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Larry Harmon, longtime Bozo the Clown, dies
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Larry Harmon, who appeared as Bozo the Clown for decades and licensed the name to other Bozos around the world, had died at age 83. More
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Site of West Street fire was in foreclosure
UTICA - The vacant Park West Regency Apartment Building that was the victim of fire Wednesday night is in foreclosure. The building Thursday sported a for sale sign and had a hefty back tax bill. More
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Keeping diabetes in check during July 4th picnics
The fourth of July - baseball, hot dogs, apple pie ... and out of control diabetes? Might sound crazy, but not according to some experts who say that this Fourth of July, millions of American diabetics will have to strike a balance between celebration and dedication to their health.
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Required pool alarms can be lifesavers
New and remodeled pools now require pool alarms. That, after the State Fire Prevention and Building Code Council adopted emergency regulations. The pool alarm requirements are literally designed to be lifesavers. State officials, concerned with the number of children drowning in pools, just adopted the new safety measures Wednesday.
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Armed robbery of One Stop Market is 14th felony arrest for Utica man
UTICA - A Utica man is facing charges after an armed robbery Thursday morning. More
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Utica Fire Officials call West Street fire suspicious
UTICA - Utica fire officials are calling a blaze on West Street suspicious. Now the city's newly formed "Arson Task Force" is investigating the fire. The fire at the old "West Regency Apartments" at 1015 West Street broke out around 10:30 last night. More
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Blue & Gold International Baseball Tournament Begins Thursday
Local teams are a small part of the highly competitive nature of the Blue and Gold Tourney.
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On the scene as the West Street fire broke out
UTICA - A fire was under control shortly after breaking out at 1015 West Street, also known as the former Utica Park West Regency Apartments. According to Fire Chief Russell Brooks calls came in about a reported explosion and flames and smoke could be seen around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday evening. More
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Farmers' Market in second week of operation
UTICA - The Utica Farmers' Market began its second week of operation. Uticans are flocking to the Farmers' Market to pick out the best looking strawberries, corn, tomatoes and even bread. More
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Utica Police Department to reform burglary unit
UTICA - A couple of years ago the Utica Police Department disbanded its burglary unit simply because there wasn't enough manpower to keep it going. After 800 reported burglaries last year, Public Safety Commissioner and Acting Police Chief Dan LaBella says it's time to bring the unit back. More
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REMEMBERING INGALLS: Boilermaker Executive Director Tim Reed
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Man accused in Rome Denny's stabbing will go to trial this Fall
UTICA - A man accused of murder stemming from a fight outside the Rome Denny's in March, will go to trial this Fall. More
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New power source could save Griffiss companies millions
ROME - An unconventional power source that could save companies at the Griffiss Business and Technology Park millions is in the works! The project is really about two E's - economics and the environment. More
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Utica woman pleads not guilty in manslaughter case
UTICA - A Utica woman pleaded not guilty to second degree manslaughter in Oneida County court Wednesday regarding the death of a Utica man in September. More
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REMEMBERING INGALLS: Sheriff Dan Middaugh Reaction
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REMEMBERING INGALLS: Jim Stasaitis Reaction
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INGALLS VIDEO: Bob Ingalls' thoughts following his party in his honor
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INGALLS VIDEO: Bob Ingalls looks to the future of the Boilermaker
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Rome man arrested after traffic stop reveals cocaine
WHITESBORO - A Rome man is under arrest Wednesday, after a traffic stop revealed he had cocaine on him. More
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Assemblyman Marc Butler announces re-election campaign
HERKIMER - Running for re-election with 13 years experience to boot. Republican Assemblyman Marc Butler made the announcement today at the Waterfront Grille in Herkimer. More
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Bob Ingalls, former Boilermaker Race director, loses battle with cancer
Robert Ingalls, the former director of the Utica Boilermaker Road Race, has died, Boilermaker Officials said. Ingalls retired as director of the Road Race in 2007 after serving for six years. More
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Renters beware! Tips about signing a lease
UTICA - Renters beware! How often do you hear about a friend not getting their security deposit back from a landlord? Or maybe your monthly rent payment was raised. One local attorney wants people to know their options when signing a lease. More
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Area workers look to carpooling
UTICA - As gas continues to rise locally, above the national average, one local company and its employees are finding ways to save money while still being able to drive to work. With 340 employees, the general manager of APAC Customer Services says, they hire from all over central new york. Because of that, and because gas prices are still over $4 per gallon, many employees have "carpooling" down to a science.
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Friends of homicide victim come together for vigil
UTICA - As the search goes on for the person who killed a Utica man in his Kennedy Plaza apartment, Tuesday, those close to Richard Savage gathered to remember him. More
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Former NHL Player Mowers Back Home For Charity Events
Whitestown native Mark Mowers hosting annual golf tournament to benefit The House of the Good Shepherd on Saturday; will also host free youth skate on Thursday. More
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Filmmakers from four countries shooting in Utica
UTICA - Four filmmakers - one from Germany, one from Mexico, one from England and one from Utica, spending four weeks shooting each of their four short films for their senior thesis at the New York Film Academy in New York City.
