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UPD Blotter for December 30th
UTICA, December 31, 2009 - Here is the Utica Police blotter for Wednesday, December 30, 2009, according to Utica PD.
Hamilton College Contributing $250,000 for New Ladder Truck
Clinton, NY – December 30, 2009 – Village of Clinton Mayor Robert G. Goering and Hamilton College President Joan Hinde Stewart announced today that Hamilton will make a single contribution of $250,000 toward the purchase of new ladder truck for the Clinton Fire Department....The 'Pins for Pets' Bowlathon to benefit the Stevens-Swan Humane Society of Oneida County
The 'Pins for Pets' Bowlathon to benefit the Stevens-Swan Humane Society of Oneida County is coming up Sunday Jan 10th 2p-5p at the AMF Pin-O-Rama lanes at 1724 Genesee Street in Utica. ...Rome Salvation Army Needs $33,000 to Avoid Cuts
ROME -- The Red Kettles in Rome did better than last year, but are $12,695 short of the $70,000 goal, plus mail appeal is $20,000 short of its $70,000 goal, reported Major Leonard Boynton, director of the Rome Salvation Army....The Parkway Senior Center’s Winter Program Semester begins in January.
Registration Week is January 4th – 8th, 2010, between 8:30 am – 4:00 pm. Special Programs offered for the Week...Martin, Harding & Mazzotti Free New Year’s Eve Cab Ride Home Program
Free Cab Rides Home to Help Prevent DWI: Personal injury law firm Martin, Harding & Mazzotti will be offering free, safe rides home to those who may have had too many celebratory spirits New Year’s Eve, a night famed for DWI-related arrests, accidents and deaths A call to 1-800-LAW-1010 will get a patron from any Utica bar, restaurant or tavern to their home with no questions asked....UPD blotter for December 28th
UTICA, December 29, 2009- Here is the Utica Police blotter for Monday, December 28, 2009 as reported by Utica PD. ...A New Years Eve Celebration for the Whole Family
Utica, NY – Players of Utica, New York State’s oldest, continuously producing community theatre, presents the Third Annual First Eve, a one-of-a-kind New Years Eve celebration for the whole family! ...Yankee Hero: Don Mattingly's Star Burned Bright in New York
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – His career is unlike almost every other Yankees star, because it includes no World Series glory....Jim Winterton to Host Racquetball Clinics at Turning Stone
Oneida Nation Homelands - Legendary racquetball coach Jim Winterton will bring his teaching skills to the Sportsplex at Turning Stone for two daylong sessions in January. ...
UPD Blotter for December 23rd
UTICA, December 24, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for December 23, 2009. ...UPD blotter for December 2st
UTICA, December 22, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Monday, December 21, 2009. ...Daytime bellringers needed for last week of campaign in Utica
UTICA – With only a few days left in the Red Kettle Campaign, The Salvation Army of Utica has empty slots at its Red Kettle sites – especially during the day, reported Captain Frank Picciotto, director of the local facility. “Thus far, we have raised slightly over $60,000 toward our $75,000 goal. We have just a few days to reach our goal. More bellringers will ensure our success. We are very hopeful.”...UPD blotter for December 20th
UTICA, December 21, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Sunday, December 20, 2009....Small fire at Yahnundasis Golf Club causes smoke and water damage
NEW HARTFORD, December 21, 2009 - A small fire, caused by a Christmas decoration, caused significant smoke and water damage to the Yahnundasis Golf Club....Fire claims life of Lewis County man
LEWIS COUNTY, December 21, 2009- A 64-year-old Lyonsdale man died in a fire on Saturday evening, according to Lewis County Sheriffs deputies. ...Florence man arrested for criminal possession of a weapon
FLORENCE, December 21, 2009 - Sheriff’s deputies responded to a harassment complaint Saturday Night on the Taberg-Florence Road in the Town of Florence. When they arrived they found that the homeowner had gotten into a dispute with his 25 year old step-son. ...Victim of the local "YouTube" assault headed to jail
UTICA, December 18, 2009 - Senal Naderevic pleaded guilty in October to second degree assault for his retaliation against one of his attackers from the August incident. ...YWCA Executive Director stepping down
MOHAWK VALLEY, December 18, 2009 - The Executive Director of the YWCA is stepping down due to family obligations....Pizzeria owner accused of sexual abuse
NEW HARTFORD, December 18, 2009 - The New Hartford pizzeria owner accused of sexual abuse his adult female employees has pleaded not guilty....
MQ-1 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle in Iraq
Airman 1st Class Justin Cole, Tech. Sgt. Marcus Cottengim and Chief Master Sgt. Roy Cupper conduct a pre-flight inspection on an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle prior to a night mission from Ali Air Base, Iraq on November 5, 2007. The Predators operate on 24-hour operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. UPI/Jonathan Snyder/U.S. Air ForceU.N. climate talks late, protests heat up
COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The United Nations climate summit in Copenhagen started late Wednesday due to disputes over documents to be used as the basis for the talks, observers said....Man subdues rabid bobcat by strangling it
PHOENIX, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- An Arizona man subdued a rabid wildcat by strangling it and putting his knee into its chest, state wildlife officials said....Campus term 'coastie' anti-Semitic?
