Madison County

Here in Central New York, the Food Bank of Central New York is receiving more than $708,000 to expand SNAP outreach across its 11-county service area.

That includes Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties.

The funding will allow the organization to reach communities that previously had limited access to dedicated SNAP assistance.

In Oneida County, the Food Bank will work alongside existing service provider RCIL while expanding outreach into Herkimer and Madison counties.

Food bank president and CEO Karen Belcher says she expects more individuals and families will need help navigating the changes.

She's also concerned that people losing SNAP benefits could increasingly turn to food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

The Utica Comets opened their season with a win for the first time since 2021, beating the Providence Bruins 2-1 behind goals from newcomers Gabe Klassen and Ben Steeves.

A documentary highlighting the Oneida Indian Nation's role in the American Revolution will be featured in a series of free screenings across Madison County this October.

More on that later.

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For Montegare, the job now is to build on what the department has already accomplished while reassuring Boonville residents that their local police force remains focused on safety, enforcement, and a stronger connection with the community.

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Finally, the Madison County Historian's Office will host three free screenings of a documentary exploring the Oneida Nation's role in supporting the colonial army during the American Revolution.

The People of the Standing Stone, directed by Rick Burns and narrated by Kevin Costner, will be shown October 8th in Hamilton, October 14th in Oneida, and October 20th in Casanova.

And unfortunately, Congressman Mannion declined.

The 22nd District contains all of Onondaga and Madison counties and portions of Oneida, Cortland, and Cayuga counties, including the cities of Syracuse, Utica, and Auburn.

Ms. Buller, welcome back to the program.

And I just want to say at the beginning, I appreciate your willingness to engage in a debate.