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Possible psychedelic mushrooms found in Yorkville home
>YORKVILLE (WKTV) - A Yorkville man is under arrest after probation officers, who were looking to arrest him for an alleged violation, got more than they'd bargained for. More
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Griffiss: Private or Public Airport?
ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Oneida County Legislators undertook a controversial vote Wednesday night that decided to privatize the Oneida County Airport. More
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Colleges create programs to help ease freshmen transition
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Hundreds of thousands of college freshmen are already on campuses all across America or will soon be headed away for the first time. The tough parts do not include classes or grades but fitting in and adapting to living on their own. More
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RCIL kicks off contest to highlight Wonderland of Lights
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - If you have a special memory from the Wonderland of Lights, the Resource Center for Independent Living wants to hear from you. More
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ZOGBY: Democratic Convention Opinions
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Trial for remaining suspects in fatal robbery may not begin until January 2009
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - The family of murdered New Hartford Police Officer Joseph Corr will have to wait until next year to see the final two people that have been charged with his death be brought to justice. More
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College students weigh in on Obama's impact on politics
CLINTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - Locally, college students are closely following the Democratic Convention and the nomination of Sen. Barack Obama, especially those of color. More
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Two families homeless after early-morning Frankfort fire
FRANKFORT, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two families in the Town of Frankfort are homeless after a fire destroyed their two-family home. More
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One man arrested after State Police investigate "psychedelic mushroom" operation
YORKVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - State Police are further investigating what they're calling a psychedelic mushroom growing operation in Yorkville. The discovery came when officers with the Oneida County Probation Department went to deliver a warrant at 1004 Champlin Avenue Tuesday night.
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UPDATE: Conflict of interest causes judge recuses himself from fatal accident case
STEUBEN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Brandon Razzano, the man accused of driving drunk following a fatal accident was back in court Tuesday night. The accident left a Boonville woman dead. More
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Utica-Rome area has higher poverty rate than national average
UTICA/ROME (WKTV) - The Utica-Rome area has a higher poverty rate than the national average according to the US Census Bureau. That may sound discouraging, but local organizations are working to reduce the number of people living in poverty. More
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New Berlin mayor asking for county action on condemned building "eyesore"
NEW BERLIN, N.Y. (WKTV) - Controversy is brewing in the tiny Chenango County Village of New Berlin over a condemned building. The county shut it down, saying its too dangerous, and now several months later, it's still standing. Village officials and residents worry this "dangerous eyesore" is an accident waiting to happen. More
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SUNYIT holds fall convocation
MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - Students, faculty and staff at SUNY-IT gathered on campus Tuesday to mark the official start of the new academic year. More
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Utica Police highlight importance of sticking to the speed limit
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - With schools across the Mohawk Valley set to start back up next week, Tuesday the Utica Police Department was reminding drivers to pay attention to the posted speed limits. More
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Two Rome nursing homes found to have numerous violations
ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - Two nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Rome had several violations following recent State Health Department inspections this Spring. More
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Charity golf tournament tees off in Vernon
VERNON, N.Y. (WKTV) - Pro golf is back in Central New York. Professional golfer and Native American Notah Begay has brought some of golf's biggest names to the area in order to benefit Native American youth programs. More
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Students build new homes for Utica Zoo animals
UTICA, N.Y.(WKTV) -The three tortoises at the Utica Zoo have some new digs. Students with the Oneida County Summer Youth Program spent their Summer break working to make the zoo more appealing to visitors, and its animals. More
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As school year starts up, Child Advocacy Center sees caseloads increase
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The caseworkers and investigators at the Child Advocacy Center deal with the worst that society has to offer. They have to hear details of child sexual abuse and try and help families recover while building criminal cases against the accused. More
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One New Hartford lends a hand to another
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - A twist of fate brought two men together...now they're helping a community more than a thousand miles away. More
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UFC Fighter gets hero's send-off
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - In 12 days Ultimate Fighting Championship Fighter Matt Hamill, of Utica, will be involved in his biggest match of his career. But Monday night, before full preparations could set in, Hamill had a hero's send-off out of Utica. More
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Students staying after studying
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Enrollment of out of town students has increased across local college campuses in recent years. Keeping those students in the area after graduation has been much tougher. More
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Birthdays for August 25th, 2008
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Birthdays for August 22nd, 2008
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Birthdays for August 21st, 2008
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Birthdays for August 20th, 2008
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Suspicious package causes commotion in Downtown Utica
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A section of Genesee Street was closed off Monday, as a bomb-sniffing dog was called in to investigate a suspicious package. More
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Utica College welcomes largest freshman class
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Hundreds of freshman are getting their first taste of higher education Monday as Utica College is holds its 62nd Convocation Ceremony for its largest class. More
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Dunn temporarily filling role of Fire Department's Assistant Fire Chief
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Utica Fire Department has a temporary Assistant Fire Chief.