MADISON, Wis., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- The term "coastie," popular at a large Wisconsin university, is a matter of controversy as to whether it is an anti-Semitic term, students and academics said....NBA: Sacramento 112, Washington 109
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Tyreke Evans made two free throws with 3.4 seconds remaining Wednesday and the Sacramento Kings survived a 3-point try at the buzzer to down Washington 112-109....NBA: Denver 111, Houston 101
DENVER, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Carmelo Anthony kept his hot streak going with 38 points Wednesday, helping bring the Denver Nuggets a 111-101 victory over Houston....NBA: San Antonio 103, Golden State 91
OAKLAND, Calif., Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Tim Duncan scored 27 points Wednesday and the San Antonio Spurs put together a dominant third quarter to defeat Golden State 103-91....Roy Disney dead at 79
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Walt Disney's nephew, Roy Edward Disney, died of stomach cancer Wednesday in a Newport Beach, Calif., hospital, The Walt Disney Co. said. He was 79....Horoscope for December 17th
Here's your daily horoscope for Thursday, December 17, 2009. ...
Iran tests new missile that reach Israel
Iran tests the Sajjil-2 missile with a range of 1,200 miles at an undisclosed location on December 16, 2009. The missile has a range to reach Israel and parts of southeastern Europe. UPIUPD blotter for December 16th
UTICA, December 17, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Wednesday, December 16, 2009. ...Clinton man faces charges
CLINTON, December 17, 2009 - A Clinton man is facing charges after it is alleged he stole several thousand pounds of steel from Sherrill Manufacturing....
UPD blotter for December 15th
UTICA, December 16, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Tuesday, December 15, 2009. ...Rome Police looking for two different shoplifters
ROME, December 16, 2009 - Rome Police are trying to identify two different shoplifters who stole items from two different stores in Rome....Fulton man faces 3 counts of third-degree assault
FULTON, December 16, 2009 - A 27-year-old Fulton man, convicted of sexually abusing a 4-year-old in 2000, is facing three counts of third-degree assault after incidents with three different staff members at Central New York Psychiatric Center in Marcy....Decision on Utica City School District home has been made
UTICA, December 16, 2009 - The Utica City School District has decided where their new home will be....
Landlord, city at odds over fatal fire
UTICA, Dec. 15, 2009 -- In an exclusive interview with Utica Daily News, landlord Timothy Klotz made some strong assertions following a notice of claim he filed with the City of Utica--- city officials were just as strong in their responses. ...
Broncos' Marshall Escapes Colts Brackett
Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) breaks away from Indianapolis Colts linebacker Gary Brackett (58) during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis on December 13, 2009. The Colts defeated the Broncos 28-16 to remain undefeated at 13-0 and set a new NFL record for Consecutive regular-season wins with 22. UPI /Mark CowanObama Leans on Top U.S. Bankers
President Barack Obama challenged top bankers Monday to explore "every responsible way" to increase lending, saying they were obliged to help after being rescued by taxpayers. ...
Biden issues postitive clean energy report
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Vice President Joe Biden has issued a report to the president indicating U.S. Recovery Act initiatives are building a more energy-efficient economy....Report: Drone strikes could widen
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Some U.S. officials want to extend CIA drone strikes in Pakistan's tribal areas to Quetta, where Taliban leaders are suspected of hiding, officials said....Attacks at 2 checkpoints kill 15 policemen
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Militants struck two checkpoints in separate provinces of Afghanistan, killing at least 15 policemen, authorities said....Pakistan not keen on Haqqani crackdown
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The Pakistani military is not ready to meet a U.S. demand that it go after Afghan Taliban leader Siraj Haqqani, officials said....Horoscope for December 15th
Here's your daily horoscope for Tuesday, December 15, 2009. ...NFL: San Francisco 24, Arizona 9
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- Alex Smith tossed two touchdown passes and Frank Gore ran for 167 yards and a score Monday, carrying the San Francisco 49ers to a 24-9 win over Arizona....Dealing with Grief at the Holidays
UTICA, N.Y. (Dec. 9, 2009) – When David Roberts lost his 18-year-old daughter Jeannine to cancer in 2003, he thought his life was over. But the adjunct professor of psychology at Utica College has taken his devastating experience and created a way to help others who are also bereaved. His book, “Mourning Discoveries: A guide to help families navigate through grief toward healing … During the Holidays,” aims to help others suffering from loss....Utica Rescue Mission to Provide Christmas Dinner for Poor, Homeless
