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Innovators: Brett Truett and SoftNoze USA

FRANKFORT, August 28, 2009 -- When Brett Truett was at SUNYIT, his friends told him he should be an inventor.
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Mars vs. Venus: Should you take it out on the mistress?

Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus." ...
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PBA president wants written interpretation

UTICA, Aug. 26, 2009 --It's clear that new City of Utica employees have to live in Utica, but some want to know if old ones can move out and still keep their jobs. ...
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Onlookers, officials tantalized by Tiger

VERNON -- It could be argued that Atunyote Golf Club was built with this moment in mind -- Tiger Woods was getting ready to tee-off on the first hole in Vernon. ...
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The Tiger experience proves worth it

VERONA, August 25, 2009 -- The buzz around Monday's event has been building for three years, and it reverberated throughout the Mohawk Valley....
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Video: Health care town hall brings emotion

UTICA -- On Aug. 19, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri held a town hall meeting at Mohawk Valley Community College to speak about one of the most transcendent issues of our time: health care reform. ...
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Tracking the stimulus: More than $13 billion for $250 checks.

ONEIDA COUNTY, August 19, 2009 - Retirees and military veterans are among a group of people that either received or are owed $250 via the federal stimulus package. ...
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Mars vs. Venus: How to know you're not good enough

Question: How do you know, you're just not on my level? ...
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Sunday Editorial:In hindsight, Picente was right to strike deal with Oneidas

Daily Statement: Looking back on his deal with the Oneida Indian Nation, Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente had the right reasoning. ...
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Tiger's appearance grants wishes

VERONA, Aug. 24, 2009 -- Among the 3,000 people that payed top-dollar to see the world's top golfer, there will be 200 people that didn't have to pay a cent to see the icon. ...
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Arcuri: "If we have a public option, I will take it"

UTICA, August 19, 2009 -- U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-24) told nearly 450 people at a town hall meeting that he would support an amendment requiring congress to take a public option and he promised to take a public option himself if it becomes part of health care reform legislation. ...
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With less money, county government may need to adjust

UTICA, Aug. 19, 2009 -- Officials say Oneida County sales tax revenues are likely to fall short of 2009 projections....
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Anxious night leads to recovery of abducted children

NEW HARTFORD, Aug. 19, 2009 --New Hartford police Lt. Timothy O'Neill said he had an eye on the minute- hand Tuesday night. He watched knowing that two missing kids were getting one more mile further from home each time the hand ticked forward. ...
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Griffo, Roefaro endorse legislation in wake of YouTube fight

UTICA, July 2009 -- Public officials gathered at Utica's City Hall in an attempt to stem violence on internet video. ...
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Mars vs. Venus: The rules after the breakup

Question: What are the rules to follow to keep the break up respectable?...
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Maxim Hometown Hottie from West Winfield

WEST WINFIELD, Aug. 12, 2009 - When Maghen Sickler went to her Mount Markham High School reunion, she said only 10 people were there. ...
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Community pitches in to train Iraq bound soldiers

UTICA, August 12, 2009 -- It takes generosity and sacrifice to provide free medical training for a couple dozen U.S. Army soldiers, but the people involved said those two things haven't been to easy come by. ...
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Griffo: Non-workers are given free what everyone else has to earn

ALBANY, NY, August 12. 2009 -- On Tuesday, Gov. David Paterson announced a program that would give $200 to families on public assistance for school supplies. ...
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Innovators: Curbside K-9 cutter

UTICA, August 11, 2009 -- Frustrated with her job, and armed with a love for animals, Tina Albin decided to make her passion mobile. ...
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Cash for Clunkers: The good, the bad and the deceptive

YORKVILLE, August 11, 2009 -- The "Cash for Clunkers" program has given local and national auto dealers and consumers the boost they'd hoped it would. However, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said dealers haven't been totally honest with consumers about the program. ...
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Mars vs. Venus: The best way to break-up with her

Question: How should you end your relationship with her when it's just not working for you? ...
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Man talked off Kennedy Plaza ledge

UTICA, August 8, 2009 -- Every time 27-year-old Felix Rivera put his feet back over the 16-story ledge atop the Kennedy Plaza apartments, onlookers gasped in horror. When he was brought down by police, the crowd cheered. ...
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Tea Party protester featured on MSNBC and Fox speaks out

ROME, August 7, 2009 -- Fort Stanwix Tea Party Patriot Don Jeror said Keith Olbermann and other local and national members of the media have portrayed him unfairly. ...
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Local man's protest featured on MSNBC

UTICA, Aug. 4, 2009 -- On the opening sequence of Countdown With Kieth Olbermann on Tuesday, a man in a blue shirt sitting on a wooden bench was yelling at House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). ...
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Corrections official says Utica man's death was 'apparent suicide'

ELMIRA, August 4, 2009 -- A 37-year-old Utica man died just 11 days into his prison sentence on August 2. ...
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Garramone arrested for DWI Saturday

UTICA, August 3, 2009 -- Christian Garramone, 33, of Utica, was arrested and charged with two counts of driving while intoxicated and ticketed for running a stop sign early Saturday morning. ...
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Local entrepreneur says innovation and Utica go together

UTICA, July 31, 2001 -- At a time when businesses were leaving his hometown, and Utica's economic future looked bleak to many, J. Mark Ford saw promise in the city. ...
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Brothers Forever Ride keeps Officer Thomas Lindsey's memory alive, for a good cause

UTICA, August 1, 2009 -- With the rumble of engines behind them and the wind cutting across their faces, 500 to 600 motorcycles turned out to ride in memory of a fallen police officer during the 3rd annual Brothers Forever Ride. ...
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