UTICA, N.Y. -- A fire broke out early Friday morning at a residential home behind 1510 Kemble St. The Utica Fire Department reported that the fire originated in the first-floor rear room and spread throughout the entire building. The occupant had evacuated before firefighters arrived.

Police recovered more than 100 grams of cocaine, "a quantity" of meth and more than $13,000 in cash. The Utica Police Department said Grant is likely to face more charges as the investigation continues.

After a whole day of deliberations, the jury has yet to reach a verdict regarding the three corrections officers in the Robert Brooks case.

Tully’s Good Times is expanding in Central New York. The popular chicken tender chain has proposed a new location in New Hartford, according to the Rome Sentinel. The New Hartford Planning Board is set to consider the site plan at the former Uno Pizzeria and Grill at the Orchard at 8645 Clinton St.

UTICA, N.Y. — The Utica Police Department arrested a maintenance worker who tried to sexually abuse a woman at her home. The police said it charged Richard Melendez, 54, of Utica with aggravated sexual abuse on Oct. 3. He is also facing a charge for failing to change his employment status as a sex offender.

An early morning fire Sunday, Sept. 28, destroyed the Legend Hills Orchard's farm market southwest of Utica in Licking County. There were no reported injuries, but a fire official described the market as "a total loss." As a result, the orchard at 11335 ...

Richard Synek spent time in the U.S. Navy and later as postmaster general in Vernon Center before moving on to a new battle: feeding the country’s hungry veterans and their dependents. Synek founded Feed Our Vets in February 2009,