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Building possibly linked to fatal car crash in Steuben torn down
STEUBEN, N.Y. (WKTV) - It's a building many say should have come down years ago because it blocked drivers views at the intersection where it stood. More
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Overnight fire at vacant Stark Street structure under investigation
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Utica firefighters made quick work of what could be the city's 30th arson, breaking out at 916 Stark Street a little after midnight. More
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Ava man captured: Neighbors react
AVA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Breathing a sigh of relief today are those who live in Royce Beck's neighborhood the area police swarmed over the past few days in search of the wanted man. More
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MANHUNT OVER: Fatal hit and run suspect in custody
REMSEN (WKTV) - New York State Police in Remsen say Royce Beck, the man who was wanted in connection with a fatal hit and run accident, has been taken into custody. Deborah Royce of Holland Patent was killed in the accident and Beck was sought by authorities as a person of interest in the case. More
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Hundreds ride to honor fallen Police Officer Thomas Lindsey
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - This is the second year that hundreds of Central New Yorkers have come together to remember fallen Police Officer Thomas Lindsey in the Brothers Forever Ride. More
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An Interview with Erin Hamlin
Erin Hamlin made an appearance at our studios for the Olympic Zone Show. She spoke to NEWSChannel 2 about her training and her aspirations to make the 2010 Olympic Team. More
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Folk Art Festival opens at Children's Museum
UTICA (WKTV) - The Children's Museum is playing host to a Folk Art Festival.< More
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Local actor comes home to encourage youth
UTICA (WKTV) - Many years ago a scare crow took the stage in the Wonderful Wizard of Was. Now, Kevin Byrd has soared to new heights. More
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Structure fire damages home in Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS (WKTV) - An early evening fire in the city of Little Falls has left a family homeless. The fire broke out around 6 Friday night, on Arthur Street. More
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Holiday gas price outlook
SCHUYLER (WKTV) - Gas prices are lower than they have been in quite a while. We are just a week away from one of the busiest travel weekends of the year and everyone wants to know whether gas prices will be jumping back up. More
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City officials look for solutions to Hotel Utica's financial woes
UTICA (WKTV) - Commissioner of Urban and Economic development Robert Sullivan says we can soon expect to hear some solutions to Hotel Utica's ongoing financial struggles. More
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NOON WEBCAST
Due to NBC's Olympic Coverage, NEWSChannel 2 will not air until after midnight. As a substitution for your late night news, NEWSChannel has produced a webcast with your latest headlines and current StormTracker 2 Weather. More
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Health Center opens at Kernan Elementary
UTICA (WKTV) - The Kernan Elementary School-Based Health Center sponsored by St. Elizabeth Medical Center opened Thursday. The center will be open Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm.
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Local nurse has tables turned as he now faces cancer
WEST WINFIELD (WKTV) - The tables have turned for a nurse at Bassett Healthcare. Steve Siega will soon become the patient as he battles colorectal cancer.
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Shared services utilized in Oneida County
WHITESTOWN (WKTV) - Thanks to a state grant that was only available if Oneida County signed a shared service agreement, the county DPW received a brand new piece of equipment. More
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Two weeks to accept or reject plea deal for woman accused of pulling shotgun from stroller
UTICA (WKTV) - The woman accused of pulling out a shotgun from her baby stroller has two weeks to accept or reject a plea deal. More
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NEWSChannel 2 at Noon webcast
WKTV.com presents a Webcast of NewsChannel 2 at Noon, bringing you local news and weather. More
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Woman accused of Court Street arson rejects plea offer
UTICA (WKTV) - The woman accused of setting a Court Street fire on July 4 has rejected a plea deal from the Oneida County District Attorney's Office and will now go to trial. More
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Police release victim's name in fatal hit and run
TOWN OF LEWIS (WKTV) - State Police in Lowville are on the hunt for a man they believe killed Debra Royce in a fatal hit and run accident on the border of Northern Oneida County into Lewis County. More
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Police: Check Your Wallets For Counterfeit Cash
NEW HARTFORD - The arrest of two people using counterfeit money in New Hartford, Tuesday, was the second such case locally in two weeks. Police say the arrests are not the last ones that will be made, since they expect there is at least $500, of counterfeit money, still floating around. More
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Colgate Football Gears Up For '08
The Colgate Raiders enter their 118th season this fall. It will be head coach Dick Biddle's 13th at the helm. After a 7-4 season last year, their goal this year is simple, win another Patriot League title.
