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Why Are Children Committing Gun Crimes in Utica and Elsewhere?
Increasingly, crimes are being committed in Utica and around the country involving young kids with guns, and police are struggling to get the trend under control. Over the weekend, Utica dealt with two separate incidents involving kids and guns, including an armed robbery where the get-away vehicle was two bicycles - allowing what looked like 14 year olds, racing away from authorities. Over the summer, a 13-year-old boy was shot and killed by police in Utica after he scuffled with officers and according to police, was in possession of a mock handgun which led to the shooting. Meanwhile, in nearby Syracuse, a 15-year-old boy has been charged in the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl. There are countless other stories like this from around New York and around the country.
Utica Police Still Looking for Young Suspects in Broad Daylight Shooting
Just when you think things couldn't get crazier when it comes to youth violence, it does. Over the Labor Day weekend the Utica Police were dealing with a number of investigations, including several incidents involving young teens. One of this most serious and mind boggling events occurred on Sunday afternoon...
Former NY Gov. Cuomo to testify publicly before Congress on COVID-19 response, nursing home deaths
For the first time, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will testify publicly before the House's select subcommittee on the coronavirus pandemic next Tuesday afternoon, according to a letter released by the subcommittee.The highly anticipated appearance on September 10 is the first time Cuomo will testify publicly before lawmakers about his response to COVID-19 and comes after Cuomo sat for a seven-hour, closed-door deposition on Capitol Hill in June.Chairman Brad Wenstrup, R-OH, said in a statement that Cuomo "owes answers" to those who lost loved ones during the onset of the pandemic, especially for the "15,000 families" who endured nursing...
Former Ohio man sentenced for shooting at Pennsylvania game warden while hunting coyote
A former Ohio man accused of shooting at a game warden in Pennsylvania that he thought was a coyote has pleaded guilty to multiple crimes. Roman Kartsev, 44, who previously lived on Columbus' Far North Side, pleaded guilty to multiple charges in Pike County, Pennsylvania, according to court records. Kartsev now lives in New York,...
Merging Storms Taking Aim At Northeast Following Dry Stretch: Here's Projected Timing
Two storms are expected to merge as they arrive in the Northeast following a days-long dry, comfortable stretch. According to AccuWeather.com, the system's current projected timing is Saturday, Sept. 7. (See the first image above.) A coastal storm is expected to arrive in the region just as the system makes...
Local officials: Law breakers putting students who ride school buses at risk
The New York State law that prohibits drivers from passing stopped school buses may not protect students as well as you’d think. That’s because too many drivers illegally pass stopped school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign arm, endangering students getting on or off the bus, local officials said at a press conference late last week at Whitesboro Middle School. ...
Police Say UTV Crash in New York State Claimed Life of Man
Utility task vehicles are a larger and faster type of all-terrain vehicle that can carry heavier loads and seat additional passengers. The off-road vehicles can come in very handy for those living in many parts of New York state who work on farms or need to haul heavy material. The...
New York Residents Warned About ‘World’s Deadliest’ Creature
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is telling New Yorkers to take these "proper steps" to protect themselves from the "world's deadliest" creature. Governor Hochul is advising New Yorkers to protect themselves against mosquito-borne illnesses. Hochul Warns Of Mosquito-Spread Viruses. Hochul reminded New Yorkers to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites...
New Jersey Drivers to Pay More to Cross Into PA
Bad news for anyone who plans to drive into Pennsylvania. The Delaware River Port Authority has raised the cost of tolls on 4 major bridges into the Keystone State. Effective immediately, the cost to cross the Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges will rise twenty percent, from five dollars to six.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 winners take home $15K in TAKE 5 jackpot prizes, including 1 in NYC
Two jackpot-winning TAKE 5 tickets worth over $15,000 were recently sold in New York state, including one winner in New York City, according to lottery officials. The New York Lottery announced two top prize-winning tickets — worth $15,225.50 — were sold each for the evening TAKE 5 drawing on Monday, Sept. 2, on the Labor Day holiday.
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