UTICA – The Rescue Mission of Utica is planning a “festive, family” Christmas dinner for the homeless, for struggling families and for anyone who may be alone on Dec. 25, announced the Rev. Bill Dodge, executive director....UPD blotter for December 14th
UTICA, December 15, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Monday, December 14, 2009. ...Schools tally how much the hold on state aid will cost
UTICA, December 15, 2009 - Schools around the area are tallying just how much Governor Paterson’s hold on state aid this month will cost their respective school districts....Utica Community Health Center begins to be built
UTICA, December 15, 2009 - Ground was broken on the Utica Community Health Center yesterday. The center is being built thanks to $1 million from federal stimulus money secured earlier in the year....Birnie Bus shares camera footage with attorney of family
UTICA, December 15, 2009 - A state supreme court judge has ordered Birnie Bus Service to share its surveillance camera footage with the attorney of a family that claims a bus dropped off their son at the wrong address earlier in the fall....Woman who smothered her infant sentenced to 5 to 15 years
DEERFIELD, December 15, 2009 - LeeAnn Wimmers, the Deerfield woman convicted of smothering her infant daughter in April of 2008, was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in maximum-security prison yesterday in Oneida County Court....'Princess' jumps to No. 1 at box office
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- "The Princess and the Frog" leaped to the No. 1 spot at the U.S. box office this weekend, raking in $25 million in estimated gross receipts....Detroit parents furious over poor schools
DETROIT, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Parents of Detroit public school students railed against city educators after the release of abysmal test scores....Editorial: Europe should send more troops
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- The European allies' decision to send an additional 7,000 troops to Afghanistan is welcome but falls short of the needs there, The New York Times says....Canadian police in serial killing review
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Police in Vancouver, Canada, say they are reviewing cases of women missing or killed to see if they could have been targeted by a serial killer. ...Texas police seek 'Twilight Rapist'
SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Police are looking for a man dubbed the "Twilight Rapist" who they say has attacked at least eight women living alone in rural parts of south and central Texas....
The Obama's attend Christmas in Washington
U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose with children dressed as elves during the Christmas in Washington celebration in Washington, on December 13, 2009. UPI/Joshua Roberts/PoolHoroscope for December 14th
Here's your daily horoscope for Monday, December 14, 2009. ...NFL: San Diego 20, Dallas 17
DALLAS, Dec. 14 (UPI) -- A Philip Rivers touchdown pass and Nate Kaeding field goal in the fourth quarter Sunday lifted San Diego to a 20-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys. ...NFL: Indianapolis 28, Denver 16
INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 13 (UPI) -- Peyton Manning's four touchdown passes led Indianapolis to a 28-16 win over Denver Sunday -- the Colts' NFL-record 22nd straight regular-season victory....NFL: Philadelphia 45, New York Giants 38
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 14 (UPI) -- Donovan McNabb passed for two touchdowns and Philadelphia scored on long fumble and punt returns Sunday en route to a 45-38 win over the New York Giants....Gillette Cuts Tiger From Its Ads
A major sponsor of Tiger Woods will phase the world's most valuable athlete out of its advertisements while he takes time off to repair his personal life. ...UPD blotter for December 13th
UTICA, December 14, 2009 - Here's the dispatch log from the Utica Police Department for Sunday, December 13th....Ilion woman will not be charged for fire
ILION, December 14 2009 - The Ilion woman responsible for accidentally starting the fire in an East Clark St apartment building last Sunday will not face any charges....Governor Paterson announces state is $1 billion short
NEW YORK, December 14, 2009 - Governor David Paterson announced that the state is $1 billion short of its obligations due to paid tomorrow to local governments and schools. ...Mother Marianne Soup Kitchen hits milestone, serves 40,000 meals
UTICA -- Mother Marianne’s West Side Kitchen has served over 40,000 meals since opening its doors to the homeless, the jobless and the working poor in March 2008, Deacon Gil Nadeau, director, announced in an Annual Report distributed at weekend masses at St. Joseph-St. Patrick Church Dec. 12-13....NIA Group of Utica, Inc. Hosts First Annual New Year’s Renaissance Ball
(Utica, NY) The Neighborhood Investment Association (NIA) will host its first annual New Year’s Renaissance Ball on Saturday, January 2, 2010 from 6:30pm until 10pm at the Hart’s Hill Inn, 135 Clinton Street, Whitesboro, NY 13492....