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NYS DOT breaks ground for Route 12 improvements
KIRKLAND - New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Astrid C. Glynn was joined today by federal, state and local elected officials at a groundbreaking for a project to improve the State Route (SR) 12 corridor at three sites in the towns of New Hartford, Kirkland and Marshall, Oneida County. More
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GO THE DISTANCE: Runner #10 - Kellie Rowlands
Why Go The Distance: " I have always wanted to do it to prove to friends and family that I can! I also want to get and shape and get healthy." More
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Clinton man charged with taking woman against her will
CLINTON - A Clinton man is under arrest after police say he took a woman against her will in the early morning hours of Tuesday. More
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Former Utica bank gets a "Green" makeover
The old Homstead Savings Bank has been undergoing green renovations for about nine months. When all is said and done it will be home to Attorney J.K. Hage's law firm and the only 100% green building in Utica. More
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Adrean Holds Down Whitestown
Adrean gets eighth league win in last nine games with a 5-4 victory. More
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Bottling resumes at F.X. Matt Brewery
UTICA - Utica's F.X. Matt Brewing Company began bottling operations early Monday morning - just one month after a major fire destroyed an entire floor of the canning and bottling facility. More
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Victims of rabid fox attack receive Round One of shots
WHITESTOWN - A Whitestown resident, her daughter, and the Chief of Police are all recovering from an attack by a rabid fox on Friday. More
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City Officials say some are illegally dumping green waste in streets
UTICA - Have you done yard work recently? Many Uticans have been busy clearing leaves and trimming trees, but city officials say some are illegally dumping the waste in the street. More
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Emergency Blood Drive held in Utica
UTICA - On Monday, the American Red Cross held an emergency blood drive in Utica, because the organization's regional supply is low. More
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Birthdays for June 30th, 2008
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Birthdays for June 27th, 2008
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Birthdays for June 26th, 2008
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Birthdays for June 25th, 2008
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Brick and Star Campaign moves Players of Utica closer to new theater
UTICA - Move over Hollywood Walk of Fame - the Players of Utica have a vision for its soon to be theater. More
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Cooperstown gets big boost for its Library and Village Hall
COOPERSTOWN - Cooperstown is getting a big financial boost to restore its Village Hall and Library. More
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Utica Police look into Kennedy Plaza homicide; believe drug-related
UTICA - Utica Police need your help solving the second homicide of year, after Richard Savage III was found dead late Sunday night in his Downtown Utica Apartment. More
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Carriage house destroyed after early morning fire
SHERRILL - An old carriage house in Sherrill is a total loss after firefighters spent much of the early Monday hours fighting flames there. The blaze broke out shortly before 3 a.m. at 353 East Seneca Street. More
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Severe Weather Causing Downed Trees in Taberg
TABERG - Firefighters on Meadows Road, cleaning up after a few trees crashed down on the roadway because of a fast moving storm.
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Students walk in one of the area's smallest graduation ceremonies
VAN HORNESVILLE - Students from Owen D. Young School graduated on Sunday.
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Locals Celebrate Sunday Mass the Old Fashioned Way
HERKIMER - Members of the Herkimer community celebrated Sunday mass in a unique way.
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NEWSChannel 2's Andrew Donovan graduates with honors from Whitesboro High School
UTICA - It is not too often that one of our favorite employees walk across the high school graduation stage. More
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More Students Wrap Up Their High School Careers By Graduating on Saturday
CLICK the video link to see coverage from local high school graduations on Saturday. (Whitesboro, New Hartford, Herkimer, and Frankfort.) More
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Authorities Take Extra Precaution Against Underage Drinking This Graduating Season
Now that they have walked across the stage, the first test of maturity and adulthood right around the corner with the kick-off of graduation parties. More
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Graduation time means big business for restaurants that cater
WASHINGTON MILLS - The food coming off the grill at Piggy Pat's BBQ in Washington Mills is many times headed to the tables right in the restaurant. The owner, Pat McCann says they very busy on a normal weekend, feeding hundreds of dine-in customers. But now it's graduation season, and that means extra food. And the number of people who need to be fed also increases. More
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Local high schools celebrate graduation
CLICK the video link to see coverage from local high school graduations on Friday. (Proctor High School, Poland, Mt. Markham, Ilion, Mohawk, Rome School for the Deaf).