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Colgate Football Has Big Hopes For Big Season
NEWSChannel 2's Brian Sandler previews the Raiders as they get ready to start the 2008 season. More
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Two former Rome School employees face prison time
ROME - Two men who used to work for the Rome School District, have plead guilty to several felonies for what police are calling "widespread misappropriation of funds and materials." Now the two face prison time for their actions. More
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Congressional candidate Richard Hanna talks farming and fuel prices
SAUQUOIT - Energy prices are weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans, especially farmers. It's already playing a role in the race for president, and has begun affecting the local congressional race as well. More
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Zogby Poll: McCain gains the lead
As the convention season approaches, a sharp turnaround in the race as a Zogby International Poll has John McCain taking the lead from Barack Obama in the U.S. Presidential race, and it's continuing to make the road to November a very interesting ride. More
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Birthdays for August 19th, 2008
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Birthdays for August 18th, 2008
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Birthdays for August 15th, 2008
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Birthdays for August 14th, 2008
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Birthdays for August 13th, 2008
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Church builds new children's center
UTICA - The Mt. Zion Church on Herkimer Rd. is constructing a new children's center to try and make church a positive experience for kids.
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College presidents look to lower the legal drinking age
UTICA - Nearly 100 college presidents across the country have proposed lowering the legal drinking age to 18. As you can imagine, not everyone thinks this is a great idea. More
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Bassett launches Pet Therapy Program
COOPERSTOWN - Four new names are about to become well known around Bassett Hospital. Zoya and Penny, both golden retrievers, Jax (full name Crackerjax), an Australian shepherd, and Romeo, a border collie, are all part of Bassett’s new pet therapy program, and they are all looking to bring a smile to a patient’s face. More
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Governor Paterson: "Cut now!"
ALBANY - State lawmakers took a break from summer recess for a special session in Albany Tuesday. Governor David Paterson called the session. The message - cut, and cut now. More
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Arson Task Force investigates fire at vacant Catherine Street home
UTICA - The Arson Task Force is investigating an overnight fire at a vacant house in Utica. Some of the windows were blown out from the fire that broke out around 2:30 a.m. at 906 Catherine Street. More
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SUNYIT announces $23.5 million student housing project
MARCY - SUNYIT announces plans to build more student housing for first year students, it's all part of a $23.5 million project. More
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NEWSChannel 2 at Noon webcast - August 19
WKTV.com presents a Webcast of NewsChannel 2 at Noon, bringing you local news and weather. More
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Fire guts apartment at New Carriage House Apartments in Clinton
CLINTON - A burning candle is being blamed for a fire at an apartment building in Clinton on Monday night. The fire at New Carriage House Apartments on Norton Ave broke out around 10 p.m., and when firefighters arrived, smoke and flames were billowing from one apartment. More
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Oriskany Falls man dead after motorcycle-car accident in Kirkland
CLINTON - An Oriskany Falls man is dead after a motorcycle-car crash in the Town of Kirkland. Police say Joseph Brady, 44, died from extensive internal injuries to his back and neck after a car turned right into his path.
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State legislature prepares for special session
ALBANY - A big day in Albany Tuesday as the legislature prepares to make some major cuts to the state budget. More
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Hamilton College professor back from Bejing
CLINTON - Dr. Hong Gang Jin loves talking about her native country of China. And now her beloved China is on center stage. The Hamilton College professor founded the college's Chinese studies program 14 years ago, and each year she sends about 160 students to China to learn the language and the culture. "We've seen so many changes over the past 30 years, I feel this year we've seen the most," Jin said.
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Horseplay at Sitrin
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Making your food dollars stretch: Part 04
Technology is starting to play a big role in cooking. Before you google a recipe online, Cornell Cooperative Extension wants you to consider other options - options that will help you minimize cost and maximize nutrition.
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City of Utica receives $100,000 in State funding for drug enforcement programs
UTICA - The City of Utica has secured $100,000 in State funding with Senator Joseph Griffo's efforts for the Utica Police Department's drug enforcement programs, Metro and Metro/Taser. More
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Boilermaker officials: "chips and mats didn't sync up" causing timing issues
UTICA - Boilermaker officials say they've found the "smoking gun" that they feel wiped out starting times for roughly 6,000 runners during July's 15K. More
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Chlorine spill at pool neutralized by HAZMAT team; young girl recovering from chemical burn
UTICA - A young girl is recovering at home with a chemical burn she got at the Seymour Pool in North Utica.
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NEWSChannel 2 at Noon Webcast - August 18
WKTV.com presents a Webcast of NewsChannel 2 at Noon, bringing you local news and weather. More
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Police: speed likely main factor in Frankfort crash
FRANKFORT - Police in the Town of Frankfort are continuing their investigation into an car crash that's claimed the lives of two recent Proctor High School graduates. More
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Yard Dogs' Offense No-Show In Loss To Buffalo
Utica falls to Gladiators 22-6. More
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Accident in Frankfort kills two recent graduates