🌱 Why were New Hartford firefighters rushed to Marcy Correctional Facility?

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In today's newsletter:

• Why were New Hartford firefighters rushed to Marcy Correctional Facility?

Also on today's calendar: Teen Volunteer Hours and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 43 and low of 38 degrees.
• Friday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 53, low: 20.
• Saturday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Several fire departments fighting reported fire at Marcy Correctional Facility (cnyhomepage.com) — New Hartford firefighters were among several departments called to a reported fire at Marcy Correctional Facility, where multiple people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Emergency crews from Utica, Floyd, Rome, and state agencies also responded, while officials continue investigating the cause and the total number of injuries.
   

📸 Around New Hartford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Hartford

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Chili Night
  35 Kellogg Rd, New Hartford
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Teen Volunteer Hours
  Utica Public Library , 303 Genesee St , Utica
  3:00 pm
• Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins at Utica Comets
  Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium , 400 Oriskany St W , Utica
  7:00 pm
• New Hartford Girls Varsity Basketball @ Proctor
  Thomas R. Proctor High School , 1203 Hilton Ave , Utica
  7:00 pm
• Friday Night Improv
  The Uptown Theatre , 2014 Genesee St , Utica
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Cookie Exchange! — Grow Brewing Co.
  Grow Brewing Co. , 2 Campion Rd , New Hartford
  3:00 pm

Monday December 29

• "Get What You Get" Night! — Grow Brewing Co.
  Grow Brewing Co. , 2 Campion Rd , New Hartford
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Story Times
  Kirkland Town Library , 55 1/2 College St , Clinton
  10:30 am
• Crafting Group
  Kirkland Town Library , 55 1/2 College St , Clinton
  1:00 pm
• Special Town Board Meeting
  Municipal Building , 8635 Clinton Street , New Hartford
  4:01 pm
• Integral Yoga with Julia Fernandez
  Utica Public Library , 303 Genesee St , Utica
  5:15 pm
• Cortland-Homer vs. Whitesboro
  Whitestown Community Center & Ice Rink , 1 Championship Dr , Whitesboro
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This time of year, it's hard to get out and explore.
  But the New York State Office for the Aging is working with our partners at Discover LIVE to bring the world to you through virtual, LIVE world tours… (Nextdoor )
• Just announced: NYSOFA and Selfhelp Community Services are providing free access to the Virtual Senior Center for any older adult in New York State.
  Read our press release to learn more about this great platform to help older adults stay connected — which is especially important and timely during… (Nextdoor )

• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Member - Mid-Day Shift in New Hartford. Apply here.
• Home Depot posted a job opening for Lot Associate in New Hartford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Hartford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

• Utica Zoo declares Hadley, injured Canada Lynx kit, 'fully recovered' (uticaod.com)
• Historic Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica Secures Preservation Fund (wktv.com)
• Utica sees 31% decrease in gun violence over past year (romesentinel.com)

Whitesboro

• RFA defeats Whitesboro in girls varsity volleyball. See the highlights (uticaod.com)

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