San Diego Zoo's panda cub walks on all fours
The San Diego Zoo's newest giant panda cub, 18-week-old, 17-pound Yun Zi, walks on all fours next to Meg Sutherland-Smith, D.V.M., San Diego Zoo veterinary clinical operations manager, on December 10, 2009. UPI/Ken Bohn/San Diego ZooRescue Mission Needs Volunteers, Gifts for Christmas
UTICA -- The Rescue Mission of Utica is looking to make Christmas a little brighter for struggling local families as well as some 130 people in its mental health outreach, addictions crisis center, men's homeless shelter and long-term treatment program....Rome Salvation Army: Dec. 14 Is Last Day to Help Needy Kid Or Senior Through Online Angel Tree
ROME -- December 14 marks the online deadline for supporting children and seniors in need this Christmas through The Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree program at www.JCP.com/Angel <http://www.jcp.com/Angel> . ...900-foot Tijuana-San Diego tunnel found
SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- An unfinished tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego, apparently built by drug traffickers, had amenities like an electric system and elevator, investigators say....Bill to ban imported large snakes advances
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- A bill approved Thursday by a U.S. Senate committee would ban the importing of large constrictors like the Burmese pythons that have invaded South Florida....Man to plead guilty to stalking Andrews
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- An Illinois man accused of secretly videotaping ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in hotel rooms will plead guilty to a federal stalking charge, court papers say. ...Couple charged with imprisoning son
ATHENS, Ga., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- A Georgia couple have been charged with torturing the wife's son by shooting him with a pellet gun, dousing him with pepper spray and handcuffing him....NFL: Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 6
CLEVELAND, Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Chris Jennings scored the game's only touchdown to give Cleveland a 13-0 lead in the second quarter Thursday and the Browns held on to stun Pittsburgh 13-6....COL BKB: Syracuse 85, Florida 73
TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 11 (UPI) -- Rick Jackson scored 21 points and claimed 13 rebounds Thursday in leading No. 6 Syracuse to an 85-73 victory over 11th-ranked Florida....Horoscope for December 11th
Here is your daily horoscope for Friday, December 11, 2009. ...Utica School District may have overpaid Birnie Bus
UTICA, December 11, 2009 - An audit conducted by the New York State Comptroller has found that the Utica City School District may have overpaid Birnie Bus over $70,000....AmeriCU Credit Union Spreads Holiday Cheer at All Locations with Several Charity Fundraisers & Promotions
ROME - AmeriCU Credit Union locations are proud sponsors of several promotions and sponsorships assisting non-profit organizations and local families throughout Central New York. ...America's Most Wanted crew in the Utica area
UTICA, December 11, 2009 - Producers of the America’s Most Wanted program were in the Utica area yesterday to start filming a piece on Kimberly Simon....Sex offender sentenced to 22 years
CHENANGO, December 11, 2009 - A repeat sex offender was sentenced to 22 years in prison yesterday....Applications for Utica Board of Education deadline extended to Friday
UTICA, December 10, 2009 - The deadline for applications to fill the vacancy on the Utica Board of Education has been extended to Friday, after poor weather during the day on Wednesday....Legislator investigation heading to grand jury
ONEIDA COUNTY, December 10, 2009 - An investigation into a letter alleging improprieties by two members of the Oneida County Board of Legislators is head to the grand jury....H1N1 virus claims another life in Oneida County
ONEDIA COUNTY, December 10, 2009 - This will be the eighth person who has died from the H1N1 since July. The person had underlining health conditions. ...UPD blotter for December 9th
UTICA, December 10, 2009 - Here's the police blotter for Wednesday, December 9, 2009 as released by UPD. ...UPD blotter for December 10th
UTICA, December 11, 2009- Here's the police blotter for Thursday, December 10, 2009 as released by UPD. ...St. Elizabeth Medical Center and Faxton-St. Luke's healthcare named best doctors and nurses, quality and image
UTICA -- St. Elizabeth Medical Center, along with Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare, have received National Research Corporation’s (NRC) Consumer Choice Award for the sixth consecutive year. The award is based on consumers’ opinions on Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Overall Quality and Best Image. ...Four Herkimer Men’s Soccer Players to Play in All Star
Herkimer, NY—Four Herkimer County Community College men’s soccer players will represent the Generals in the Region III All Star Game on Saturday, December 12 in Binghamton, NY. Seniors Steven Medwinter (Brooklyn), Kariym Balthazar (Brooklyn), James Taber (Liverpool) and Rob Dickinson (Endicott) will compete with the region’s best seniors at the Greater Binghamton Sports Complex at 7:00 pm. ...Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County to Host Workshop on Grant Writing
New grants make it possible for cash-strapped agencies to bring important services into the community and get innovative ideas off the ground. Yet applying for and receiving grants is a very competitive process. ...Utica Salvation Army update to community
Utica – As of Wednesday, December 9, The Salvation Army of Utica is slightly ahead of last year’s total for The Red Kettle Campaign....Business Competition to be Announced at Economic Development Event
Herkimer, NY—Herkimer County Community College; John Piseck, Herkimer County Legislator and Chairman of the Herkimer IDA; and the Central Upstate Regional Alliance are sponsoring an economic development event on Tuesday, December 15 at 10 a.m. in HCCC’s Hummel Corporate and Professional Education Center....Picente Urges Oneida County-Based Students, Employers To Apply Now for College Corps Summer Internships
Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., today announced that the Oneida County College Corps internship program is accepting applications from potential interns and employers for the summer of 2010....Exclusive Opportunity for Summer Internship at Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is now accepting applications for the 2010 Frank and Peggy Steele Internship Program for Youth Leadership Development. This summer-long internship offers meaningful, hands-on training in numerous professional careers as well as the chance to learn and work in the company of baseball’s best-known personalities during the annual Hall of Fame Weekend and Induction Ceremony, held in Cooperstown each summer. For more information on the specific internship positions available in 2010, please visit education.baseballhalloffame.org <http://www.education.baseballhall.org/> ....Cougars spotted in Twins Cities suburbs
CHAMPLIN, Minn., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Reports of cougars roaming the suburban Twin Cities in Minnesota have officials trying to determine if they are wild or had been released by owners....Report raps police killings in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Police in two of Brazil's major cities, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, routinely execute criminal suspects, Human Rights Watch alleged Tuesday....Cyprus efforts on Turkey fail
BRUSSELS, Cyprus, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Cyprus tried and failed Tuesday to halt negotiations between Turkey and the European Union on environmental regulations....Britain loses 100th soldier
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Britain has lost its 100th soldier in the Afghan war this year, but its army chief, Gen. David Richards, urged against judging the campaign by casualties alone....NBA: Orlando 97, Los Angeles Clippers 86
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard's 25 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday led Orlando to a 97-86 win over the Los Angeles Clippers and its eighth consecutive road game....NHL Anaheim 4, Dallas 3 (OT)
ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Saku Koivu scored on a rebound with 46.5 seconds left in overtime Tuesday, handing the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 comeback win over the visiting Dallas Stars....NBA: Dallas 102, Phoenix 101
DALLAS, Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Dirk Nowitzki scored 33 points and Jason Terry hit two clutch free throws in the closing seconds Tuesday in a 102-101 Dallas win over the Phoenix Suns....Horoscope for December 9th
Here is your daily horoscope for Wednesday, December 9, 2009. ...UPD blotter for December 8
UTICA, December 9, 2009 - Here's the police blotter for Tuesday, December 8, 2009 as released by UPD....Destito seeks federal help for state-mandated, $158 million renovation of the Oneida County sewer system
(UTICA) -- Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito has written to U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, requesting future economic stimulus funding or any other appropriate federal funding to help Oneida County meet a state-mandated order to significantly rehabilitate its wastewater treatment infrastructure....Fairfield supervisor center of criminal probe
FAIRFIELD, December 9, 2009 - The town of Fairfield Supervisor and his wife are at the center of a criminal probe pertaining to missing funds....Portlandville man accused of stealing and crashing three cars
PORTLANDVILLE, December 9, 2009 - A Portlandville man is accused of stealing and crashing three different cars while drunk back in late November....Bail set for man who stabbed ex-girlfriend in Ilion
ILION, December 9, 2009 - Bail has been set for the man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend several times in the torso and head back in October in Ilion....Victim of Monday night's shooting has been identified
UTICA, December 9, 2009 - 21-year-old Justin Fields was shot in the upper leg near Wall and Elm streets. ...Peacemaker Program receives national re-certification
The Peacemaker Program, Inc. has just been awarded re-certification by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association. This re-certification comes following the successful completion of a national quality assurance review....
Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
A baseball containing the autograph of former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog sits in a box at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on December 7, 2009, after it was announced Herzog was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee for Managers and Umpires at the Baseball winter meetings in Indianapolis. Herzog, a sixtime division winner and manager of the 1982 World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals managed in St. Louis from 1980-1990. UPI/Bill GreenblattGates visits Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived in Afghanistan Tuesday, principally to meet with U.S. troops and thank them. ...Militant attacks ravage Pakistani cities
LAHORE, Pakistan, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Major Pakistani cities have been hammered by militant attacks, with the death toll since Friday topping 100, authorities said....Russia first to win India contracts
MOSCOW, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Russians expressed happiness to be the first to win big nuclear power deals from India since a ban on the latter from obtaining such technologies was lifted....Horoscope for December 8th
Here is your daily horoscope for Tuesday, December 8, 2009. ...Hulk Hogan to wed again
MIAMI, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Former professional wrestler and U.S. television personality Hulk Hogan has gotten engaged to Jennifer McDaniel after dating her for about two years....NFL: Green Bay 27, Baltimore 14
GREEN BAY, Wis., Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Aaron Rodgers passed for three touchdowns Monday, piloting the Green Bay Packers to a 27-14 win over Baltimore in a game loaded with penalties....NBA: New York 93, Portland 84
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Larry Hughes scored 21 points for the New York Knicks, who jumped ahead in the second quarter Monday and went on to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 93-84....UPD blotter for December 7th
UTICA, December 8, 2009 - Here's the police blotter for Monday, December 7, 2009 as released by UPD....Teen pleads guilty for posting fight on Youtube
