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Senator Jim Tedisco calls for Independent Probe into NY Nursing Home Deaths
State Senator Jim Tedisco, R-Glenville, explains why he’s calling for a bipartisan independent investigation into the number of COVID-related nursing homes deaths in New York State, […]
Whitesboro Superintendent Dr. Brian Bellair Assesses School Reopening So Far
Whitesboro Schools Superintendent Dr. Brian Bellair describes how the school district’s hybrid reopening plan has been working so far to help stop the spread of the […]
Who Killed Kim Simon? Boyfriend Rick Gouse Remembers Teen’s Murder 35 Years Later
Who killed 16-year-old Kim Simon? Former boyfriend Rick Gouse remembers the Whitesboro teen’s tragic rape and murder 35 years ago today on Sept. 18, 1985, and […]
Kim Simon’s Killer and Truth Still Sought 35 Years Later
WHITESBORO – Today marks the 35th anniversary of the murder of 16-year-old Kimberly Simon. This afternoon at 1:30 pm, her friends and family will gather where […]
Herkimer Officials Warn of Lead, Copper in Village Drinking Water
HERKIMER – The village of Herkimer has found elevated levels of lead and copper in drinking water in some homes. Residents are asked to run their […]
Another Drive-Thru Food Giveaway Today at HCCC
HERKIMER – Another food giveaway today at Herkimer County Community College – 360 boxes each, of produce, meat and dairy items, each containing 20 pounds of […]
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus on Convenience Store Crackdown and Zoning Changes
Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward shares his thoughts about a proposed law to regulate local convenience stores, and also ongoing efforts to update […]
NYSUT President Andy Pallotta talks Lawsuit Against Cuomo to Stop School Funding Cuts
President Andy Pallotta of the New York State United Teachers union (NYSUT) explains why they believe NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s 20 percent cuts to school funding […]
New Hartford Schools to Begin Hybrid Learning Sept. 28
NEW HARTFORD – The New Hartford Central School District is switching to a hybrid learning plan Sept. 28 – earlier than their original Oct. 23 date. […]
Rome Police Warn of Phone Scam
ROME – Rome Police are warning of a phone scam where the caller ID reads, ‘Rome Police Department’ and the number is a 315 Area Code […]
HCCC to Host Drive-Thru Job Fair Today – 10 am to 12 Noon
HERKIMER – Herkimer County Working Solutions and Herkimer County Community College are offering the area’s first drive-thru job fair today. It’s from 10 am to 12 […]
Ron Klopfanstein & Luke Radel Pair Up to Fill Unique Journalistic Void
Columnist Ron Klopfanstein of the Clinton Record and New Hartford High School junior Luke Radel of Elected News on YouTube discuss their latest collaboration and why […]
New Hartford Supervisor Paul Miscione Reacts to Riot Hoax and Municipal Housing Project Debate
New Hartford Town Supervisor Paul Miscione reacts to the potential riot hoax at the New Hartford Shopping Center, and also discusses the debate surrounding the Utica […]
New Mayor in NY Mills? Ernie Talerico Reacts to Lead in Election Results
Absentee votes have to still be counted, but Ernie Talerico reacts to his significant lead in yesterday’s unofficial election results against John Bialek for Mayor of […]
Charges Considered for Off-Duty Deputy’s Weapon Discharge in Camden
CAMDEN – The Oneida County District Attorney’s Office is investigating whether to pursue criminal charges against an Otsego County sheriff’s deputy whose gun discharged at the […]
$7,000 Reward Offered in Molik Liggins Homicide in Utica
UTICA – The family of Utica murder victim Molik Liggins is offering a $5,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person or […]
COVID Testing Rules Loosened for Nursing Home Visitors
New York State will now allow visitors in nursing homes that remain coronavirus-free for 14 days – That’s down from 28 days. Visitors must show a […]
Patrick Johnson Reacts to Police Shootings, Protests & Police Reform Committee
Racial justice advocate Patrick Johnson reacts to latest police shootings in LA, recent protests against police, a Utica police officer’s use of excessive force and Utica’s […]
Pollster John Zogby talks Latest Polling Trends in Trump vs Biden Race
Pollster John Zogby of John Zogby Strategies explains the latest polling trends in support for President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden leading up […]
Steel Framework Rises in MVHS Hospital Project, as Lawsuit Persists
UTICA – A visible milestone in construction of the Downtown Utica Hospital has been reached. On Monday, crews placed steel beams to set the framework for […]
Rome Man Charged with Sexually Abusing Child for Years
ROME – A Rome man is accused of sexually abusing a young girl for several years, starting when she was 4 years old. David Smith, 40, […]
Retired UPD Lt. Steve Hauck talks Excessive Force and Mental Health Incidents with Police
Retired Utica Police Lt. Steve Hauck shares his thoughts on the latest incident of excessive force caught on camera by a UPD officer, why these incidents […]
County Executive Anthony Picente talks COVID Update, Budget Concerns and Flood Buyouts
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente discusses the latest Coronavirus numbers, his Budget concerns over reduces sales tax and gaming revenue, and the benefit of federal flood […]2 Injured after Off-Duty Deputy’s Gun Accidentally Fires at Camden Restaurant
CAMDEN – An off-duty Otsego County sheriff’s deputy accidentally discharged a bullet from his handgun at the Grape and Grog restaurant in Camden Saturday night. The […]
New Hartford Stores Prepare for Riots that Never Came
