🌱 How a Florida fraud case ended with an arrest in New Hartford
New Hartford, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, New Hartford! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Florida fraud case ended with an arrest in New Hartford
- How a New Hartford teacher’s flu turned into a heart transplant
- New Hartford lacrosse star takes her record-setting game to Division I
Also on today's calendar: Late Nite Catechism and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Sunshine and some clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 53.
- Monday: Windy with a shower in spots, with a high of 61 and low of 36 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida man arrested in New Hartford fraud investigation (cnyhomepage.com) — New Hartford police have charged a 21-year-old Florida man after nearly $10,000 in alleged fraudulent transfers were traced to accounts at First Source Federal Credit Union, headquartered in town. The suspect surrendered to New Hartford police and faces an initial third-degree grand larceny felony charge, with additional charges possible and a future appearance scheduled in New Hartford Town Court. 
• At 42, She Got the Flu—and Ended Up Needing a Heart Transplant. Now, ‘I Want to Live the Best Life Possible' (people.com) — A New Hartford high school English teacher and mother of four is sharing how a bout of flu led to heart failure and a life-saving transplant, urging neighbors not to ignore lingering symptoms. Her journey took her from local classrooms to Cleveland Clinic and back, supported by students and colleagues who rallied with fundraisers and heart walk teams.
• Rausch Announces 14 Additions to 2026-27 Roster (letsgopeay.com) — A standout New Hartford lacrosse player, Natalia Viola, is heading to Austin Peay State University after earning Tri Valley League Player of the Year, New Hartford team MVP, and multiple All-CNY honors. Her record-setting high school career, including 238 points and four straight first-team league selections, is spotlighted as she joins 13 other newcomers on the Governors’ 2026–27 roster.
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The Stanley Theatre, 259 Genesee St, Utica
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Friday October 16
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Special Town Board Meeting
Town of New Hartford Municipal Building/Town Hall, 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford
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Town Board Meeting
Town of New Hartford Municipal Building/Town Hall, 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford
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Purse Bingo for Breast Cancer →
Valentino's Banquet Hall, 3899 Oneida Street, New Hartford
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Planning Board Meeting
Town of New Hartford Municipal Building/Town Hall, 8635 Clinton Street, New Hartford
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Power of the Purse →
Yahnundasis Golf Club, 8639 Seneca Turnpike, New Hartford
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Late Nite Catechism →
The Stanley Theatre, 259 Genesee St, Utica
3:00 pm
Monday October 5
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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Saturday October 17
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Education Special Meeting
Utica City SD Utica, NY 13501
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Thrills and Chills →
Utica NY
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Fall into Friendship (Utica, NY) →
Utica Public Library, Utica
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If You Have Ghosts... - Gallery Hours →
The Other Side, 2011 Genesee St, Utica
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Book Talk →
3 Rutger Pk, 3 Rutger Park, Utica
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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🗞 Nearby News
Utica
- Utica University introduces Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt as new university president (cnyhomepage.com)
- Utica Hosting Free Electronics Recycling and Shredding Event (wibx950.com)
- TRAVEL ADVISORY: North Genesee Street utility work beginning Saturday (cnyhomepage.com)
Clinton
- Premier Hudson Valley Golf Course Damaged, Dad & Son Charged (hudsonvalleypost.com)
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