energy spokesperson telling local media outlets WBTV , WSOC-TV, and WNCN that it may have actually been caused by a snake.
PiNZ in New Hartford closes; Pyramid Management demands $2 million in back rent, damages

6 days ago | uticaod.com | Casey Pritchard

In 2018, Sangertown Square LLC entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Pinz. On Dec. 6, 2023, a rent notice for non-payment went out to PiNZ.