Recent News
Traffic Alert for Local Road Work and Closures
UTICA – Traffic alert: from 7 pm Monday night until 7 am Tuesday, Burrstone Road from Genesee Street to Sunset Avenue will be closed for milling […]
Road Rage Incident Leads to Shooting & Arrest in Utica
UTICA – Utica police have made an arrest in a road rage incident that ended with gunfire at the intersection of Rutger and Mohawk streets in […]
Man Fights with Rome Firefighters Responding to Apartment Blaze
ROME – Rome fire officials say a 39-year-old man fought with firefighters who tried to rescue him from a seventh floor balcony while Madison Plaza Apartments […]
New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione discusses Proposed Woods Highway Housing Project
New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione discusses the debate surrounding the proposed rezoning for an affordable housing project off of Woods Highway and tonight’s Public Hearing […]
Author Ryan James Girdusky on New Book ‘They’re Not Listening’ & Rise of Nationalist Populism
Ryan James Girdusky, co-author of the new book “They’re Not Listening: How the Elites Created the Nationalist Populist Revolution,” and why that led to the election […]
John Piseck of Herkimer Co. IDA discusses Schuyler Business Park and Remington Arms
John Piseck, executive director of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency, discusses progress of the Schuyler Business Park and concerns about Remington Arms future in Ilion.
Bianca Devins Killer Seeks to Withdraw Guilty Plea, Claims He was Coerced
UTICA – The man who admitted murdering 17-year-old Bianca Devins last Boilermaker Sunday now says he wants to withdraw that guilty plea, claiming that he felt […]
Remington Arms Files for 2nd Bankruptcy, Prompting Concerns About Survival
ILION – Remington Arms’ second bankruptcy filing in as many years, along with a September auction date, has many – including Ilion’s mayor – gravely concerned […]
Irish Festival & Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade Officially Canceled
UTICA – The virus has canceled another event that brings thousands to Central New York each year. Directors have announced that the Great American Irish Festival, […]
Councilman Delvin Moody Explains Need to Crack Down on Utica Convenience Stores
Utica Councilman Delvin Moody explains the need to crack down on illegal activity at local convenience stores in Oneida Square with new rules and fees proposed […]
Character Coffee Owner Katie Aiello Reacts to Utica’s Proposed Convenience Store Crackdown
Katie Aiello, owner of Character Coffee in Downtown Utica, explains why she’s concerned about Utica’s proposed rules and fees to crack down on local convenience stores […]
Utica Schools to Present Reopening Plan to Board Today
UTICA – The Utica City School District will present its reopening plans to its School Board at tonight’s meeting. After that, the plans will become public. […]
MVHS Looks to Cuts & Closure due to Millions in Losses
UTICA – Mohawk Valley Health System will have to take some painful steps to ensure their long-term financial survival, including the elimination of positions, extended or […]
2 Children, 1 Adult Airlifted to Hospital After Boonville Crash
BOONVILLE – Two children and an adult were airlifted to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse last night, after a car accident on Moose River Road, near […]
Maryann Vanderpool-Imundo Discusses Fenner Wind Farm and Education Center
Creative writer Maryann Vanderpool-Imundo explains what she learned when she decided to visit and write about the Fenner Renewable Education Center FREE alongside the Fenner Wind […]
David Laskowski talks Challenges of Reopening Nothin’ Fancy Country Rock Saloon & Cafe
David Laskowski co-owner of the Nothin Fancy Country Rock Saloon and Cafe in Vernon explains what they’re doing to overcome challenges and comply with the state […]
Boil Water Advisory for Portions of Genesee St. in Downtown Utica
UTICA – A water main break leads to a boil water advisory for parts of Downtown Utica. If you’re on the east side of Genesee Street, […]
New Lake House Restaurant & Casino Opens Today in Sylvan Beach
SYLVAN BEACH – The Lake House grand opening at Sylvan Beach is today. The Oneida Indian Nation kicks it off with a press conference at 10:30 […]
SLA Commissioner Greeley Ford Clarifies Rules on Drinking & Dining at NY Bars and Restaurants
State Liquor Authority Commissioner Greeley Ford clarifies the confusion surrounding the new SLA guidelines concerning drinking, dining and social distancing indoor and outdoor at NY’s bars […]
Senator Joe Griffo talks Cuomo’s Powers, New Bar Rules & Nursing Home Liability Protections
Senator Joe Griffo highlights the need to roll back some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers, including the State Liquor Authority”s rules concerning foods at bars, […]
County Executive Anthony Picente Discusses Confusion Over Bar Rules & Vernon Downs Struggles
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente expresses his frustration with Gov. Cuomo’s latest travels to Georgia and the confusion surrounding new rules concerning bars and restaurants, plus […]
Man Charged After 86-Mile Car Chase from Utica to Blue Mountain Lake
A Rochester-area man is under arrest but not in jail, after allegedly leading Central New York police agencies on an 86-mile car chase through three counties […]
Camden Man, 24, Charged with Arson Linked to Several Vehicle Fires
CAMDEN – A Camden man is charged with two vehicle arsons in the village. The first happened 12:30 am Thursday morning. Oneida county sheriff’s investigators are […]
Utica Employee Charged with Assault After Shots Fired, Victim Hit with Gun
UTICA – A Utica DPW employee is on paid administrative leave after being arrested in connection with a shots fired incident on Lincoln Avenue this week. […]
Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley Discusses How to Confront City’s Rising Gun Violence & Homicides
Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley breaks down the latest series of shootings and homicides in the city, and what he believes needs to be done to […]
