Local comic shop provides adventures in reading for 25 years

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Comic books have been around in one form or another since the early part of the 20th century. And whether it’s Batman, Superman, The Flash, or others - for the past 25 years, Ravenswood Comics has been the place for those looking to get their superhero fix. Read more »

Congressman Ackerman "does Utica" afterall

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The downstate congressman who said "I don't do Utica", did Utica afterall. Congressman Gary Ackerman of Queens toured the city on Monday less than two weeks after making a controversial remark about Utica earlier this month. Read more »

RoboSpartans triumph at Tech Valley Challenge

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. - The New Hartford RoboSpartans took home a first a third place award from the 2008 FIRST LEGO League Tech Valley Challenge. Read more »

Utica Boys & Girls Club to get proceeds from Mayor's Ball

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Boys and Girls Club of Utica will receive proceeds from this year's Mayor's Ball. Read more »

NYS Association of Chiefs of Police award Thomas Lindsey posthumous medal of honor

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Honoring a fallen hero. The New York State Association of Chiefs of Police awarded their prestigious medal of honor to five police officers Wednesday at Mohawk Valley Community College, and one of the recipients was the late Officer Thomas Lindsey. Read more »

City of Utica prepares for holidays with decorations and a stroll

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The City of Utica is decking the halls, as holiday decorations started to go up along Genesee Street in Downtown. Read more »

Adirondack Christmas kicks off holiday season

OLD FORGE, N.Y. (WKTV) - This is one busy weekend in Old Forge as the Christmas season officially begins with the sighting of jolly old Saint Nick and much more. Read more »

Colgate Professor receives $200,000 award for book on corruption

HAMILTON, N.Y. - Chosen from among 50 nominations worldwide, Michael Johnston, Charles A. Dana Professor of political science at Colgate University, has won the 2009 Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. Read more »

"The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart performs at Hamilton College

CLINTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - "The Daily Show's" Jon Stewart was the latest speaker in Hamilton College's Sacerdote Great Names Lecture series, performing Friday night at the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. Stewart was hit among the large crowd as he discussed politics, society, religion, the school's rivalry with Colgate and Hamilton's mascot. Read more »

Go Red for Women Luncheon Healthier Lifestyle Challenge

The Go Red for Women Healthier Lifestyle Challenge is looking for 10 to 12 candidates to represent the American Heart Association and the Go Red for Women movement. Read more »

Benefit held for 6 month old suffering from rare disease

DOLGEVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - Ashlyn Purpura of Salisbury Center is one of only about 500 children in the entire world to be diagnosed with a disease called Niemann-Pick Type C, or "NPC". Read more »

Elementary students honor veterans in ceremony

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) -As Veteran's Day approaches, we take time to pay respects to our soldiers for what they have down for our country. Read more »

Old Forge Hardware gets some new owners

OLD FORGE, N.Y. - Old Forge Hardware has some new owners. It was announced today that Terry and Erica Wilcox Murray are buying the 108 year-old Old Forge Hardware. " Read more »

Daniels family honored at Diabetes Fundraiser

UTICA N.Y. (WKTV) - Jeff Daniels Sr. never had diabetes, but he had a kidney problem that is a complication of the disease. Because of that, he and his wife used to donate to the American Diabetes Association. Read more »

St. Paul's 125th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon

St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church in Whitesboro has planned a series of events to celebrate the 125 years that have led to the formation of the Catholic Community of Whitesboro at St. Paul's. Read more »

John Lennon Educational Bus Tour to Visit Central New York

Oneida County History Day offers historical visits free of charge

On October 4, from Noon - 4 p.m., Historical Societies from across the county will partake in Oneida County History Day, allowing visitors to check out all the historical sites, societies, and museums, free of charge. Read more »

YouNewsTV Back 2 School Contest

The winner is Lucia Steates. Read more »

United Way sets 2008 campaign goal

UTICA, N.Y. - The United Way of the Valley & the Greater Utica Area launched its annual campaign tonight at the Stanley Theater, announcing an aggressive $3.8 million campaign goal. Read more »

Oneidas Participate at Oriskany Commemoration Ceremony

ORISKANY - Brian Patterson, Bear Clan Member of the Oneida Nation’s Council, offered a song of condolence at the solemn commemoration ceremony Aug. 6 at Oriskany Battlefield. Oneida warriors were among the combatants 231 years ago, fighting with the colonists during this pivotal battle of the American Revolution. Joining Brian were several members to the Nation’s First Allies Living History Group. Read more »