The House Armed Services Committee has advanced a bill that includes $250 million for a major defense tech partnership between DARPA and the Air Force Research Lab in Rome, New York. At the center of that investment is the Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, a project championed by Rep. Elise Stefanik to help define what makes a quantum computer “useful”, and to keep the U.S. ahead of China in the global tech race.

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The New York State Attorney General’s Office has released body camera footage from a fatal encounter between state troopers and Matthew Brown in Barneveld. Brown died after being restrained during a mental health call, and the case remains under investigation.

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Five correctional officers charged in the death of inmate Robert Brooks at Marcy Correctional Facility were back in court this week, but all five cases were delayed. With video file issues and last-minute evidence disclosures, plea decisions are now pushed to May.

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After nearly 70 years, the Jack Boynton Community Pool — better known as the Clinton Pool — is closing for good. We look at the history, the challenges that led to its closure, and the memories it leaves behind.

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Congressman John Mannion toured Indium’s Utica facility this week, highlighting the company’s leadership in critical materials, workforce development, and efforts to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.

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More than 140 people gathered at Hart’s Hill Inn in Whitesboro to celebrate local volunteers during the annual Salute to Volunteers, hosted by Fifty Forward Mohawk Valley. In this episode, we highlight the impact of over 18,000 hours of service, honor a few standout individuals and organizations, and reflect on how quiet acts of kindness can shape a stronger community.

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Chobani is building a massive new dairy processing plant in Rome, and it’s set to change the game for local farmers. In this episode, we look at how the company’s growing demand for milk is creating new opportunities across Oneida County, from expanding herds to strengthening supply chains. Farmers from Ava to Marcy share what the investment means for their businesses, their communities, and the future of New York dairy.

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Chobani is making its biggest investment yet, building a $1.2 billion dairy plant in Rome, New York, and bringing more than 1,000 jobs to the region. In this episode, we look at why Rome was the right fit, what the new facility means for the local economy, and how this project could reshape Central New York’s role in the future of food manufacturing.

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