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NYSDOT Studies Stop Light Removal on Route 5-12 in New Hartford at Wilbur Road

A traffic signal along the southernmost portion of the North-South Arterial (Routes 5-12) in New Hartford is under study for removal.

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Best Black Friday Deals in Utica

Black Friday shopping may be a thing of the past with more stores opening earlier this year.  Many opened at midnight for the first time last year to keep up with demand.  This year, some stores are opening Thanksgiving night to the disappointment of many workers who want to spend the day eating turkey with family.

Last year I found this amazing website bfads.net that has all the deals.  Again this year I put together the best deals with links to the ads and where each store is located so you don't get lost. It's a one stop shop, before you shop, thanks to BFAds.

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Another Utica Retailer Salutes Our Vets Today

First off, thank you to everyone who stopped by area Herb Philipsons on Saturday and put Sand Dollars into the box for Hurricane Sandy relief. While I was meeting wonderful Central New Yorkers at the New Hartford Shopping Center Saturday, I also noticed that they are also commited to saluting our Vets.

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This Should Be the End of I-790 Paving Operations

The NYS Department of Transportation reports that I-790 paving operations will continue, and hopefully wrap up this weekend, weather permitting. The majority of the work is between between Edic Road and Leland Ave

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Boar on the Loose in Utica Joins Twitter @UticaBoar

Not only has the wild boars on the loose in Utica been the most talked about story of the week, they're running amok at landmarks around town and now taking over social media.  Welcome the Utica Boar to Twitter.

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Utica’s Boar Mascot Tours Central New York [PHOTOS]

A wild boar remains on the loose in Utica.  One was shot but another may still be roaming the streets.  The animal, who've we've decided to call 'Boris the Boar' was seen at a number of locations throughout Central New York.

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Holiday Pet Photos Available This Month In North Utica [VIDEO]

The Stevens-Swan Humane Society once again has enlisted professional photographers who will use beautiful Holiday backdrops to create photos of you and/or your pets in the Holiday spirit. Mark your calenders for November 17th and 18th where for just a $15 gift you'll get two 5 X 7 photos mailed directly to you in time for the holidays.

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10 Festive (and Brilliant) Christmas Tree Alternatives


The Christmas tree is a classic symbol of the holiday season and sometimes, maybe the best way to get in the holiday mood. You put an evergreen tree in the middle of your living room, decorate it with lights, ornaments and tinsel, and—boom—Christmas spirit!

But what if, for whatever reason, you can’t have one? What do you do when you can’t keep a pine tree in your living space, but you still need a little Christmas? Maybe you have a small living room, or live in an eighth-floor walk-up. Perhaps you have pets who eat Chris

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Utica Area Salute America’s Veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Sunday November 11th and in Central NY there are many restaurants and companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or even a free meal. Also, the NFL is getting into the patriotic spirit with their 'Salute To Service' games.

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Taste Of Home Cooking School Photos!

If you visited the Taste of Home Cooking School this past week look here for your photos.

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Utica Police: Distraught Man Fires Shots Inside Arnold Ave. Home Before Surrendering

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A 'distraught' man fired at least two shots inside his Arnold Ave. home on Friday afternoon and threatened to harm himself before surrendering to police about an hour later, according to Utica Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Steven Hauck.

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WonderWorks And The Canyon Climb Adventure Is Coming to Destiny USA in Syracuse [VIDEO]

Just when you thought the Carousel Center in Syracuse couldn't get any bigger with the addition of Destiny USA, lookout, here comes an upside-down amusement park for the mind. Wonderworks will officially open its upside-down doors on Friday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m., on Level 3 of Destiny USA’s new canyon area. The grand opening celebration will continue through Saturday, the 10th. If your lucky enough to be one of the first 100 guests in line you'll get free general admission into WonderWorks. What is WonderWorks?

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