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Utica Councilman Frank Meola talks Trump, City Budget & Paving Issues
Utica Common Councilman Frank Meola of the 4th Ward talks City Budget & Paving Issues, funding the Parking Garage project and how Trump has affected politics […]District Attorney Scott McNamara talks Naythen Aubain Guilty Plea & Canine Cooking
Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara explains Naythen Aubain’s guilty plea to second-degree manslaughter, and the investigation into the possible cooking of a dog or coyote […]Siena Pollster Steve Greenberg discusses Race and Vaccine Opinions in NY
Pollster Steve Greenberg with Siena College Research Institute discusses the latest polls on Race and COVID Vaccines in New York State.Frederick Nichols on Why Martin Luther King Jr. Opposed Violent Riots
As we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, former NY Assembly candidate Frederick Nichols explains why MLK was against violent riots, but understood that they were […]Utica Police Chief Mark Williams Reacts to Statewide Increases in Gun Violence & Killings
Utica Police Chief Mark Williams Reacts to Statewide Increases in Gun Violence and Killings in 2020 from 2019.CAC Chief Rick O’Meara talks Child Sex Abuse Investigations during COVID Isolation
Oneida County Child Advocacy Center Chief Deputy Rick O’Meara discusses how cases of child sex abuse are being revealed and investigated during COVID-19 isolation.County Executive Anthony Picente talks Unanswered Questions on COVID Vaccine Plans
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente discusses unanswered questions on COVID vaccine distribution plans.Rome Schools Superintendent Peter Blake on Hybrid Learning & COVID Vaccines for Teachers
Rome Schools Superintendent Peter Blake discusses plans for resuming hybrid learning, planning COVID vaccines for teachers and how to keep students engaged.Senator Joe Griffo talks COVID Vaccine Confusion, Cuomo’s Green Energy Plan & Grant Funding
Senator Joe Griffo shares his concerns about NY’s COVID vaccine confusion, Gov. Cuomo’s Green Energy plans and funding for state grants.Jim LaFountain Celebrates 40th Year of All-American Fitness Center
Jim LaFountain celebrates 40th anniversary of operating the All-American Fitness Center in New Hartford at 1 Campion Rd. in New Hartford.Ex-ICE Special Agent Victor Avila talks Border Security, Trump’s Immigration Plan & Capitol Security
Retired ICE Supervisory Special Agent Victor Avila discusses the reality of Mexico and illegal Border crossings, Trump’s immigrant plan and security at the Capitol for Biden’s […]Herkimer Mayor Mark Netti talks Quackenbush Legal Dispute & Village Downtown Development
Herkimer Mayor Mark Netti explains the ongoing legal challenges between the Village and the Herkimer County IDA over the former Quackenbush site, and also discusses his […]Assemblyman John Salka discusses COVID Vaccine Delays and Cuomo’s Spending Problem
Assemblyman John Salka of the 121st district shares his concerns about delays in COVID vaccine distribution, and reacts of Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State initiatives […]#DELETED Author Allum Bokhari talks Big Tech Censorship of Trump & Conservative Voices
Allum Bokhari, author of #DELETED: Big Tech’s Battle to Erase the Trump Movement and Steal the Election, discusses Big Tech’s massive Censorship of President Trump and Conservative […]Herkimer County Sheriff Scott Scherer discusses New County Jail
Herkimer County Sheriff Scott Scherer discusses the completion of their new $38 million County Jail and its benefits, as well as why the Sheriff’s Office doesn’t […]Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Reacts to Cuomo’s State of the State, COVID & NY Debt
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon reacts to Gov. Cuomo’s State of the State address, discussing defeating COVID, reining in spending and risks of legalizing marijuana.Claudia Tenney talks NY-22 Election Dispute, Trump 2nd Impeachment & Big Tech Censorship
Claudia Tenney discusses latest on NY-22 Election Dispute, the impact of impeaching President Trump again, and Big Tech censoring conservative views.David Frisk of AHI talks Dems “Overreach” on Trump Impeachment, Big Tech Censorship & Election Laws
David Frisk with the Alexander Hamilton Institute shares his concerns about the Democratic “overreach” of Trump’s second impeachment, Big Tech censoring conservative voices and dismissing challenges […]Ex-Congressman Michael Arcuri Debates Why Trump Should be Removed from Office after DC Chaos
Former Congressman Michael Arcuri discusses working with then-Congressman Mike Pence, and explains why he’s asking for President Trump to be removed from office under 25th Amendment […]Hold Trump Accountable for DC Chaos, Anthony Brindisi Says as NY-22 Election Review Still Underway
Anthony Brindisi (former Congressman, for now) explains why he believes President Trump should be held accountable for his actions leading to a mob invading Congress, and […]County Executive Anthony Picente Talks Having COVID, Vaccine Plan & Nexus Project
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente discusses testing Positive for COVID, efforts to improve county’s Vaccination Plan and the latest status on Nexus Center & Parking Garage […]Assemblyman Robert Smullen talks DC Riots, Rural Broadband & Albany’s Spending
NY Assemblyman Robert Smullen of the 118th District shares his thoughts about riots in Congress, the need for rural broadband, legalizing marijuana, the Albany’s spending on […]Masonic Medical Research Institute talks COVID Research & New Rapid Testing
Executive Director Dr. Maria Kontaridis, Dr. Jason McCarthy and Anthony Villanti with the Masonic Medical Research Institute discuss their ongoing COVID research and new Rapid Testing […]Utica Councilman Delvin Moody Highlights Facebook Conversation on Gun Violence
Utica Councilman Delvin Moody discusses his upcoming Virtual Facebook Conversation on how to confront Gun Violence, at 6 pm today Thursday, Jan. 7.Westmoreland Superintendent Rocco Migliori talks School COVID Task Force
Westmoreland School District Superintendent Rocco Migliori discusses new Oneida County COVID Task Force, impact of Coronavirus on region’s school districts and plan for COVID testing.UC Professor Dan Tagliarina explains Trump’s Electoral Vote Challenge in Congress & Constitution
Utica College professor Dan Tagliarina explains President Trump’s Electoral Vote challenge in Congress, and other Constitutional issues raised in the 2020 Election.Developer Vince Bailey vs. City of Utica in Eminent Domain Battle Over Northland Building
Local developer Vince Bailey gives an update in the Eminent Domain process against the City of Utica over the downtown Northland Communications Building.Illusionist Leon Etienne Invites YOU to ‘Discover The Magic Virtual Class’ – Sign Up Today!
Local illusionist Leon Etienne invites you or your children to sign up for upcoming “Discover the Magic Virtual Class,” either every Tuesday Jan. 12, 19 and […]Rome Mayor Jackie Izzo Highlights Orgill Center and Continuing Growth in 2021
Mayor Jackie Izzo highlights Orgill Distribution Center and ongoing economic growth in the City of Rome for 2021, as well as DRI funding projects.Senator Joe Griffo talks Upcoming Session, Proposed Detention Mandate for Sick and Minimum Wage
Senator Joe Griffo discusses upcoming Legislative Session to begin this week, a proposed Detention Mandate for people sick with infectious disease, and the impact of rising […]Rep. Anthony Brindisi talks NY22 Vote Chaos, $2000 Stimulus Checks & Trump vs Mitch McConnell
Congressman Anthony Brindisi joins us with guest co-host District Attorney Scott McNamara to discuss his thoughts about the NY-22 election vote chaos and election reforms, plus […]GOODBYE 2020! County Executive Anthony Picente’s Hope for New Year 2021
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente reflects upon 2020, and hopes for a better New Year in 2021 as District Attorney Scott McNamara guest co-hosts the show. […]Historian Frank Tomaino talks Utica OD, Organized Crime, Past Epidemics & Changing Economy
Local historian Frank Tomaino joins guest co-host District Attorney Scott McNamara in looking back upon the history of Utica’s Observer-Dispatch newspaper, investigating organized crime in the […]Utica Councilman Joe Betrus talks Feral Cats, Police Residency & Council Highlights
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward joins guest co-host District Attorney Scott McNamara to discuss the challenge of Feral Cats, rising gun violence, and […]Sheriff Rob Maciol & DA Scott McNamara discuss Murder Arrests in Whitestown Homicide
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol and guest co-host District Attorney Scott McNamara discuss the investigation and arrest of Jalil Pacheco and Isaiah Moore in the alleged […]Legislator Tim Julian talks Eviction Moratorium, Eminent Domain, Nexus & Board of Elections
Oneida County Legislator Tim Julian shares his thoughts on impact of New York’s new eviction moratorium on landlords, eminent domain proceedings for the Downtown Parking Garage […]Professor Luke Perry Explains Brindisi-Tenney NY22 Vote Dispute & Biden’s Democrat Challenge
Government professor Luke Perry with Utica College explains what’s next in the NY-22 election dispute between Congressman Anthony Brindisi and Claudia Tenney, and President-Elect Joe Biden’s […]Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley talks City’s Rising Homicides, Bail Reform and Christmas Eve Burglary
Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley discusses this year’s rising homicides and gun violence, the impact of Bail Reform and Raise the Age reforms, and the Christmas […]Tony Martino with Cyber Crime Lab talks Nashville Bombing, Russian Data Breach & Dominion Voting
Anthony Martino with the Utica College Cyber Crime Lab discusses the impact of the Nashville bombing on AT&T communications, Russia’s massive cyberhack attack and whether Dominion […]County Executive Anthony Picente Reflects Upon 2020 – A Year with Coronavirus
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente reflects upon the lessons learned from a year coping with the Coronavirus, plus COVID violations and Eminent Domain funds for Parking […]Landlord Ashley Williams Bennett discusses Arrest of Trouble Tenant for Apartment Damage
Utica landlord Ashley Williams Bennett discusses the challenges she encountered when trying to arrest a trouble tenant on criminal charges for damaging her property.Utica School Board Member Bob Cardillo Responds to Parent Public Comment Concerns
Bob Cardillo of the Utica School Board of Education responds to Howard Potter’s concerns about parents not being able to listen to questions asked during Public […]Howard Potter talks Concerned Parents & Public Comment during Utica School Board Meeting
Concerned parent Howard Potter explains why many parents were troubled that they were not able to hear questions asked during the Public Comment period of the […]Utica Fire Chief Scott Ingersoll talks COVID Vaccines for EMTs & Winter Fire Safety
Utica Fire Chief Scott Ingersoll discusses need to prioritize first responders, EMTs and firefighters for COVID vaccines, and also shares some fire safety tips during the […]Vinny Chiffy of Parkway Drugs Answers Questions about COVID Vaccines & Rapid Testing
Vinny Chiffy of Parkway Drugs answers questions about the coming vaccines for COVID-19, and new rapid testing that’s now available.Oneida County Clerk Sandy DePerno Highlights New DMV Deadlines for Registrations & Licenses
Oneida County Clerk Sandy DePerno explains new deadlines for renewing your Vehicle Registrations, Inspections and Drivers Licenses,Utica Councilman Joe Betrus Shares His Story of Being COVID Positive & Parking Garage Funding
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of 6th Ward shares his personal experience of testing positive for COVID-19, and also whether the City of Utica can afford its […]Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley Announces Murder Arrest in City St. Homicide – Plus Female Shot in Car
Utica Police Sgt. Mike Curley announces the murder arrest of Charisma Hunt in the shooting death of Jahzier Johnson on City Street, plus a women who […]Rome Schools Superintendent Peter Blake talks Remote Learning while Keeping Teachers in Buildings
Rome Schools Superintendent Peter Blake explains how remote learning has been working so far, and why teachers are encouraged to still teach from within the school […]County Executive Anthony Picente talks Hospital Surge, Violations & COVID Patient Person of the Year
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente discusses Hospital plans for Coronavirus surge, database for COVID violations and why every COVID Patient would be his choice for Mohawk […]