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Vote for Mohawk Valley Athlete of the Week for February 9-15

Which Mohawk Valley athlete was the top performer for the 11th week of 2025-26 winter high school sports competition?
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What makes a snowstorm a blizzard? New York recovering from major snowstorm

A powerful nor'easter has officially been classified as a blizzard in the NYC area, bringing hurricane-strength winds and ...
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What to know about the spotted lanternfly

One invasive insect on the radar in New York is the SLF which feeds on more than 100 plants, including several crops such as ...
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'The church is just a building' Abundant Life Church holds service

Though the Abundant Life Church in Boonville is no more, its congregation’s spirits have remained as strong as ever as they ...
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Mohawk Valley high school sports schedule, scores for Feb. 23-March 1

Results and highlights for Mohawk Valley high school sports competition during the week of February 23-March 1, 2026.
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Eight college football coordinator hires I can't stop thinking about

From Bobby Petrino at UNC to Chip Kelly at Northwestern, we've seen some big-name college football coordinator moves. Here are eight noteworthy hires.