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In light of AG's findings, local charities reconsider tactics
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Attorney General's Office has found that, of every dollar New Yorkers donate to charity through telemarketers, the telemarketer keeps on average 60 cents on the dollar. Read more » More Closer Look Stories
Telemarketers keep 60% of funds raised in NYSALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - New York officials say telemarketers keep an average 60 cents of every dollar they raise for charity in the state. Read more » 
Residents to voice displeasure on proposed tax increases in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - A 54 percent property tax increase is on the table in the Town of New Hartford, and Thursday night, residents have their chance to voice their displeasure. Read more » 
Economist: Area could lose hundreds of seasonal jobs
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A local labor economist says the Utica-Rome area stands to lose hundreds of seasonal jobs. Read more » 
Feds provide water, sewer funds for NY communitiesALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer says New York municipalities will be able to tap $322 million in loans and grants to upgrade aging water and sewer systems. Read more » 
Scrap yards scramble to meet clunkers deadline
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Cash for Clunkers program wrapped up a few months ago, but where did all those old cars go? They went to scrap yards and car recyclers around the country. Read more » 
SUNYIT breaks ground on $20 million field house
MARCY, N.Y. (WKTV) - SUNYIT is officially under construction. State lawmakers who helped secure the money - and the athletes who will play in it - all helped break ground on SUNYIT's new $20 million field house on Friday. Read more » 
New daycare center creating jobs in Boonville
BOONVILLE, N.Y. (WKTV) - A million dollar daycare center is creating jobs in Boonville and allowing parents to remain worry-free while at work. Read more » 
Financial Analyst: Dow has long way to go
(WKTV) - Wall Street and the economy got a symbolic shot in the arm Wednesday when the Dow Jones industrial average cleared 10,000 points. Read more » 
Rising gold prices lead to a gold rush for those seeking quick cash
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Gold prices have hit a new high and show no sign of slowing. Prices have increased more than 20%, just this week alone, and those prices have people running to unload their old gold. Read more » 
Dairy farmers get federal cash infusionALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Dairy farmers are getting a $350 million cash infusion from the federal government as they struggle with low wholesale milk prices. Read more » 
Oneida County's early retirement incentive enrolls more than 60ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WKTV) - The deadline has come, and the numbers are in. Oneida County offered a retirement incentive to eligible workers, and as of Wednesday evening, 62 people are looking at a $15,000 payoff. Read more » 
Oneida County board approves early retirement incentives
UTICA, NY (WKTV) - Several hundred Oneida County employees will soon be offered an early retirement incentive worth at least $10,000. The board of legislators approved the deal Wednesday. Read more » 
As job seekers head back to classrooms, which degrees more likely to lead to employment
(WKTV) - With the local unemployment rate at just over 7%, many people are returning to campuses in an effort to find a new profession. But what kind of degree will reward you with a job? Read more » 
Genesee Street businesses to see renovations from Restore NY grants
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - The City of Utica is in line to receive $2.1 million in Restore New York grants from New York State, and business owners gathered with city and state leaders on Thursday near the downtown businesses that will benefit from the money. Read more » 
The cost of being a college student in today's economy
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - In today's world, the cost to be a college student continues to climb. Both students and college officials say the bad news is that aid for students is becoming harder to get. Read more » 
Postal Service halts efficiency study in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A study to determine if consolidating mail processing operations in the area would increase postal service efficiency has been halted. Unaddressed service issues are being cited as the reason for the curtailing of the study. Read more » 
Otsego non-profit receives $2.4 million stimulus funding to help fight poverty
ONEONTA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Congressman Michael Arcuri made a stop to announce some major funding for Otsego County on Monday. Arcuri spoke at Opportunities for Otsego, a non-profit organization whose goal is to fight poverty. Read more » 
$300 million program urges customers to buy energy-efficient appliances
(WKTV) - The federal government is offering an incentive to go green - a $300 million program will help you trade in your old household appliances for new, energy efficient ones. Read more » 
Funeral business surviving recession
(WKTV) - In an economy where people are cutting back wherever possible, some are scaling back on funerals. However, business is still good, says one funeral director. Read more » 
Hamilton College cutting waste, and deals with "Cram and Scram" sale
CLINTON, N.Y. (WKTV) - Four tractor trailer loads of furniture and other dorm room goods are being sold at Hamilton College during the schools second "Cram and Scram" sale. Read more » |
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