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This section displays all of the Mohawk Valley news articles published in the past 7 days.


Ithaca

Ithaca airport awarded FAA grant

The Ithaca Airport will soon be a little safer, thanks to a grant from the FAA.

Ithaca airport awarded FAA grant

Updated 03/11/2010 05:17 PM

Oneida County

State Police working with DA on Westmoreland stabbing

A Frankfort woman is now listed in fair condition just days after she and her estranged husband were found with stab wounds.

State Police working with DA on Westmoreland stabbing

Updated 03/11/2010 02:08 PM

Herkimer County

Donations to be matched at Great Heroes breakfast

The Red Cross Great Heroes Breakfast is just a week away. Today, organizers recognized Community award winners as well as the Great Heroes Honorees. The 13th Annual breakfast not only honors community members, but it also raises money for the organization.

Donations to be matched at Great Heroes breakfast

Updated 03/11/2010 01:45 PM

Verona

Oneida County wanted man captured

One of Oneida County's most wanted has been arrested. Wednesday morning, a DEC police officer tried to stop a man who was not wearing a helmet while riding a dirt bike in the Town of Verona.

Oneida County wanted man captured

Updated 03/11/2010 08:18 AM

New York

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

If you drive a Toyota, you'll want to listen up. A woman in Westchester says her Prius' accelerator got stuck, sending her into a rock wall. Our Curtis Schick has more.

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

Updated 03/10/2010 10:19 PM

Herkimer County

Hinckley Reservoir levels reach record lows

Recent spring-like temperatures have caused water levels at Hinckley Reservoir to drop to record lows. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the dry weather has slowed snow melt, which helps maintain levels.

Hinckley Reservoir levels reach record lows

Updated 03/10/2010 07:19 PM

New York

Alzheimer's Association says disease spreading in CNY

It’s disturbing. It's the way some health professionals have described a new report on Alzheimer's disease and its upward trend. Our Neil St. Clair helps break down the numbers here in New York.

Alzheimer's Association says disease spreading in CNY

Updated 03/10/2010 07:15 PM

Utica

Teens arrested for assault

Two teens have been arrested in connection with the fight that broke out at Santucci's Hide Out in Utica.

Teens arrested for assault

03/10/2010 05:08 PM

Utica

Irish flag raised at city hall

The Irish flag now waves at Utica city hall. The grand marshal of this year's St. Patrick's Day parade, Frank Kealy, helped to raise the flag on Wednesday.

Irish flag raised at city hall

Updated 03/10/2010 04:40 PM

Utica

Woman accused of stabbing dog in head

A Utica women has been accused of stabbing a six-month-old pit bull in the head.

Woman accused of stabbing dog in head

03/10/2010 04:33 PM

Oneida County

Neighbors shocked following stabbing

An estranged husband and wife ended up in the hospital after both were stabbed in what appears to be a domestic dispute. It happened on Pazdur Boulevard West in the Town of Westmoreland.

Neighbors shocked following stabbing

Updated 03/10/2010 06:04 AM

Oneida County

Couple hospitalized with stab wounds

State Police are investigating how an estranged husband and wife both ended up with multiple knife wounds.

Couple hospitalized with stab wounds

Updated 03/10/2010 06:04 AM

Utica

Shillelagh passed to 2010 Grand Marshal

The shillelagh is in new hands, officially making Frank Kealy this year's Utica St. Patrick's Parade Grand Marshal. The passing of the shillelagh, which is a walking stick, is an annual tradition recognizing the new grand marshal.

Shillelagh passed to 2010 Grand Marshal

Updated 03/09/2010 08:50 PM

New York

Governor Paterson is staying put

Governor Paterson continues to stress he's staying put. Speaking at an event in New York City Friday, the governor says he is focused on the people of New York.

Governor Paterson is staying put

Updated 03/09/2010 06:35 PM

North Country

Hoffman will run for 23rd District

He nearly pulled it off last year and now the former Congressional candidate in New York's 23rd District is ready to try again.

Hoffman will run for 23rd District

03/09/2010 04:35 PM

Oneida County

Cold case gains national attention

A cold case out of Oneida County will be gaining national attention. This Saturday, "America's Most Wanted" will air a segment on the 1985 Kimberly Simon homicide.

Cold case gains national attention

Updated 03/08/2010 02:01 PM

New York

Governor Paterson defends record

Governor Paterson will be in New York City and Albany today where he's expected to talk about the upcoming budget deadline as well as the proposed soda tax. Paterson has vowed to stay in office and also defended his record during an appearance at a Brooklyn church service Sunday. Grace Rauh has the story.

Governor Paterson defends record

Updated 03/08/2010 09:22 AM

US

Academy Awards recap

Oscar history is made in Hollywood. There are very few surprises to tell you about this year at the 82nd Academy Awards and if you didn't stay up to watch all of it Sunday night, Neil Rosen has a recap.

Academy Awards recap

03/08/2010 09:04 AM

New York

Lawmakers call for an end to federal blood ban

Some New York lawmakers are calling for an end to a federal ban on blood donations by gay men.

Lawmakers call for an end to federal blood ban

Updated 03/06/2010 09:17 PM

New York

State Board of Regents may cut some exams

New York's financial crisis could lead to major changes in classrooms across the state. The commissioner of education has proposed cutting as many as 13 of the 17 regents exams currently in place.

State Board of Regents may cut some exams

Updated 03/06/2010 06:35 PM

Utica

Thousands participate in heart walk

Thousands of people hit the streets in Utica to help combat cardiovascular disease. The Heart Run and Walk raises money for the American Heart Association. Iris St. Meran spoke with participants about why they get involved.

Thousands participate in heart walk

03/06/2010 03:19 PM

Western NY

Gov. Paterson: I'm not resigning

Governor Paterson says he will address the allegations against him at some point, but right now he's focusing on pushing forward and tending to the state's business, which includes the hotly contested budget. Our Political Reporter Josh Robin has the latest.

Gov. Paterson: I'm not resigning

Updated 03/06/2010 10:25 AM

Washington

Massa resigns, won't finish term

Breaking news coming out of Washington D.C. this afternoon. The Associated Press is reporting Congressman Eric Massa is resigning his seat.

Massa resigns, won't finish term

Updated 03/06/2010 07:58 AM

New York

Are you overpaying for prescription drugs?

A new study shows there are huge disparities in the price of prescription drugs among pharmacies in the same communities and it suggests that this is happening all across the state. Kaitlyn Ross has more on what you need to know if you are heading to your local pharmacy.

Are you overpaying for prescription drugs?

Updated 03/06/2010 07:55 AM

Utica

Many heart lessons at Health and Fitness Expo

The Health and Fitness Expo kicks off a weekend of heart health activities in Utica. The main event is America's Greatest Heart Run and Walk on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of Americans die from heart related diseases each year. Iris St. Meran has more on how the Heart Association is educating the public on ways to save their hearts.

Many heart lessons at Health and Fitness Expo

03/05/2010 06:01 PM

New York

NYS tax owers now posted on website

Tax collectors will have another way to find people who aren't paying their taxes. The top 250 individuals and businesses in New York State owing back taxes will now be posted on the Department of Taxation and Finance's website.

NYS tax owers now posted on website

03/05/2010 04:20 PM