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Parkhurst Beats Sherrill In Last At-Bat
Parkhurst rallies for two runs in seventh inning, wins 4-3. More
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NEWSChannel 2 Week in Review: June 21-27
A look at the week's top newsmakers, all in under 7 minutes. A look at the notable newsmakers for the week of June 21-27: More
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Volunteers honored at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center
They are as important to any hospital as the doctors and nurses but they are not paid for their services. On Friday, these volunteers got a big thank you. Saint Elizabeth Medical Center honored and thanked 51 volunteers for more than 93,000 hours of volunteering. More
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School for the Deaf graduates seven students
ROME - Seven students graduated from the New York State School for the Deaf on Friday afternoon. What sets this graduation apart from others is that the entire ceremony is presented in sign language. More
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City of Utica teams up with Head Start to host cultural fair
UTICA - The city of Utica joined forces with Head Start programs in Utica to create a cultural experience right here at home. More
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Utica woman headed to New York City for America's Next Top Model
UTICA - A Utica woman is headed to the Big Apple in hopes of becoming America's Next Top Model! More
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Fireworks displays this year might not be as bright
The Fourth of July skies this year may not be as bright as in years past. That's because an explosion in China a few months ago destroyed 20 fireworks warehouses and the bulk of U.S. fireworks supplies. More
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Clean Air Green Tour bus makes stop in Little Falls to promote going green
LITTLE FALLS - A cross-country tour to promote energy efficiency and "green thinking" rolled into town Friday! The "green bus" is being used as a teaching tool in communities close to home and across America. More
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Congressman Arcuri responds to connection between former consultant and Spitzer case
Congressman Michael Arcuri is talking about his campaign's connection with a political fundraising consultant, whose association with former Governor Eliot Spitzer is being examined by federal authorities. More
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Democratic Chair files complaint about Richard Hanna campaign material
UTICA - The City of Utica Democratic Chairman has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission regarding the campaign material of the Republican Candidate for Congress in the 24th district. More
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Loretto Center says sale is "just like getting a new landlord"
UTICA - The Loretto Center in Utica is up for sale. It's all part of a long-standing bankruptcy filing by the company which owns the property. More
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Democratic Oneida County Legislatures want to change way of posting public notices
UTICA - Democratic leadership in the Oneida County Legislature wants to change the way the county posts public notices of certain projects. More
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Thruway open again after early morning tractor trailer fire
LITTLE FALLS - A section of the thruway near Little Falls is back open after an early morning tractor trailer fire on Friday. More
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Parole denied for man involved in 1975 murder
UTICA - A family waits. One of her son's killers was set free on parole. Now, will the other walk out prison? This waiting game is more painful than usual for Marianne DiBrango and her family. That's because, a few years ago, the killer of her son, Bobby, was released on parole. More
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Fewer flights for Central New Yorkers
Oil is now selling for $140 per barrel, and the high prices aren't just hurting consumers at the gas pump. In the midst of it, airlines are scaling back, and you may have a hard time finding flights. Fewer flights, more expensive fares, and added charges are taking a toll on airline travelers in Central New York.
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Wholesale Clubs gaining in popularity as people shop on tighter budgets
UTICA - In light of the high oil prices, consumers are trying many different methods to save money, including buying in bulk. It seems as though everything is large in BJ's, from the size of the TV's to the quantity of the food. But of course you need to be a member to buy there. More
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Two injured in Schuyler car crash
FRANKFORT - Two people were sent to the hospital Thursday afternoon following an accident on Route 5 in Schuyler. More
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Man involved in a deadly fight outside Rome Denny's will not stand trial
UTICA - A man who was charged in a stabbing at Denny's in Rome will no longer stand trial for murder. More
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Oriskany gets ready for its 12th Annual Herb & Flower Festival
ORISKANY - It's plants and gardening abound as Oriskany gets ready for its 12th Annual Herb & Flower Festival. It's being held at the Parker Scripture Botanical Gardens in Oriskany. More
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2008 Honor America Days preparations underway
ROME - Its almost that time of year - plans for the 2008 Honor America Days were unveiled Thursday morning. It's a 23 year tradition in the City of Rome, and Thursday, the Honor America Days Committee announced the line up for this year's celebration.
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Arrest made in Marcy hit and run accident
MARCY - Police have made an arrest in a hit and run accident in Marcy. Jerry Morris Jr., 22, of Utica is charged with reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. More
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Former Arcuri consultant a possible witness in Spitzer scandal
Kristian Stiles. What is her role in the Spitzer scandal, and how is she connected to the campaign of Congressman Michael Arcuri? Stiles was only in her mid-20s when Eliot Spitzer began paying her more than a quarter of a million dollars for fundraising and consulting. Now, the 31-year old has retained a Manhattan attorney to represent her during a federal inquiry into her association with the former governor. Meantime, the Arcuri campaign has stopped paying her.
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City of Utica says parking garage to be added to downtown next year
UTICA -Centro of Oneida and the City of Utica are working together on a planned parking garage for the downtown area. Over the past four years the city has received federal and state funds of about $5 million for a downtown parking garage. More
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Following Accident, West Utica Residents: "We Need A Stop Sign"
UTICA - Seven year old Nikyro Smith-Rucker, is still recovering Thursday night, after being hit by a car on Thorn Street, in Utica.
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Baseball Hall of Fame unveils new Jackie Robinson plaque
COOPERSTOWN - In 1947 Jackie Robinson shattered baseball's color barrier by playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers, despite those inside and outside of the baseball who were against an African American playing major league baseball. More
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Munson Williams prepares for its 2008 Sidewalk Arts Festival
UTICA - It is officially summertime in the city of Utica as Munson Williams prepares for the 2008 Sidewalk Arts Festival.