Kirk Tupaj is a Multimedia Journalist for NEWSChannel 2 and has been with WKTV since July 1985.

Title: Multimedia Journalist

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Kirk Tupaj is a Multimedia Journalist for NEWSChannel 2 and has been with WKTV since July 1985.

Kirk spent the first 29 years as a Photojournalist covering news, weather, sports, and occasionally worked shooting commercials.

Meet AHA Red Cap Ambassador Makaila Dell’Anno

America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk will be virtual this Saturday, but this year’s Red Cap Ambassador has a story that can touch your heart.

The value in Zombie properties

If you happen to own a property that sits vacant, and is on its way to becoming a zombie property, now might be a good time to consider selling it.

New York tourism industry encourages New Yorkers to ‘Roam the Empire’

There’s a new campaign aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to spend vacation and travel plans within the New York borders.

Government incentives add to difficulty filling job positions

Many employers are struggling just to get employees, but with all the incentives employers are offering, now might be a good time to get a job.

State guidelines restrict attendance at college graduations

Area colleges will be hosting graduation ceremonies in a variety of ways, but no matter what the manner of presentation, they all must comply with guidelines set forth by the State and CDC.

Security breach tied to unemployment and beyond

The pandemic has overloaded the State unemployment system, and scammers have taken advantage, stealing billions of dollars in claims.

Stop Hunger Campaign provides meals for Utica College students in need

Students and staff at Utica College are working on a campaign to see that no student goes hungry.

Lawmakers vote to overturn Cuomo's executive orders

New York State Lawmakers passed a bill suspending three of the Governor’s executive orders.

The Roger J. Skinner Memorial Dog Park in the works

A Herkimer man has been trying to get a dog park built in Herkimer County for the last eleven years, and while his plans are in the works, he’s not quite there yet.

Capacity increases for zoos, museums and theaters

Positivity Rates in New York State are going down, so the State has expanded the capacity rated for museums, zoos, and movie theaters.

County data is updated nightly.

Cases: 2083623

Reported Deaths: 52914