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Verizon Constructing Cellphone Tower in Village of New Hartford
One of the topics everyone is talking about is the lack of cellphone service in South Utica and the Village of New Hartford. Well, it appears something is finally being done about that.
Extremely Rare Wolf Pups Born at Upstate New York Zoo
A New York zoo is celebrating the birth of four wolf pups that could save the threatened species from total extinction.
You’re Not Imagining It: Allergy Season Is Getting Worse
If you feel like seasonal allergies are more miserable than ever before, you're not wrong. This year is expected to be the worst on record.
Utica's Bravest Heroes Recognized at Police Awards Luncheon
The Utica Police Department honored several of their men and women in uniform Tuesday for their bravery and efforts to keep streets safe. Almost all awards given out involved taking a dangerous illegal firearm out of the hands of criminals.
New York’s Memorial Day Traffic Expected to Be Second Worst in History
If you plan on hitting the roads this Memorial Day, you should definitely plan ahead because traffic will be brutal.
It Now Costs over $90k to Attend These New York Colleges
Tuition is going up once again across New York colleges and several academic institutions are now asking students to fork over $90,000.
Fugitive Found in the Walls of a Basement in New Hartford Home
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office is thanking multiple law enforcement agencies for the apprehension of a wanted fugitive. The suspect was wanted on several Felony charges and for failing to appear in Oneida County Court after posting bail.
Central New York's Most Unexpected Areas for Bad Cell Service
Everyone who owns a cellphone has experienced the frustrating and maddening experience of having a call suddenly drop. What is even more annoying is when a call drops in an area where you least expect it. There are several spots just like that in Central New York and people are sick of it!
Weekend Chaos: Flying Deer Collides With Cars In Central New York
A crazy accident involving a flying deer, a man from Arizona, and a Ronkonkoma woman happened in Central New York this weekend.
3 New York School Districts Named Among Best in the Country
A new survey of the 250 "most envied" school districts placed three from New York at the very top.
Two Men Hospitalized after Crashing into Black Bear in Central New York
Police are investigating a scary incident involving a black bear rushing in front of a moving car.
Utica Business Owners Furious with Senator Schumer Following Fire
Small business owners in a plaza in South Utica are furious with U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer following a fire that caused damage in the plaza where they conduct business.