Gary Liberatore anchors NEWSChannel 2 Weekend Today and files reports during the week.

Title: Anchor & Reporter

Gary Liberatore anchors NEWSChannel 2 Weekend Today and files reports during the week.

Gary grew up in Utica, attending Proctor High School, and then Utica College. After graduating, he spent a number of years as a computer programmer/analyst in San Diego, California.

Desiring a more people oriented profession, Gary decided to enroll in the Masters in Broadcast Journalism program at Syracuse University.

After that graduation, Gary began his career in TV. After spending several years in Rochester, and the last six years in Cleveland, Ohio, he decided to return home for family reasons.

Outside of work, Gary still enjoys numerous sports including tennis and basketball.

Gas prices: Is there any relief in sight?

What will it take for the rise in gas prices to trend the other way?

Ribbon cut on Utica Comets affiliation with the New Jersey Devils

A ceremonious ribbon cutting was held outside the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium in Utica Sunday afternoon before the Comets season opener against Rochester to commemorate the new 10-year affiliation between the Comets and the New Jersey Devils.

New local organization hopes to build a safe house for victims of human trafficking

Human trafficking is a major problem around the world, including here in the United States, and right here in the Mohawk Valley.

Boilermaker president: It’ll take a couple years to get back to the position we were in in 2019

Boilermaker officials hold post-race press conference wrapping up the 2021 Boilermaker Road Race.

Triumphant return for The Boilermaker Road Race in Utica

Boilermaker officials say the 2021 Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday signaled a triumphant return to live racing after a 27 month hiatus for the classic, 44-year old Utica road race.

Health screening area of Boilermaker Expo can be a lifesaver

This year’s Boilermaker has a different feel to it but there is one thing definitely the same, and that is, this event is all about health.

Thousands of health care workers across the state could lose their jobs

Thousands of health care workers from home health aides to those who work in hospice facilities have until midnight Friday to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or be terminated.

Bassett Healthcare Network may lose about 200 workers due to vaccination mandate

Employees at Bassett Health Network who chose not to get vaccinated against Covid-19 will be terminated either today or tomorrow.

Falling Leaves 5K and 14K Road Race held in Utica

47th annual Falling Leaves 5K and 14K road race held in Utica after being virtual in 2020.

315 Foodies break Guinness record for longest charcuterie board

A local group that loves food called 315 Foodies attempted to get in the Guinness Book of World Records on Sunday and appears they have done so.

County data is updated nightly.

Cases: 2514422

Reported Deaths: 56038