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Discusses Bar Rule Confusion and Incentives to Retire
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon, D-Utica, shares her thoughts about the latest rule changes concerning how NY bars must operate during the Coronavirus, and she explains her proposal […]
City of Utica Now Offering Financial Relief for Renters & Homeowners
UTICA – Renters and homeowners affected by the Coronavirus pandemic can now receive financial assistance from the City of Utica. Applications will be available starting Monday, […]
Picente to Meet with County Executives to Discuss Need for Federal Relief
UTICA – Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente will meet with county executives around the state, from both parties, to talk about counties’ needs for federal funding […]
Claudia Tenney Says Congressman Brindisi is Failing to Fight Spectrum Cable in Race for Congress NY-22
In campaign for NY-22 congressional district, Claudia Tenney explains Congressman Anthony Brindisi isn’t doing enough to keep Spectrum Cable from raising rates and to break up […]
Mark Rose Explains Why He’s Seeking Recount in Herkimer Co. Family Court Judge Race
Little Falls city court judge Mark Rose explains why he is seeking a recount in the close Republican primary vote against Thad Luke for Herkimer County […]
County Executive Picente to Hold COVID-19 Briefing at 3 pm Today
UTICA – Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente will hold a Coronavirus Update Briefing today at 3:00 pm. This comes after the County’s new coronavirus cases on […]
SUNY Poly Developing Face Masks to Filter & Kill Virus Particles
MARCY – SUNY Poly will use a state grant to develop a face mask air filter that’ll be battery-powered, and able to filter virus particles, including […]
Unemployment Numbers Improving in Mohawk Valley
The latest local unemployment numbers show improvement. Oneida County’s unemployment rate has gone from 15.1 percent in April, to 11 percent. Herkimer County is at 9.9 […]
Man in Critical Condition as Utica Police Investigate 2 Shooting Incidents
UTICA – One man is in critical condition today after Utica police responded to two separate shooting incidents in the city Tuesday. Utica police arrived at […]
Rep. Anthony Brindisi talks New Relief Money, Police Defunding and Spectrum Cable Fight
Congress Anthony Brindisi, D-NY22, discusses new Coronavirus relief funding, legislation to prevent the defunding of police, his thoughts on reforming qualified immunity for police officers, and […]
What’s Next for Vernon Downs – Owner Jeff Gural Shares Closing Concerns
Vernon Downs owner Jeff Gural discusses whether the casino, racetrack and hotel will have to close down permanently if they are unable to open soon during […]
School Superintendents Today to Discuss Challenges Confronting Students of Color
Local school superintendents are meeting online today to examine the challenges confronting educators working with students of color, and the best practices to address them. That […]
Candidate Seeks Recount in Close Family Court Judge Primary Race
HERKIMER – One of the candidates in the closely-watched – and close – Herkimer County Family Court judge race is asking for a recount. Thad Luke […]
John Zielinski Explains Why He’s Also Seeking Independent Line for NY Assembly 119th
John Zielinski, Republican candidate for NY Assembly in the 119th District, explains why he’s now trying to get an independent line on the ballot against Assemblywoman […]
Man Charged with Assault After Stabbing on James Street in Utica
UTICA – One person is under arrest after a stabbing on James Street Friday night in Utica. Utica police say 51-year-old Christopher Sumner is charged with […]
Man, 74, Dies After Car Strikes Tree in Remsen
REMSEN – A Weedsport man is dead after a car crash in Remsen over the weekend. State police say 74-year-old Richard Palazzoli lost control of his […]
County Executive Anthony Picente Reacts to Cuomo’s New Bar Rules and Snub by Lt. Gov
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente reacts to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest dictate on how bars and restaurants must serve alcohol only with food orders, and Picente […]
Joel Barkin of Oneida Nation talks Turning Stone Guidelines, Sylvan Beach & Redskins Logo
Joel Barkin with the Oneida Indian Nation discusses the latest steps to protect Turning Stone Casino from spread of Coronavirus, finishing the new Lake House venue […]
Assemblyman John Salka Questions Gov. Cuomo’s Latest Dictates on Bars & Masks
Assemblyman John Salka, R-Brookfield, in the 121st district questions Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest executive orders on imposing penalties for not wearing masks and drinking alcohol at […]
Sheriff Rob Maciol talks Push for More Severe Laws Against Those Who Harm Police
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol explains why law enforcement officials across New York State are pushing for a new set of more severe laws and penalties […]
The Center’s Shelly Callahan Highlights Free COVID-19 Testing for Refugees
Shelly Callahan, executive director of The Center, explains how the latest free Coronavirus testing clinic in Utica helped educate the local refugee and immigrant community to […]
Roads Closed as Downtown Utica Hospital Project Installs Gas Lines
UTICA – Gas mains for the Downtown Utica Hospital project are being installed today, and that will affect traffic in the area. Department of Transportation officials […]
United Way Opens New Child Care Center in Utica
UTICA – The United Way of the Mohawk Valley has opened a child care center, through the Utica Empire State Poverty Reduction Initiative Project. The center […]
Some Nursing Homes to Begin Allowing Visitors Again
New York State is again allowing nursing homes that meet certain criteria to allow visitors for the first time since March. But the criteria are tough: […]
Little Falls Police Chief Ronald Petrie Shares Thoughts on Career and Police Challenges Today
Little Falls Police Chief Ronald Police looks back on his career as he prepares to retire from law enforcement on July 28, sharing his thoughts on […]