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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.

Updated 8:50 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.

Updated 8:27 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.

Updated 6:35 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.

03/09/2010 04:35 PM

Oneida County

Couple hospitalized with stab wounds

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

Updated 4:24 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.

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.

Updated 03/08/2010 09:22 AM

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.

03/08/2010 09:04 AM

Vernon

Village of Vernon boil water order lifted

The Village of Vernon's boil water advisory has been lifted.

Updated 03/07/2010 01:09 PM

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

03/05/2010 04:20 PM

Oneida County

Townsend wants to run for Sheriff

Assembly David Townsend wants to run for a different office this election year. Townsend says he is interested in running for Oneida County Sheriff.

03/05/2010 03:27 PM

Oneida County

Federal court dismisses some land trust challenges

Lawmakers in Central New York are buzzing about the latest decision the Oneida Land Trust lawsuit. A federal court judge dismissed a number of claims brought by some lawmakers. This comes nearly two years after the Department of Interior's decision to put 13,000 acres of land into trust. As our Iris St. Meran explains, this legal battle is far from over.

Updated 03/05/2010 05:57 AM

Southern Tier

New unemployment numbers out

The unemployment picture for the Southern Tier is getting less promising after the latest numbers were released by the labor department.

03/04/2010 04:40 PM

Rome

Smoke triggers RFA evacuation

It wasn't just a drill but students at Rome Free Academy are safe after the fire alarm sounded this morning. Students had to be evacuated after smoke triggered the alarm.

Updated 03/04/2010 11:37 AM

Utica

Picente: 911 consolidation will move forward

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente lays out his goals for the county. At the top of his list, consolidating the 911 call centers. There are three in Oneida County. Iris St. Meran has more on what the impact will be.

Updated 03/04/2010 05:58 AM

New York

Will Paterson nominate successor for Corbitt's position?

State Police Superintendent Harry Corbitt is officially retired from service as he told us exclusively Tuesday night. His decision creates a vacancy at the top of a long grey line, and some lawmakers think Governor Paterson shouldn't be too quick to nominate a successor to Corbitt, considering his current problems. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has the story.

Updated 03/04/2010 05:54 AM

Oneida County

Picente delivers state of the county address

Oneida County faces many challenges in the coming year. That was the message from County Executive Anthony Picente Jr .in his annual State of the County address. Our Karen Lee was at the address and she joins us now with more.

Updated 03/03/2010 12:36 PM

Utica

State of Oneida County address this morning in Utica

Oneida County leaders are looking back at 2009 and planning for the months ahead. Our Karen Lee joins us now from the Radisson Hotel in Utica where the state of Oneida County address will take place this morning.