From the Newsroom: The Observer-Dispatch

Sarah Yaghy, leasing and marketing specialist at Deerfield Place, discusses the luxury market demand in Oneida County (Part 2 of 2).

Marquee Cinemas Operations Manager Bill Favorite talks about the new construction projects at the New Hartford Marquee Cinema-Orchard 14 movie theater. 

Here are highlights from the town hall meeting in New Hartford on Wednesday, April 10. 

Barneveld Fire Chief Kevin Kalk discusses a fatal fire in Trenton on Wednesday.

April Oswald, museum education director, talks about the MWPAI's new audio guide, “Patron, Artist, Muse: Women of MWP.”

John Ferguson, 38, of Yorkville was found guilty of manslaughter Wednesday, March 13, 2019, in Oneida County Court. Here, the jury delivers its verdict after returning from deliberations.

New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione discusses New York Mills' hiring of a new police officer.

Robert Butler, the owner of The Pizza Box, discusses why he believes The Pizza Box stands out from other pizza places in the area.

Photographer Tommy Brown talks about his upcoming gallery at the MWPAI.

Freshman members of the House of Representatives receive several weeks of training between the election and when they take office. U.S. Rep. Anthony Brindisi, D-Utica, talks about what it was like having his family with him for part of that process.

Michael Arcuri of the Ward Arcuri Law Firm on West Park Row talks about the annual Clinton Shoppers' Stroll and Holiday Parade.

Gary Schacher, Department Commander for the New York American Legion, summarizes the issues with the decline in Legion membership.

Jake Mihevc, associate dean of the Department of Business, Cybersecurity, & Computer Sciences at Mohawk Valley Community College, thanks the sponsors of the 10th CNY Hackathon at MVCC.

MVCC student Carter Dorie discusses the 10th CNY Hackathon

Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara explains the function of Integrated Domestic Violence Court, one of several specialty courts now operating in the county.

Paul Miscione discusses storm water districts

Mary Mettais of New Hartford received this phone message on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018. Officials say it is one of many examples of scam activity designed to obtain personal information or money from victims.

New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione speaking on the proposed budget he recently presented to the Town Board.

Noreen Hartung from ACR Health in Utica talks about her work as a health plan navigator.

Al Hodkinson, Community Relations Manager for F.X. Matt Brewery Co., talks about the third annual Octoberfest and what the brewery changed for this year.

Madison County Hop Fest hop king Michael Coons discusses regional brewing. Coons is the head brewer at Copper Turret Brewery in Morrisville, which collaborates with SUNY Morrisville's brewing program.

Gail Owen and Ed McTiernan talk about handing over the Powerhouse Gym in Utica to new ownership. Owen and McTiernan co-owned the business for 28 years.

Writer and Director of "The Cold Days of Summer" Michael Flores discusses the logistics of funding his movie.

Kevin Angell, owner of Angell’s Dairy Farm in Durhamville, discusses tariffs that are affecting the American agriculture industry

Utica City FC General Manager Tommy Tanner talks about moving from Syracuse to Utica

State Sen. Joseph Griffo discusses one of the reasons why he's running for re-election.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi speaks about the economic impact Turning Stone has had on the region.

Enthusiastic cowbells were just one of the motivating sounds that greeted runners in the 2018 Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

Utica Bread co-owner Tim Hardiman discusses his reaction to a recent article on Food & Wine Magazine's website.

Utica fire Chief Russell Brooks offers his perspective on the new interim chief of the department, James Barefoot.

Chet LoConti, assistant director of the City of Utica Youth Bureau, discusses some of the renovations happening at Addison Miller and Buckley pools.

Lisa Nagle, a principal with Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture, explains how some elements of the city's new zoning code came together, such as the applicable use tables.

Boilermaker race director Jim Stasaitis explains how the drug testing process works. 

State Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Newport is not seeking reelection to the state Assembly. His term ends Dec. 31. He talks with O-D reporter Ed Harris about what he'll miss and possible plans for retirement.   

Venice Ervin, presidnet of the Utica/Oneida County NAACP, talks about black representation -- or the lack thereof -- in local government.

Robert Calli, executive director of the Utica Municipal Housing Authority, talks about exploring opportunities outside of Cornhill.

Utica resident Freddie Hamilton discusses black participation in city events and government.

Utica Common Councilman Bill Phillips talks about his impression that some people consider themselves more American than others based on race.

Newly elected (or in one case, re-elected) Utica school board members Anthony LaPolla, Joseph Hobika Jr. and Donald Dawes discuss their goals for the district.

Andrew Holzhaur, 11, from Boy Scout Troop 111, talks about the robotic feature of the Boy Scout Council’s annual Spring Camporee, which was held in Rome on Saturday, May 19.

Utica Public Works Commissioner Dave Short describes some of the issues with the pool at Utica's Addison Miller Park.

Rome Mayor Jacqueline Izzo says Fort Stanwix is a big centerpiece of the downtown.

Ron Wargo, chair of Utica's golf commission, discusses what the commission needs to do for the city-owned Valley View Golf Course to be successful.

Kris-Tech Wire in Rome focuses on the community, which the mayor says helps the employees feel invested.

The Democrat from Utica is calling on the FTC and FCC to pay closer attention to mega mergers.

Nicholas A. Passalacqua, attorney at Passalacqua & Associates, discusses the legal imbroglio of Facebook allowing third-party companies to use its users' data.