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.

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Where to turn if you have absolutely no help in getting a vaccination appointment.

Class options for seniors are limited

A look at local options for seniors as far as classes go is limited.

Cuomo says vaccination rate amongst healthcare workers needs to improve

Gov. Cuomo says he's concerned about new strains of COVID found in South Africa and Brazil, which along with the strain found in the UK could ultimately mean a second wave here in New York State and that is why hopsital workers need to be vaccinated.

Man shot in the chest walks himself into St. Elizabeth Medical Center

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The candidates in the 22nd Congressional District race, who race is still undecided, weigh in on Wednesday's historic second impeachment of President Trump.

Local COVID survivor : "Somebody needs to know"

A Utica COVID survivor says people need to know just what hospital staff members are going through right now during what is now the height of the pandemic.

SUNY POLY Professor and former student combine on an eye-opening study about yawning

New study shows seeing someone yawn can make you more vigilant.

Reported gas explosion in Westmoreland

First responders are on scene of a gas explosion in Westmoreland.

Upcoming legislative session in NYS may be most interesting in history

A look ahead at the upcoming legislative session in Albany, which begins on Wednesday.

County data is updated nightly.

Cases: 1279811

Reported Deaths: 41587