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Utica man accused of threatening people with AK-47, gun seized
UTICA — A 42-year-old man was taken into custody early Wednesday for repeatedly making threatening statements about shooting people with his assault rifle, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said Edward Reesh, of Utica, was sending messages to other people threatening to use his AK-47 assault rifle, while...
UPDATE: Ticket, injury in 3-vehicle collision in Utica
UTICA — One person was hospitalized and another ticketed following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of John and Elizabeth streets in Utica on Tuesday, according to the Utica Police Department. Police said one driver passed through a blinking red light at the intersection at about 4:40 p.m. and...
Herkimer man arrested in weapons raid
HERKIMER, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — A raid on a North Prospect Street home on Monday night, April 22, resulted in one arrest and several weapons being confiscated, according to Herkimer Police. On Monday, Herkimer Police received a tip that a resident on North Prospect Street was allegedly in possession of...
Safely Dispose of Unnecessary Medication: Local Collection Events Planned for Prescription Drug Take Back Day
UTICA, N.Y. -- The DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday aims to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction by encouraging the public to dispose of unneeded medications. Various collections are being organized in the community on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to gather...
Tuesday Forecast: Breezy but Beautiful Today
Good morning! Clear skies overnight has caused temperatures to fall right around or below freezing. There could be some patchy frost forming however as a strong south wind moves in, warmer air will mix north in what will be a mild day across CNY. Temperatures climb into the mid 60s with partly cloudy skies. Following the warm weather today, a cold front arrives this evening and tonight cooling things down tomorrow. Wednesday looks damp, cloudy, rainy, and windy.
Dispose of Your Old TV or Computer at Electronics Recycling Drop-Off Event Happening This Weekend
UTICA, N.Y. -- New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo (R-C-Rome) announced an upcoming electronic recycling drop-off event scheduled for this weekend. Griffo teamed up with the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, Confidata and the state Department of Environmental Conservation to present the electronics recycling event set for April 27 at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center in Utica.
Where do former Utica schools superintendent Bruce Karam's legal issues stand? A roundup
There’s been lots of legal action surrounding former Utica school Superintendent Bruce Karam in the last month, in county, state and federal court. He was sentenced for a felony conviction of public corruption as part of a plea agreement last Friday in Oneida Couty Court. A state justice dismissed...
One-hit shutout for Oriskany's Eddie Wright against Poland
Eddie Wright threw a one-hit complete game shutout for Oriskany baseball against host Poland in a 9-0 win on Tuesday in the Center State Conference. Wright did not issue a walk and struck out 13 in the win. He also helped at the plate with a single and double, three RBIs and two runs scored.
President Harrison shops in downtown Utica, breaks bread with friend: This week in history
Downtown Utica workers and shoppers are surprised to see a former president of the United States and his wife walking in and out of stores along Genesee Street. Benjamin and Mary Harrison are building a summer cottage between First and Second lakes near Old Forge in the Adirondacks and are buying most of its furnishings at J.B. Wells & Son and other nearby stores. Harrison was 23rd president from 1889 to 1893.
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