P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-2-26
41 year old Franklin Gentry of Utica was arrested by Norwich Police Friday for Attempted Murder in connection with a fatal stabbing in Utica on February 15th. U.S. Marshals tracked gentry to Norwich, they coordinated with Norwich Police, Gentry was found Friday at West Main & Guernsey Street in Norwich at around 2:00 PM. Gentry was brought back to Utica by US Marshalls & faces court action On the attempted Murder charge, additional charges are anticipated.
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Governor Hochul directed intelligence communities & cyber experts here in the State to coordinate with local law enforcement as well as federal law enforcement to Keep New Yorkers safe following military interaction with Iran in recent days:
(Hochul 3-2-26)
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed local and federal law enforcement to prioritize the safety of New Yorkers, especially at their places of worship for the near future as long as the military actions are continuing in the Middle East.
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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament returns to downtown Norwich again July 11th & 12th, and the push is on to get certified referees to participate, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 3-2-26)
Revoir said that the National Macker tournament officials have added 12 more locations for tournaments this year, more information is available at Macker.com.
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The State DMV is urging New York Vehicle Owners to check their vehicles for safety recalls as part of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week this week through March 8th. State Department of Motor Vehicles officials stated that 1 out of every 5 cars on the road had an open recall, which amounts to about 2 million vehicles in New York, go to dmv.ny.gov to see if your vehicle has a recall.
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The State DEC & Area Fire Departments announced that the annual Burn Ban will be from March 16th to May 14th this year. Open Burning of brush or debris is prohibited during that time-frame, to prevent wildfires & grass fires during the traditional driest time of the year.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-2-26
Following U.S. military operations in Iran, State Police are taking precautionary steps to protect communities across the state. Troopers are increasing their presence at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites in coordination with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. So far, there were no specific, credible threats to New York, residents are asked to remain alert and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement.
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The Grand Union grocery store on East Main Street in Norwich is closing On March 7th, leaving many city without its only local grocery option within walking distance of Downtown. City officials are working with state & federal representatives to try to bring a centrally located grocery store to downtown Norwich. The Grand Union in Hartwick Seminary is also schedule to close permanently this week.
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The Governor’s Office reminds New Yorkers that March is Maple Month. Residents & visitors are encouraged To Participate in Upcoming Maple Weekends on March 21-22 and 28-29, and Special Promotions at New York’s Welcome Centers. New York State Ranks Second in the Nation in Maple Production behind Vermont, New York Maple Producers had 829,000 Gallons of Maple Syrup in 2025.
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