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A Familiar Face on Your TV Screen from Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- If you've been surfing through the channels on your TV recently, and said to yourself, "Hey, that guy looks familiar." You're not alone. Eugene "G-Swiss" Thomas, a Proctor graduate, has been making his way across the screen, appearing as a pickle ball player in a Hannaford commercial this summer.
Uncover the CHILLING Secrets of Utica State Hospital: A Haunting Journey in New York
There are many haunted and abandoned places in New York State, but few are as creepy and intriguing as the former Utica State Hospital. This hospital, the country’s first state-run center for the mentally ill, served thousands of patients between 1843 and 1978. Many of them experienced neglect, abuse,...
Law Preventing Ilion From Putting Up Banners
ILION, N.Y. -- During COVID, banners went up to honor graduates, then to honor hometown heroes, but one local Village just realized that it may be illegal to do that. Around Central New York, you'll see banners honoring local veterans. The Village of Ilion wanted to take part in the...
NY weather: Flood advisory affecting Hamilton and Herkimer counties Monday night
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory at 9:31 p.m. on Monday in effect until 11 p.m. for Hamilton and Herkimer counties. The weather service says, "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas," states the weather service....
Hundreds turn out for Utica's Memorial Day Parade as rains hold off
UTICA — Sisters Marilyn and Jannell used to watch Utica’s annual Memorial Day Parade from in front of their mother’s store on Genesee Street when they were young. The store has since closed and the route has changed, but the sisters were back visiting mom on Monday with their own little ones in tow.
Police Training Sessions Held in Frankfort
Police agencies in Herkimer County are currently using a property owned by the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency for training sessions. Police agencies in Herkimer County are currently using a property owned by the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency for training sessions.
Oneida County real estate: 10 most expensive homes sold, May 18-24
A house in Marcy that sold for $435,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Oneida County in the past week. In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $190,040. The average price per square foot was $136.
Sunday Forecast: Clouds Give Way to Sunshine
Good morning! Today, after some morning clouds sunshine will move in with temps climbing into the upper 70s! So if you have any outdoor plans today the weather will be absolutely perfect. Unfortunately, that won't be the case come Memorial Day. Low pressure is arriving from the west bringing widespread rain and potentially a couple embedded thunderstorms in the afternoon. If we're lucky we could see a brief window of dry weather in the morning with a couple spotty showers.
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