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Stress in police officers is higher than average person
UTICA, September 29, 2009 -- At first it was anger and sadness. Now disbelief is setting in as well.
BREAKING NEWS: UPD investigator kills his wife, himself in Deerfield
DEERFIELD, Sept. 29, 2009 -- Four children lost their parents, friends and families lost loved ones, and the Utica Police Department will mourn the death of one of their own after a suicide/homicide Monday afternoon on Cosby Manor Road. ...
Mars vs. Venus: How to pickup a gal at the bar
September 13, 2009 -- Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus." ...
Owners heartbroken and still looking for cats lost in James Street fire
UTICA, September 26, 2009 -- When the tragedy that was the fatal fire on 102 James St. is told, the victims are usually thought of as exclusively humans. Yet, for people like Gail Baker and her boyfriend Pilar Ayuso, it pains them to think of what their animals went through. ...
Keeler gets another threatening letter: Caller predicts letter's arrival
UTICA, September 25, 2009 -- As the Keeler in the Morning Show was winding down on Friday, anticipation became reality as the postal carrier delivered a third threatening letter addressed to radio personality Bill Keeler. ...
Report: NY Dems asked White House to approach Paterson
UTICA, Sept. 24, 2009 -- In the last week there have been several reports that Gov. David Paterson is taking some political heat from some pretty heavy-hitters, including fellow New York Democrats. ...
Keeler Productions/Utica Daily News quarantined by orders of UFD
UTICA, Sept. 24, 2009 -- The offices of Keeler Productions, Utica Daily News, Nancy L. Ford Photography and WXUR were quarantined on Thursday by order of the Utica Fire Department after radio personality Bill Keeler received an envelope containing a brown, powdery substance with a death threat....
Families come together at site of fatal fire
UTICA, Sept. 23, 2009 -- The darkness and the dampness couldn't hide the tears, and the sloshing of the passing traffic didn't mask the sniffles and the sobs. ...
Red Cross gives a hand, needs a hand after fire
UTICA, Sept. 23, 2009 -- It goes beyond the tragic fire on James St. ...
First on the scene of fatal fire were nothing short of heroic
September 20, 2009 -- They couldn't have known what was happening yet -- and they didn't look like they cared. ...
Obama says high tech industry will save Upstate New York
TROY, Sept. 20, 2009 -- It was plain, but regal and proud. ...
Relatives of victims watched hopelessly as firefighters searched for loved ones
UTICA, Sept. 20, 2009 -- As flames escaped through windows at the rear of a James Street apartment building, firefighters raced to fight it back. More than 11 hours later, there were still flames burning upstairs....
Reviewing and previewing 'The Great Recession'
NEW YORK, Sept 16, 2009 -- A study by the Fiscal Policy Institute has examined the toll the recession has had on our state, and the results have led the non-profit study group to name it "The Great Recession."...
Sullivan fired from NY State Police
ALBANY, NY, September 18, 2009 -- New York State Police Investigator Matthew Sullivan was fired from his job today....HS Football roundup 9/19
COOPERSTOWN 30, MOHAWK-RICHFIELD 0 On the last weekend of summer the Cooperstown Redskins blanked the Mohawk-Richifield Springs Tribe 30-0 to remain undefeated headed into a showdown ...
High School Football Roundup 9/18
MOHAWK VALLEY, September 18, 2009 -- In one of the Mohawk Valley’s most bitter rivalries the Herkimer Magicians defeated the Ilion Golden Bombers 16-15 in a tale of two halves. ...Mars vs. Venus: So you're single and getting old
September 20, 2009 -- Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus." ...
Civil climate highlights health care town hall
HERKIMER, Sept. 19, 2009 -- Friday's health care town hall provided a serene setting compared to a meeting on the same subject U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri held just a month before. ...Arcuri to hold health care town hall at HCCC
HERKIMER, Sept. 16, 2009-- After a contentious August, U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuro (D-24) is hosting another healthcare town hall meeting. ...
New law could raise the price for drunk driving
ALBANY, Sept. 14, 2009 -- The New York State Senate has passed a bill that would make the Ignition Interlock Program part of the mandatory sentence in drunk driving cases, even on the first offense. ...
Hamill to fight on T.V. in Ultimate Fighter finale
SCHUYLER, Sept. 12, 2009 --UFC fighter and Schuyler resident Matt "The Hammer" Hamill will be fighting Jon Jones on Dec. 5, his trainer announced this week....Mars vs. Venus: Phrases guys/girls don't EVER want to hear
September 13, 2009 -- Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus." ...Utica College 62, Castleton State 10
UTICA --Utica College's football team scored it's most rushing touchdowns ever, tallies it's second most yards ever and romped Castleton State 62-10. ...
Remembering 9/11
UTICA, September 11, 2009 -- On the left-hand side of the front of Utica Fire Chief Russel Brooks' desk, there's a replica of the Twin Towers. ...
High School football roundup
HOLLAND PATENT 9, HERKIMER 3 HOLLAND PATENT -- With 21 seconds left in the first half Holland Patent quarterback Alex Smith threw a 15 yard strike ...Turning Stone books Stevie Wonder
Turning Stone Resort and Casino has just confirmed Stevie Wonder will play in The Event Center, Friday Oct 23 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $85 for most ...
Ask the expert: Five important questions about healthcare reform and costs
CLINTON, September 9, 2009 -- Over the course of the summer, Utica Daily News has interviewed people in favor and against health care reform and have printed their reasons for their positions. ...
Proponents of health reform unite
UTICA, Sept. 9, 2009 -- One group, in favor of health care reform, has held two events in 10 days in an attempt to build up support....
Vescera's brother gets cited day after he does--Vescera cries dirty politics
UTICA, Sept. 4, 2009 -- A city codes inspector said he initially didn't want to give a citation to Councilman Frank Vescera, but was told by Codes Commissioner Goran Smiljic that he had to. ...Mars vs. Venus: How long to wait before giving up the goods
Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus." ...Downtown Utica gets more than $2 million
UTICA, SEPT. 3, 2009--The buzzword at Thursday's press conference announcing a $2.1 million grant for downtown Utica was "renaissance" -- Mayor Dave Roefaro, Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito and State Sen. Joe Griffo all used that term. ...WATCH: Arcuri spars with Chris Matthews on Hardball
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 3, 2009 -- U.S. Rep. Michael Arcuri made an appearance on Hardball with Chris Matthews on Wednesday. ...
Soldiers learn, community steps up
CLARK MILLS, Sept. 3, 2009 -- Some of the 25-10th Mountain Division Soldiers sat on a couch in a lounge at Central Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Clark Mills. ...
Local Girl Scouts' visit leaves stars in their eyes
Sept. 2., 2009- A couple local Girl Scouts, hope their view from space is enough to inspire more girls to rise their interests above the world. ...
Learning to work, again
UTICA, September 1, 2009 -- Sometimes, you do have to teach old dogs new tricks. ...Author info
