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Bear Spotted in Village of Clinton: Residents Urged to Stay Alert, Bring in Garbage Cans and Bird Feeders
CLINTON, N.Y. -- Utica Street in the Village of Clinton was the latest area for a bear sighting. That's according to the Kirkland Police Department. They contacted NEWSChannel 2 to alert residents about the bear and offer some tips. KPD said that spotting a bear at this time of year...
Utica officials provide update on stray dog efforts
UTICA — Amid rumors circulating across social media, city officials are looking to set the record straight on their efforts to handle Utica’s stray dog population. The City of Utica has recently entered into a contractual agreement with Canastota-based Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association to assist with housing the city’s stray dog population — a change from the former agreement with Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society.
Rome Juneteenth Celebration open to all at Bellamy Harbor June 15 and 16
ROME — The Rome branch of the NAACP and the city of Rome will hold their second annual Juneteenth Celebration Weekend at Bellamy Harbor Park on Saturday and Sunday June 15 and 16, according to NAACP officials. Saturday’s event will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will...
Empire Breeders Classic Trots at Vernon Friday
Vernon, NY — Vernon Downs will host the 2024 Empire Breeders Classic for New York sired sophomore trotting colts and fillies on Friday (June 14) on a matinee card with post time at 12:15 p.m. With seven fillies entered the EBC will go as a single division for a...
WKTV Weather Photo of the Day: June 13
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Check out today's photo of a cottontail rabbit in New Hartford. Be sure to check back to see if your picture was picked as our WKTV Weather Photo of the Day. We also feature the image on our social media pages.
Extraordinary: Madden Farms
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Beezie Madden, one of the greatest show jumpers in history calls Cazenovia home. Along with the horses she trains and rides are former champions, spending their retirement here in Central New York. Carrie Lazarus takes us to the farm for an extraordinary view!. Carrie Lazarus...
Woodchuck positive for rabies in Cazenovia bites cat
CAZENOVIA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — A woodchuck in the Town of Cazenovia has tested positive for rabies. According to Madison County Public Health, the woodchuck bit an unvaccinated cat, which had to be euthanized as a result. This is the county’s first positive rabies result in 2024. “Residents should...
Road closures to know for Juneteenth parade and festival
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — African-American heritage is being celebrated this weekend with Juneteenth festivities. The parade is set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 at Genesee St. and Ivey St. and the festival will be held at MLK Jr. Park both days. As a result, the following roads will be closed. 8 a.m. till […]
‘Summer of ’69’ casting call: Syracuse movie needs actors, marching band, more
Want to be in a movie? American High is holding a casting call for background actors to be in its next project in Central New York. “Summer of ’69,” a new teen comedy directed by Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon”), is looking to fill hundreds of roles, including an entire marching band, a soccer team, a competitive cheer team. The film also needs extras to play high school students and a few specific roles, including 9-year-old kids, 12-year-old kids, and Japanese teens.
Munson in Utica celebrates beauty of 'American Landscapes'
UTICA — Munson will host its summer exhibition “American Landscapes" from the New-York Historical Society” from Friday, June 14, through Sept. 22 on the Munson Museum of Art’s second floor, 310 Genesee St. Admission to the exhibition is free for Munson Members and $15 for the...
New Hartford Concert Band announces 2024 concert season
NEW HARTFORD — The New Hartford Concert Band has announced its summer concert schedule. The band was formed in 1913 by Francis A. Meyers and has grown over the past 100 years, with members from New Hartford, Whitesboro, Utica, Dolgeville, Little Falls, New York Mills, and even Syracuse and Albany. It is currently under the direction of Michael DiMeo, a retired New Hartford band director.
EXCLUSIVE: A Sneak Peek at Munson's Upcoming Exhibition Featuring American Landscapes, Including Some Local Paintings
UTICA, N.Y. -- An exhibit of American landscapes at Munson is set to open to the public this Friday. NEWSChannel 2 had an exclusive preview of the exhibit today, and it is awe-inspiring. The name of the new exhibit is called "American Landscapes from the New-York Historical Society." According to...
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