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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Albany
Yesterday afternoon a flight from Chicago to Boston had major engine problems, causing it to land in Albany. Here's the full story.
5 Movies That Should Have Started Major Franchises
Two of the best movie franchises of all time have to be either “Back To The Future” or “Star Wars”. Think about it, you could watch these movies 10,000 times and still love it. However, not every movie is a franchise. Some movies designed t
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Albany Woman Brings Pot To Inmate In Marcy
Usually a good rule of thumb is you don't bring drugs into a jail. Chances are, you will get caught. It's going to happen. Some would think this would be filed under: “Common Sense”. Of course most people lack it, and apparently right here in town.
Throwback Tuesday- Matchbox Twenty with Push [VIDEO]
Sometimes break ups can be pretty brutal. Throughout the years classic break up songs have topped the charts, and some have helped pave the way for a bands career. One of those bands was Matchbox Twenty with the song “Push” back in 1996. It’s today’s spotlight with Throwback Tuesday.
Local Music Monday- Gridley Paige
Gridley Paige is one of the best bands you can catch out live in Central New York. My girlfriend and I have been to a few of their shows, and we are always impressed. This week’s Local Music Monday is on Gridley Paige.
Drivers In Utica Driving Wrong Way On Wager Street
Even though I grew up in Central New York my whole life, driving in downtown Utica is always a challenge for me. With all the “No Left Turns”, and also with not knowing what roads lead to what, it can be pretty confusing. One big challenge lately for many it seems has been Wager Street.
The 2012 Oneida County Snowmobile Trail Guide Has Been Released
Some are enjoying this snow free weather, while snowmobilers hate every minute of it. If you’re itching to take the sled out on the best trails around, The 2012 Oneida County Snowmobile Trail Guide has just been released. It’s a detailed guide to the best trails around.
Topic Friday- Should Thin Kids Get Better Grades?
A nutritionist and author in France is suggesting a radical approach to getting kids to lose weight. He wants to give them extra credit at school. Is this right?
Registration For The 35th Annual Boilermaker Opens This Weekend
Maybe your New Year’s Resolution was to get in better shape and run in the 35th annual Boilermaker Road Race. Well if you want to seize that opportunity, you got to register first. This Saturday runners can begin to register and don’t delay.
Moviefone’s Top Movies of 2011
With the New Year, we're seeing more and more "best of" lists being released. Guess what, here’s another. Moviefone released their "Best Movies of 2011" list. Here's a rundown of their top five:
Utica Police Department Sharing Details Of Ongoing Internal Investigation
It’s been the biggest viral video to come out of Utica. We’re talking about the recently released video that supposedly shows two UPD officers planting drug evidence during a traffic stop. The Utica Police Department has opened up sharing some details of an ongoing internal investigation, and we have the full scoop.
Update: Off-Duty Trooper Involved In Utica Incident
Remember how we were talking about the trooper who allegedly broke into a home on New Year’s Eve? Well charges have now been filed against the off-duty state trooper. Here’s the full story: