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Wanda Invites Community to Fundraising Benefit for Annis Family after Fire Destroys Steuben Home
Wanda Poczatek invites the community to an upcoming Fundraising Benefit for Craig and Nancy Annis to help them rebuild after a devastating fire destroyed their home […]
GOP Chair Ken Roser & Jim Zecca discuss Historic Inauguration Day Today for President Trump
Oneida County Republican Chair Ken Roser and Jim Zecca discuss historic Inauguration Day today for President Trump to a second term.
First Amendment Attorney Mike Grygiel reacts to Free Speech Impact of TikTok Ban
First Amendment attorney Mike Grygiel reacts to Free Speech Impact of TikTok Ban.
Ecologist Jim Steele reacts to California Wildfires being used to ‘Weaponize the Climate Crisis’
Ecologist Jim Steele reacts to the California wildfires being used by some to ‘weaponize the Climate Crisis,’ arguing arguing what factors contributed to the devastating flames.
Senator Joe Griffo Reacts Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address & Middle Class Tax Cuts
Senator Joe Griffo reacts to Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address and proposed Middle Class Tax Cuts.
County Democratic Vice-Chair Bill Thickstun Urges Candidates to Run for County Legislator Seats and Local Office
Oneida County Democratic Committee Vice-Chair Bill Thickstun urges Democratic candidates to run for County Legislator seats and other local elections.
What’s Fresh with Beth Irons – Vendors ‘Getting Feet Wet’ at Public Market & Food Dye Additives
What’s Fresh with Beth Irons – Vendors getting their feet wet at the Oneida County Public Market, and Food Dye Additives.
Ryan Thompson & Ashley Edwards of Rome Health Explain Accepting ER Diversions and Overcoming Staffing Challenges
Rome Health Chief Operating Officer Ryan Thompson and Chief Nursing Officer Ashley Edwards explain why they’re able to accept ER Diversions from other local hospitals, and […]
Pat McGrath welcomes Sign-Ups for Utica’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade less than 60 Days Away
Patrick McGrath welcomes sign-ups for Utica’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade less than 60 days away, and invites public to special Parade Grand Marshal announcement next Saturday, […]Jim Zecca with County GOP Chair Ken Roser & Vice Chair Tina Hemming highlight Trump Inauguration Trip and Watch Party at Breezes
Jim Zecca, along with County GOP Chair Ken Roser and Vice Chair Tina Hemming, highlight upcoming trip to President Trump’s Inauguration on Monday and a special […]
Utica City Republican Chair Steve Roefaro Welcomes GOP Candidates to consider Running for City & County Seats
Utica City Republican Chair Steve Roefaro welcomes GOP candidates to consider running for local office in City and County seats, so give him a call if […]
Assemblyman Robert Smullen Reacts to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address & Thruway Toll Enforcement
Assemblyman Robert Smullen of the 118th District reacts to Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address and cracking down on unpaid Thruway tolls.
Senator Mark Walczyk of 49th District Reacts to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address & Elections Committee
Senator Mark Walczyk of 49th District reacts to Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address his role on Elections Committee.
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Reacts to Gov. Hochul’s State of the State Address
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon of the 119th District reacts to Gov. Hochul’s 2025 State of the State Address.
New Hartford Police Chief Ron Fontaine talks Warnings on Latest Phone Scams
New Hartford Police Chief Ron Fontaine talks warnings on latest Phone Scams.
Jim White & Katie Ullman Highlight Showing of Sara Anne Wood ’48 Hours’ at MUNSON to Kick Off Ride for Missing Children
To kick off this year’s upcoming Ride for Missing Children, Ride President Jim White and Katie Ullman with First Source Federal Credit Union invite the public […]
Tony Martino talks Impact of Zuckerberg Dropping Factcheckers from Meta & Facebook
Tony Martino of Utica University discusses impact of Zuckerberg dropping Factcheckers from Meta and Facebook.
Don Peavey of Constitutional Caucus NY Rallies for Civil Rights outside Marcy State Prison after Inmate Death
Don Peavey of the Constitutional Caucus of NY rallies today for Civil Right protections of 5th and 14th amendments outside Marcy Correctional Facility after inmate death.
