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Good turnout for Earth Day at Oneida/Herkimer Solid Waste Authority

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - For the past five years, the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority has held an Earth Day Open House during this weekend in April.

Jones Elementary students help out at Utica Zoo

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - In celebration of the upcoming Earth Day holiday, youngsters got involved at many locations, including the Utica Zoo. The Genesis Group of the Mohawk Valley held its annual 'Green and Clean' event on Saturday morning.

Rome Clean and Green initiative contest

ROME, N.Y. (WKTV) - The Grow Rome Project aims to create a series of community gardens in public spaces and at schools throughout the city, and this week could be a big break for the projects.

Cuomo proposes "Green Bank" to spur clean energy

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing to create a "Green Bank" to spur private investment in clean energy projects.

F.X. Matt Brewery now turning wastewater into energy

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Dozens of local lawmakers, business leaders, and residents gathered at the F.X. Matt Brewery in Utica on Tuesday to take a look at the latest $5 million expansion project.

Rome Stormwater program among those receiving DEC awards

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The Department of Environmental Conservation has named seven organizations as recipients of the annual New York State Environmental Excellence Awards.

Open house at Oriskany Falls farm to show benefits of wind energy

ORISKANY FALLS, N.Y. (WKTV) - A local farm went the extra mile to reduce its carbon footprint, and on Friday, they opened their doors to show other farmers how to do the same.

Solid Waste Authority expands list of recyclable items

The Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority says that after one year of successful single stream recycling, the Authority is expanding its list of recyclable items.

Brindisi urging businesses, municipalities to take advantage of new solar program

Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi (D-Utica) is encouraging local officials and business owners to consider applying for a share of new funding designed to increase the use of solar power by businesses and manufacturers.

Mohawk man says going off the grid already paying off

MOHAWK, N.Y. (WKTV) - Offsetting the global carbon footprint and saving money. Imagine being able to do that right in your own backyard. One Mohawk man is doing just that, making a difference in the earth and his wallet.