UTICA, December 8, 2009 - One of the teens involved in the now infamous Cornhill fight that ended up posted on Youtube pleaded guilty to 2nd-degree assault charges in Oneida County Court yesterday....The Venue plans to reopen as juice bar
YORKVILLE, December 8, 2009 - The Venue nightclub in Yorkville plans to reopen this weekend as a juice bar, after their liquor license was suspended this weekend....Road check ends up arresting five
UTICA, December 8, 2009 - Early Sunday morning a road check was conducted in the area of the former Pistol Pete’s on Nichols street....Roefaro appoints Smajic
UTICA, December 8, 2009 - Utica Mayor David Roefaro appointed Nedzad Smajic to the city planning board after Kenneth Slade reached his two-term limit....Victim of a shooting near Elm street recovering in hospital
UTICA, December 8, 2009 - A shooting victim is recovering in an area hospital after being shot in the leg during an altercation that happened near Elm and Wall streets yesterday evening....Chutist electrocuted after cell tower jump
CASA GRANDE, Ariz., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- An Arizona man was electrocuted when he parachuted from a cellphone tower at night and landed on high-voltage power lines, police said....Bill would give nursing moms protection
LANSING, Mich., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Nursing mothers in Michigan would be protected from discrimination by the state's civil rights act under a bill in the legislature....Clarence Petty, conservationist, 104, dies
CANTON, N.Y., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Clarence Petty, who advocated tirelessly for the preservation of the Adirondack Mountains, died at his Canton, N.Y., home, his family said. He was 104....Five held in deadly attack on mosque
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- At least five people have been arrested in the attack that killed 40 people at a mosque in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi, police said....Mo. man accused of swindling girlfriends
RAYTOWN, Mo., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A man known as "Raytown Romeo" because he has repeatedly bilked girlfriends out of money is in jail again, accused of stealing from women....NFL: Arizona 30, Minnesota 17
GLENDALE, Ariz., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Arizona's Kurt Warner tossed three touchdown passes and Neil Rackers booted three field goals Sunday en route to a 30-17 Cardinals victory over Minnesota....NFL: N.Y. Giants 31, Dallas 24
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Dec. 6 (UPI) -- Eli Manning's two touchdown passes and Domenik Hixon's 79-yard scoring punt return Sunday led the New York Giants to a 31-24 win over Dallas....Nancy Grace blamed for woman's suicide
OCALA, Fla., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- A Harvard Medical School professor contends U.S. talk show host Nancy Grace is partially to blame for the suicide of a mother of a missing boy three years ago....UPD blotter for December 6th
UTICA, December 7, 2009 - Here's the police blotter for Sunday, December 6, 2009 as released by UPD....Two Albany women arrested and charged with Grand Larceny
NEW HARTFORD, December 7, 2009 - Two Albany women were arrested by New Hartford Police on Saturday after they left the Walmart in Consumer Square without paying for some 99 items, police said....One car roll over injures three
TOWN OF LEE, December 7, 2009 - Three people sustained minor injuries Sunday night in a one car roll over on Rt 26 in the Town of Lee. ...Ilion home destroyed after explosion
ILION, December 7, 2009 - A 4-apartment home in Ilion was destroyed after an explosion on Sunday afternoon....Clinton seeking troop support from NATO
BRUSSELS, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Europe to urge NATO allies to provide more troops to the Afghan war effort....2 charged with robbing dead family's home
SONOMA, Calif., Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A man and a woman in California pleaded innocent Thursday to charges of burglarizing the home of a family killed in a car crash....School van crashes into pond, killing 10
NEW DELHI, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- A school van plunged into a roadside pond in South India, killing nine children and a kindergarten teacher, police said....Baltimore billboards promote unbelief
BALTIMORE, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Several large billboards around Baltimore welcome atheists and agnostics, directing them to the Web site of the Baltimore Coalition of Reason....
Obama family lights the National Christmas Tree at ceremony in Washington
Santa and Mrs. Claus participate in the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House in Washington on December 3, 2009. UPI/Dennis Brack/PoolNFL: NY Jets 19, Buffalo 13
TORONTO, Dec. 4 (UPI) -- Mark Sanchez threw a touchdown pass before leaving with a knee injury Thursday and the New York Jets held on to defeat Buffalo 19-13....Horoscope for December 4th
Here is your daily horoscope for Friday, December 4, 2009. ...Tiger Woods Voicemail To Jaimee Grubb
Tiger Woods calls Jamiee Grubb, asking her to remove her name from her Voicemail. ...UPD blotter for December 3rd
UTICA, December 4, 2009 - Here's the Utica Police Department's blotter for Thursday, December 3, 2009. ...Utica Post 229 Honors Firefighter and EMT of the Year
UTICA -- Two third generation firefighters were honored by American Legion Post 229 as Emergency Medical Technician of the Year and Firefighter of the Year during ceremonies at the North Utica Post Thursday evening (Dec. 3). The honorees are: ...Norwich Campus Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Holiday Party
MORRISVILLE, N.Y.— As the Norwich Campus of Morrisville State College marks its 40th anniversary, the celebration will take on a special meaning for three of its alumni. ...Utica woman faces grand larceny
UTICA, December 4, 2009 - A Utica woman is facing grand larceny charges after she allegedly stole a wallet and cell phone of a Blockbuster video employee on November 19th....Police arrest two men after entering house
UTICA, December 4, 2009 - Utica Police were able to enter a residence at 719 Plant Street with a no-knock search warrant and arrest two Utica men Wednesday night....