Sheriff Rob Maciol Warns About Frightening Phone Scams & Highlights Chairmanship of Police Training Group
Oneida County Sheriff Rob Maciol warns about frightening Phone Scams and highlights his new role as Chairman of the state’s Municipal Police Training Group.
Former Prosecutor John O’Connor explains Why Democrats ‘Lawfare’ went Wrong Against Trump
Former Prosecutor John O’Connor, and author of ‘Postgate,’ explains why the Democrats’ strategy of ‘Lawfare’ went wrong against President Trump.
Retired Deputy Fire Chief Peter Caruso Reflects Upon Legacy of Frank Tomaino & Utica Fire History
Retired Deputy Utica Fire Chief Peter Caruso reflects upon the legacy of local historian Frank Tomaino and his research of the Utica Fire Department’s history.
Utica Police Lt. Mike Curley talks Erie St. Shooting & House Crash, plus Kennedy Plaza Domestic Standoff
Utica Police Lt. Mike Curley talks Erie St. shooting and crash into house, plus the recent Kennedy Plaza Domestic Standoff involving a suspect with repeated incidents.
Joe Rutkowski Introduces Self as Potential Republican Candidate for Stefanik’s Congressional Seat in NY-21
Joe Rutkowski introduces self as potential Republican candidate for Rep. Stefanik’s Congressional seat in NY-21 District.
Heather Wasielewski Kicks Off Campaign for Utica Common Council-at-Large
Heather Wasielewski kicks off campaign for Utica Common Council-at-Large, one of three seats.
Mayor Mike Galime discusses Karen Flag-Raising, Snow Plowing Overtime & Steve DiMeo Business Park Sign
Utica Mayor Mike Galime discusses Karen community Flag-Raising, Snow Plowing schedules and overtime, and the new Steve DiMeo Business Park sign.
Utica Mayor Mike Galime & Police Chief Mark Williams discuss Funding for New Officers
Utica Mayor Mike Galime and Police Chief Mark Williams discuss funding available for new officers, after previous funding expires.
Steve Hauck of NYS Incident Management Teams explains Response & Impact of Devastating Southern California Wildfires
Steve Hauck of the NYS Incident Management Team, and former Utica Police lieutenant, explains the response and impact of the devastating Southern California wildfires.
NYSNA Nurses Fight for Fair Contract with Oneida Health Hospital for Safe Staffing & Respectful Wages
Nurses Kim Stark and Donna Macarone with NYSNA, the New York State Nurses Association, demand a Fair Contract with management at Oneida Health Hospital to ensure […]
Mike Bosak of Landmarks Society Kicks Off Monthly ‘Winter Talks’ Series at Dunham Library on Jan. 21
Mike Bosak of the Landmarks Society of Greater Utica kicks off new season of monthly ‘Winter Talks’ at Dunham Public Library, starting with the History of […]
Whitestown Town Supervisor Shaun Kaleta gives Update on Flood Buyout Purchase Offers for Whitesboro Homeowners
Whitestown Town Supervisor Shaun Kaleta gives update on pending Flood Buyout Purchase Offers for Whitesboro homeowners stemming from Halloween 2019 floods.
Howard Potter explains Why Teachers, Parents are Upset by Sudden Firing of Utica Proctor HS Principal Andre Paradis
Local parent Howard Potter explains why teachers and parents are upset by the sudden and unexplained firing of Utica Proctor Hight School Principal Andre Paradis.