NEW HARTFORD – Some business owners in the New Hartford Shopping Center boarded up their storefronts over the weekend, but the riots that were threatened on […]
Boonville Woman, 42, Killed in Head-On Rt. 12 Crash
BOONVILLE – State Police are investigating a fatal crash on Rt. 12 in Boonville that occurred Saturday night. Troopers say around 7:30 pm, a car crossed […]
Jamie Tuttle explains Moto Mission Powersports Issue with Town of Litchfield
Jamie Tuttle with Moto Mission Powersports explains why the Town of Litchfield attempted to propose a new local law that would impact Moto Mission’s large gatherings […]
Councilman Delvin Moody Reacts to UPD Stomping Assault and Police Reform
Utica Councilman Delvin Moody reacts to video footage of Utica Police Officer Matt Felitto stomping on the head of a black suspect in custody, and what […]
WSJ Reports: Remington Arms to Sell Ammunition Business to S. Carolina Company
ILION – The Wall Street Journal is reporting that gun maker Remington Arms will sell its ammunition business out of bankruptcy to JJE Holdings, in South […]
Grand Jury to Decide Any Charges for UPD Officer in Stomping Incident
UTICA – An Oneida County grand jury will decide whether a Utica police officer caught on video stomping on a restrained suspect’s head will face criminal […]
Utica to Honor 9/11 First Responder Victims in Private Ceremony
UTICA – A very different ceremony this morning, to remember those killed in the 9/11 terror attacks 19 years ago today. At 10 am this morning, […]
Ernie Talerico’s Final Word in Campaign for Mayor of New York Mills – Vote Sept 15
Ernie Talerico discusses local issues like public safety, shared services and free speech as he campaigns for Mayor of New York Mills – Don’t forget to […]
Utica School Board Member Bob Cardillo explains Reasons for Remote Learning
Utica School Board member Bob Cardillo explains why he thinks remote learning for students is the right decision at this time to prevent the spread of […]
High-Risk Fall High School Sports Postponed until Spring
The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has postponed high-risk fall sports until spring. Football, volleyball and competitive cheer are moved to a ‘fall […]
NY Teachers Union Threatens Legal Action Against School Funding Cuts
ALBANY – As students and parents struggle to master remote learning, the New York State United Teachers Union – or NYSUT – is preparing legal action […]
D&C Editor Mike Kilian talks News Coverage of Daniel Prude Death & Rochester Police Protests
Democrat & Chronicle newspaper Executive Editor Michael Kilian, and former managing editor of the Utica Observer-Dispatch, discusses recent news coverage of the death of Daniel Prude […]
Karla Abraham-Conley on Why She’s Advocating for COVID Nursing Home Residents
Karla Abraham-Conley explains why she started an online petition and Facebook page “Advocates for COVID Nursing Home Residents” in order to allow loved ones to see […]
SUNY Oneonta COVID Outbreak Slows as Free Public Testing to Continue
ONEONTA – Otsego County’s Coronavirus numbers are coming down. They’re currently reporting 16 new cases – the lowest total in more than a week, all linked […]
Vernon Downs Casino Reopens Today as Cuomo gives Green Light
VERNON – Governor Andrew Cuomo has cleared non-tribal casinos to open today, and, according to their website, Vernon Downs Casino plans to do just that at […]
Is Casa Too Mucha Closing?
NEW HARTFORD – Is Casa closing? The owner of the long-standing, beloved Casa Too Mucha restaurant, in New Hartford, says Jim Clifford, of Clifford Fuel, is […]
High Winds Leave 2,700 Without Power Today
Officials with New York State Electric & Gas say 2,700 customers were without power Monday, and that it might not be restored until tonight. Those in […]
Local Schools Start Reopening Today with Some Students in Classroom
Today is the day some local students and teachers return to the classroom for the first time since March. Among those that will have some in-school […]
Is ‘Potato Hill Killer’ Bernard Hatch Innocent? District Attorney Scott McNamara Isn’t Convinced
As The Innocence Project begins looking into the 1975 murder conviction of Bernard Hatch, Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara explains why he’s not convinced the […]
Hanka Grabovica on COVID Reopening for Utica Academy of Science Charter School
Hanka Grabovica updates us on the latest changes to reopening plans for the Utica Academy of Science Charter School, and she also brings us a cake […]
Small Fire Quickly Doused at Old Duofold Building in Ilion
ILION – llion fire crews made quick work of a fire at the old Duofold site, on Spruce Street Tuesday night. First arriving crews saw smoke […]
Fall Traditions & Hayrides Can Take Place This Year, Cuomo Says
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that fall traditions, including corn mazes, fruit and vegetable picking and haunted houses can take place – as long […]
Author Lee Smith Explains Players & Reasons Behind ‘Permanent Coup’ Against Trump
Author Lee Smith explains why he believes the Obama Administration has been engaging in an ongoing effort to derail President Trump’s agenda with Russiagate, Impeachment, the […]
Whitesboro Mayor Bob Friedlander explains What’s Next for Possible Flood Buyouts
Whitesboro Mayor Robert Friedlander explains what’s next for possible grant funding to buy out the devastated homes of 2019 Halloween flood victims.
Shad Crowe of Utica College discusses New Campus COVID Pool Testing Plan
Shad Crowe, director of Emergency Management at Utica College, explains UC’s new COVID-19 pool testing plan for students and staff.
COVID-19 Cases Rise Among SUNY Oneonta Students
ONEONTA – There are now more than 170 SUNY Oneonta students who have the Coronavirus, and the cluster is causing Otsego County’s daily new cases to explode. […]