Salahis refuse to testify before Congress
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- The Virginia couple suspected of crashing a White House dinner for the prime minister of India "respectfully" refused to testify before a congressional panel....Pakistan attack kills two navy members
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A suicide bomb attack outside Pakistani naval headquarters in Islamabad killed two navy personnel, authorities said....Students attacked redheaded classmates
CALABASAS, Calif., Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Three students at a California school were arrested and six others disciplined for assaulting redheaded classmates after a Facebook posting, officials said....Obama administration defends exit strategy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Top U.S. administration officials sought to calm lawmakers' concerns about the exit plan in the Afghanistan strategy announced by President Barack Obama....Military families speak out about Obama
The military families of America have already paid a heavy price for the prolonged war in Afghanistan. ...
Beyonce earns 10 Grammy nods
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Recording artist Beyonce was nominated for 10 Grammy Awards at a televised concert in Los Angeles Wednesday night. ...Horoscope for December 3rd
Here is your daily horoscope for Thursday, December 3, 2009. ...NBA: Sacramento 110, Indiana 105
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- Tyreke Evans scored 26 points Wednesday and his two free throws with 14 seconds left secured Sacramento's 110-105 win over Indiana....NBA: Houston 102, LA Clippers 85
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3 (UPI) -- A 3-point play by Carl Landry touched off a late 16-point run Wednesday that boosted Houston to a 102-85 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers....
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony takes place in in New York
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is aglow during the lighting ceremony on December 2, 2009 in New York. The 76-foot tall Norwegian pine is illuminated by 30,000 LED lights and will be viewed by thousands over the course of the next month. UPI /Monika GraffUPD blotter for December 2nd
UTICA, December 3, 2009 - Here's the Utica Police Department's blotter for Wednesday, December 2, 2009. ...Utica looking to add three more police officers to the force
UTICA, December 3, 2009 - The City of Utica is looking to add three additional police officers to the force, according to Chief Dan Labella....Man pleads not guilty for shooting private invesigator
ANNESVILLE, December 3, 2009 - A 51-year-old Annesville man pleaded not guilty in Oneida County Court yesterday to charges that he shot a private investigator who he mistakenly took for a turkey....Utica couple injured in car accident
TRENTON, December 3, 2009 - A Utica Couple was Injured in a One Car Roll Over accident on Route 12 in the Town of Trenton Wednesday evening....New York State Senate votes down same-sex marriage bill
NEW YORK, December 3, 2009 - The New York State Senate voted down the same-sex marriage bill yesterday. ...Griffo Backs Compromise Package of Cuts; Calls for Statewide Reforms
Senator Joseph A. Griffo (R,C,I – Rome) today voted for the Deficit Reduction Plan that addressed this year’s 2009 State Budget shortfall. ...Always a Winner: Steve O'Neill Led Every Big League Club He Managed to a Winning Season
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – For every manager, the definition of success boils down to two numbers: Wins and losses....You Can Go Online to Help a Local 'Angel' in Need
J. C. Penney Company and The Salvation Army have joined forces this Christmas season to give joy to even more people in need through a grand-scale online Angel Giving Tree program....Rescue Mission Needs Clothing Items, Toys for Christmas
UTICA -- The Rescue Mission of Utica is looking to make Christmas a little brighter for some 130 people in its mental health outreach, addictions crisis center, men's homeless shelter and long-term treatment program. ...Girl Scout Study Finds That More Youth Today Say They Would Make Responsible Choices than Predecessors 20 Years Ago
New Hartford, N.Y. – A nationwide survey released today by Girl Scouts of the USA finds that more American teenagers say they would make responsible decisions on a range of issues from lying and cheating to smoking and drinking than young people just a generation ago....HCCC to Host Kids Night Out
Herkimer, NY—The Herkimer County Community College Athletic Department will hold a Kids Night Out on Saturday, December 5 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Physical Education Building....Questions remain about Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- The new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan will rely on that country's government but the question is will the Afghans come through, The New York Times says....Tennessee killer executed
NASHVILLE, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A man who spent nearly three decades on Tennessee's death row for a triple slaying at a Nashville market, was executed by lethal injection Wednesday....12-year-old girl was strangled
CHICAGO, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a Chicago alley was strangled, police said Tuesday. ...Thermal imaging puts man behind bars
BOSTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A young Boston man is going to prison after learning that a gun tossed into a snow bank still retained his body heat -- and police could detect it....Musharraf discusses Afghan strategy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf says any exit strategy from Afghanistan must come after eliminating al-Qaida and defeating the Taliban....Obama Orders 30,000-troop Boost in Afghanistan
President Barack Obama will send 30,000 additional U.S. troops to Afghanistan. AP correspondent Julie Pace reports on the president's strategy for escalating the war, and eventually ending the country's military mission there....Horoscope for December 2nd
Here's your daily horoscope for Wednesday, December 2, 2009. ...Home movie said to show Monroe smoking pot
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- A never-before seen home movie has surfaced in which the late U.S. actress Marilyn Monroe is seen smoking what a friend says was a marijuana joint....NBA: LA Lakers 110, New Orleans 99
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2 (UPI) -- Andrew Bynum scored 21 points and Kobe Bryant had 18 to lead the Los Angeles Lakers past the New Orleans Hornets 110-99 Tuesday....Man charged for striking two females with car
UTICA, December 2, 2009 - A Utica man is charged with striking two 16-year-old females with his car in the Best Buy parking lot yesterday....Cutting reported at Super 8 Motel
UTICA, December 2, 2009 - A reported cutting incident at the North Utica Super 8 Motel is being investigated by the Utica Police....$2.8 billion dollar deficit reduction plan passed
ALBANY, December 2, 2009 - Yesterday in Albany, the State Assembly passed a $2.8 billion dollar deficit reduction plan, that they say will restore financial health in New York....UPD blotter for December 1st
UTICA, December 2, 2009 - Here's the Utica Police Department's blotter for Tuesday, December 1, 2009. ...Little Falls man sentenced to an additional 25 years
LITTLE FALLS, December 2, 2009 - The Little Falls man, who was sentenced Monday, in Oneida County Court to 25 years in prison for raping a 19-year-old girl last January, was sentenced for an additional 25 years in prison in Herkimer Couty Court Tuesday....Yorkville police officer fired
YORKVILLE, December 2, 2009 - A Yorkville Police officer was fired yesterday, for what he believes is retaliation for filing a federal claim against Yorkville officials, including Mayor Bruno Petruccione....Wild Wild Winter Carnival to be Held Feb. 5-7 in Cooperstown
(COOPERSTOWN, NY) – The 2010 Wild Wild Winter Carnival will be held February 5-7th in Cooperstown and will feature a western theme, the Carnival Committee announced Wednesday....HCCC Baseball Team Volunteers Time for the Wonderland of Lights
Herkimer, NY—Members of the Herkimer County Community College baseball team volunteered their time November 23rd at the Wonderland of Lights on the Masonic Care Community campus in Utica....Hank of All Trades: Hank O'Day Played Every Role During His Career
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – A player, manager, umpire and scout for over 40 years in the National League, Hank O’Day remains one of only a handful of people to serve the league in so many capacities....Report: Obama to send 34,000 troops
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- The United States will deploy 34,000 more troops in Afghanistan, sources told The Washington Post ahead of President Barack Obama's announcement....Aussie PM's plane has mechanical problem
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's flight home was delayed Monday when his plane had to turn around because of a mechanical problem, his spokesman said....Gilani: No information on al-Qaida leaders
BERLIN, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Neither America nor Britain has provided any intelligence about the presence of al-Qaida leaders in Pakistan, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said....
Dominos fall during ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall
Giant dominos tumble in front of the Brandenburg Gate during a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Wall in Berlin on November 9, 2009. The dominos, made by young Germans, lined the path followed by the original wall. UPI/David SilpaNFL: New Orleans 38, New England 17
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Drew Brees fired five touchdown passes Monday for unbeaten New Orleans, which broke away with a big second quarter and ripped the New England Patriots 38-17....'Office,' 'Weeds' up for PGA comedy award
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- "30 Rock," "Californication," "Entourage," "The Office" and "Weeds" have been nominated for the Producers Guild of America's award for best comedy series....Golfers React to Tiger's Withdrawal From Tournament
Tiger Woods pulled out of his own tournament, the Chevron World Challenge, due to injuries sustained in a car crash several days ago. Woods has not spoken to police investigating the incident, fueling speculation over his private life. ...UPD blotter for November 30th
UTICA, December 1, 2009 - Here's the Utica Police Department's blotter for Monday, November 30, 2009. ...Tax break for deer hunters
NEW YORK, December 1, 2009 - Senator Charles Schumer has introduced legislation that would offer tax breaks to deer hunters who donate their processed venison to shelters that feed the hungry....Two burglaries in Watertown being investigated
WATERVILLE, December 1, 2009 - Two early morning burglaries in the Town of Waterville are being investigated by State Police and Oneida County Sheriffs. ...Author info
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