TV Show Host Joe Kelly Reflects Upon Life & Legacy of Beloved History Columnist Frank Tomaino
Longtime columnist Joe Kelly, and host of ‘The Joe Kelly Show,’ reflects upon the life and legacy of Utica’s beloved historian, columnist and retired OD editor […]
Vincent Scalise & Kathy Caruso invite Public to ‘Evening for the Stars Fundraising Gala’ Jan. 24 to benefit Better Together Inclusive Recreation Center for Disabled
Vincent Scalise of Utica Center for Development and Kathy Caruso of Better Together invite public to ‘An Evening for the Stars Fundraising Gala’ on Friday, Jan. […]
DA Todd Carville talks Cannabis Violations at Smoke Shops & Keeping Mentally Ill Off The Street
Oneida County Todd Carville discusses Cannabis Violations at local Smoke Shops after Yorkville raid, and whether Mental Health Laws should be changed to keep mentally ill […]Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon discusses whether Marcy State Prison should be Closed after Fatal Beating
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon discusses whether Marcy Correctional Facility should be closed or reformed after fatal beating of inmate involved Corrections Officers, and also how to address […]
Retired OD Reporter John Pitarresi Reflects Upon Life & Death of Beloved Local Historian Frank Tomaino
Retired OD Sports Reporter John Pitarresi reflects upon life and death of beloved local historian and OD columnist Frank Tomaino, who died on Jan. 3 at […]
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus Reacts to Unacceptably Long Hospital ER Wait Times across NY State
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to the unacceptably long waiting times for Hospital ERs across New York State, and his proposal to use the National Guard […]
Assemblyman Brian Miller Reacts to Calls for Marcy Prison Closing after Beating Death & Involuntary Mental Health Commitments
Assemblyman Brian Miller reacts to calls for Marcy Correctional Facility to be closed after an inmate’s beating death, and Gov. Hochul’s proposal to make it easier […]
Money Matters with Jordan Goodman – Federal Reserve Rate Cuts, Government Instability Globally & Falling Oil Prices
Money Matters with Jordan Goodman – Federal Reserve Rate cuts, foreign government instability across the glob, and falling Oil Prices.
Liz Joy Introduces Herself as Possible Republican Candidate for Congress NY-21 in Stefanik’s Former Seat
Liz Joy introduces herself as possible Republican candidate for Congress NY-21 in former Rep. Elise Stefanik’s vacant Congressional seat.
Oneida County Republican Committee Announce Trump Inauguration Day Celebration! Get Your Tix by Jan. 14!
Tina Hemming and Dan Trevisani Oneida County Republican Committee Announce Trump Inauguration Day Celebration Fundraiser, from 11 am to 2 pm Monday, Jan. 20, at Breezes […]
Attorney Andrew Ward explains Why U.S. Supreme Court Should Review Bowers vs. Oneida County Eminent Domain Case
Senior Attorney Andrew Ward with Institute for Justice explains why they are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review Bowers vs. Oneida County Eminent Domain Case.
Rebecca McLain of Oneida County History Center talks Nutcracker Display & Utica’s Twelfth Night Tree Burnings
Oneida County History Center Executive Director Rebecca McLain highlights massive display of more than 600 Nutcrackers through Jan. 11, and the history of Utica’s Twelfth Night […]
History Professor Clemmie Harris Calls for Honest Reckoning after Deadly Beating at Marcy Prison
Utica University History Professor Clemmie Harris calls for honest reckoning and transparent review of entire prison system after deadly beating of inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility.
WKTV Reporter Joleen Ferris & Daughter Brooke talk Top Local News Stories of 2024 & Law School
WKTV Reporter Joleen Ferris, and her Daughter Brooke Riscica discuss the Top Local News Stories of 2024, and Brooke’s experience in Law School, with Alan Perta […]
David Frisk of Alexander Hamilton Institute talks Top Political Stories of 2024 and Failure of Lawfare Against Trump
Resident Fellow David Frisk of the Alexander Hamilton Institute in Clinton discusses the top Political News Stories of 2024, including the failure of politicized Lawfare against […]
Former Assemblyman John Salka Reacts to Deadly Marcy Prison Beating & What Should Happen Next
Former NY Assemblyman John Salka reacts to deadly beating at Marcy Correctional Facility, and what should happen next, with Alan Perta sitting in as guest co-host.
Jim Winkler & Alan Perta discuss Clinton Lions Club, Eyeglasses for Needy & Feeding the Hungry
Jim Winkler and guest co-host Alan Perta discuss the Clinton Lions Club, and how this charity group provides eyeglasses for the needy and food for the […]
Daily Sentinel Newspaper Publisher Brad Waters Talks Journalism, Rome Tornado & Top 2024 Stories
Daily Sentinel Newspaper Publisher Brad Waters talks Journalism, Rome Tornado and Top News Stories of 2024, with Alan Perta sitting in as guest co-host.
Williams ‘Larry’ Kidder discusses Historic Rome Landmark in New Book ‘Defending Fort Stanwix’
Author Williams “Larry” Kidder discusses his new book ‘Defending Fort Stanwix: A Story of the New York Frontier in the American Revolution’ on the history of […]