Rep. John Mannion says $2.062 million in federal funding has been awarded for new mobile command centers for the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office and Syracuse Police Department.

The Maynard Volunteer Fire Department unveiled a new EMS vehicle, dedicated a tower ladder in memory of Thomas P. Phelps and honored Past Chief Jared Pearl.

New York awards nearly $36 million for gun violence prevention. Mohawk Valley gets $1.54 million; Utica reports no gun deaths through August.

Picente will present Oneida County’s 2027 budget Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. in Utica. Here’s how to watch and what residents should examine.

Forest Hill Cemetery marked the Childs Chapel restoration launch Sept. 29. The Chamber reports $122,000 raised toward a $150,000 goal.

Three Pratt Munson students created the 2027 Heart Run & Walk artwork during a six-hour design sprint. The event returns March 20.

Fire Prevention Week runs Oct. 4–10. Red Cross urges smoke alarm checks, escape drills and safer cooking and heating habits.

Munson will screen the Metropolitan Opera’s Così fan tutte on Oct. 3 and Macbeth on Oct. 17 in downtown Utica, with both live broadcasts starting at 1 p.m.

The Venerable Tenzin Yignyen will create a ceremonial sand Mandala of Compassion at MVCC in Utica from Oct. 26-29, followed by a free public dismantling ceremony Oct. 30.