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Former Utica Sportscaster Just Got Hired by an NFL Team
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new play-by-play broadcaster and he is a familiar face to many in Upstate New York. Utica has had several big names get their start in our little city. Tim Roye used to work for WIBX and is now the voice of the Golden State Warriors. Brendan Burke called games locally for the Utica Comets and is now the voice of the New York Islanders. He also occasionally calls games for the New York Yankees on WFAN radio. Jim Jackson used to be a sports guy for WIBX and now does the TV play-by-play for the Philadelphia Flyers. Now there is someone else who joins the ranks of former Utica sports voices on to bigger and better things.
Utica Police’s Most Adorable Employee Is Now Certified for This
Utica Police Officer Penny has earned a crucial certification that allows her to better assist those in crisis. Penny, a Sheepadoodle, joined UPD in September 2023 when she was just 3-months old. She was the department's first-ever therapy dog and she has already set the bar very high for future therapy officers.
Cooperstown native named new play-by-play voice of Pittsburgh Steelers
Rob King will never forget the setting — pumping gas at an Amoco station in St. Louis. The same for the creative possibilities a friend’s suggestion spurred. Nearing the end of his time at Washington University in the late 1980s, King was actually considering business school when his career took a sharp left turn.
UPDATED: Gas Leak Closes Genesee Street for Hours in New Hartford
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A gas leak has closed Genesee Street and led to the evacuation of several homes and businesses in New Hartford Monday afternoon. The New Hartford Police Department said a contractor working on a project on Genesee Street struck a gas line just before noon. Officials evacuated...
An introduction to the Irish sport of Camogie in Utica
UTICA — The public is invited to learn a wee bit about the Irish sport of Camogie at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 26, at the H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St. ICC intern Chloe Griffin from County Kerry Ireland will...
Ackerman receives coveted ‘Daisy’ award
Samantha Ackerman has received the coveted ‘Daisy’ award at Little Falls Hospital. Samantha Ackerman has received the coveted ‘Daisy’ award for her work at the Little Falls Hospital. She was born and raised in Little Falls and said that growing up, she was always involved in committees and doing community service.
Monday Forecast: Warm and Dry With Rain Late
Good morning! Today starts out with partly cloudy skies as we warm up into the 80s by the afternoon with more notable humidity. A system arrives in the late evening causing rain showers to push through overnight. Following that, we have a chance for isolated storms Tuesday with very warm and humid conditions.
Oneida County Clerk's Office, DMV resume operations in Utica
UTICA — The Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles and the County Clerk’s office are back in operation after being forced to close on Friday, July 19, due to the global internet outage, according to county officials. On Friday morning, a global technology outage disrupted the operations of...
New Developments on Duofold Building in Ilion Following Recent Storms
ILION, N.Y. -- There's new information on the future of the Duofold building in Ilion following a line of severe storms that hit the area last week. Mayor John Stephens stated that the high winds from the storms caused the vacant building to collapse. The mayor stated in a press...
Alex Cora celebrates Hall of Fame induction of former teammate, ex-Red Sox star
LOS ANGELES — The usual business of getting ready for a game prevented Alex Cora from paying close attention to the Hall of Fame ceremonies taking place in Cooperstown Sunday. But that didn’t stop Cora from sharing his memories and thoughts of Adrian Beltre, who was among several being...
Perrotto: The Trip Isn’t Easy but Cooperstown Is Worth It
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. – I have a longstanding joke about where I grew up. Go to the middle of nowhere and stop. Then make a left turn and go another 10 miles. I say that from a place of love about Ohioville, Pa. However, those same directions can be followed...
ALERT: Gas leak in New Hartford leads to closures, evacuations
NEW HARTFORD — A gas leak on Genesee Street in New Hartford has closed down parts of the village and several buildings and homes have been evacuated, according to the state Department of Transportation and emergency officials. According to the New Hartford Police Department, a contractor working on a...
Exquisite Castle for Sale in Upstate New York
Nestled in the heart of Historic Little Falls in Upstate New York stands a true American castle that captures the essence of European and American craftsmanship at its finest. Welcome to 54 & 55 Douglas Street, a remarkable estate that exudes timeless elegance and grandeur, meticulously designed and engineered between 1884 and 1889.
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