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Those receiving Unemployment Insurance through New York State here in the Utica, Rome, and Syracuse area may be able to collect benefits for up to 59 weeks.

Whisps is in search of someone to join its Whisps Cheese Board. Job title? The Next "Big Cheese."

According to employees at Remington Arms Company in Ilion, an unscheduled furlough is going into effect following scheduled shifts this Friday, July 17th.

After reports of food service workers being assailed by customers who refuse to wear masks, one restaurant owner in Hamilton decided to take a humorous approach: water pistols.

There was rumors of them taking over the former Zebb's location on Commercial Drive in New Hartford. Unfortunately, we haven't really heard much since. Until now!

They've taken part in Super Bowls, Olympic Games, and the World Series.

The New York State Regents and Governor Cuomo released specific guidance for the 700 school districts in New York State this week. The one thing parents, teachers and kids can all agree on? School will never be the same in the wake of the pandemic.

Spectrum is planning another rate increase, raising the surcharge for broadcast television and the price of their most popular cable package, affecting customers in the Utica - Rome area.

New York and Company, the ladies clothing retailer with stores in New Hartford and Syracuse, has filed for bankruptcy and could close all or most of its stores, according to the company.

Naya Rivera was found dead after going missing during a boating trip.

Whoever you are, you're the reason we can't have nice things.

The decision will be based on infection data in the first week of August. Schools now have until July 31 to submit plans to the state

Cajun seafood cuisine comes to New Hartford as The Boil Shack restaurant opens in the former Denny's location in New Hartford.

The American Academy of Pediatricians are walking back their earlier statement about in-person school, and say evidence, not politics, should guide back-to-school decisions. How will this affect Utica-area schools?

A popular Westernville campground is planning a new bar and restaurant that will allow 'on-lake' service for diners.

Stewart's shops is laying down the law: no mask, no entry. The convenience store chain say customers and workers must wear masks inside their stores. Stewart's has several locations in Utica and the surrounding area.