Oneida County

Flu season starting early in upstate New York

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:14:21 +0000

The flu is making an early appearance across upstate New York this fall, from the North Country through the Mohawk Valley. With the holiday season approaching, experts say it becomes more important than ever to take precautions.

Oneida County bath salts use down, but drugs still a problem

Luke Tubia — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 13:40:16 +0000

The use of synthetic drugs like bath salts became a growing health and law enforcement problem in upstate New York this summer. Wednesday, the public had a chance to learn more about this latest trend in drug abuse at a forum in Utica.

State primary day brings confusion

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:56:08 +0000

It's a quiet primary day in Central New York this year. There are only scattered elections across the area on the day that lets voters, registered in political parties, choose who will be on the November ballot.

Technology could be key in allowing CNY residents an equal chance at healthy lives

Ellen Abbott — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:40:00 +0000

There is a difference of up to 33 years of life expectancy depending on where you live in Central New York and there is no simple answer to creating equal health for all.

Economics, race and gender all figure into these health disparities but technology could play a major part in closing the healthcare gap found between many Americans.