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Take That 2020! The Rockefeller Tree Gets Its Christmas Glow-Up
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has its own brand of Christmas magic, transformed into the gorgeous city centerpiece we all deserve in 2020.
Entire New York Neighborhood Creates Magical Christmas Wonderland
An entire New York neighborhood lights up for the Christmas holiday - decking out homes in thousands of lights and decorations - all for a good cause.
No EZ Pass? New York State Thruway Tolls Going Up 30% in 2021
The New York State Thruway Authority has approved a toll hike for drivers that is scheduled to go into effect on January 1, 2021.
The toll hike, which has been discussed for several months, will affect drivers that do not currently have an EZ Pass...
Join Thousands and Be a Part of the Doorstep Christmas Eve Jingle
You can be part of a nationwide event right here in Utica and Rome, designed to spread cheer on Christmas Eve.
You'll Need a Ticket to See the Rockefeller Tree Under New Rules
The Rockefeller Christmas Tree is ready for its close up, but you'll have to get a ticket if you want to view it this year.
11-Year-Old Little Falls Boy Gets Rejection Letter and Job Offer
An 11-year-old boy in Little Falls has a job waiting for him when he gets a little older, after getting the nicest rejection letter ever from the mayor.
What's Going at the Old Twin Orchards Building in New Hartford?
The old Twin Orchards building in New Hartford is listed as "sale pending." What could be going in that spot? Could it finally be a Sonic?
Rome Dad and Daughter Create Christmas Magic as "Act of Kindness"
A Rome father and daughter duo put together a spectacular Christmas light show that's a "simple act of kindness" designed to brighten the day of whoever sees it.
Over 900,000 Pressure Cookers Sold at Walmart Being Recalled
Close to a million pressure cookers are being recalled because under some circumstances, the lids can fly off, spraying hot liquid and food all over a kitchen.
New York State Police Warning About Rise in "Porch Pirate" Thefts
The New York State Police are warning consumers about an expected uptick in the number of packages stolen by "porch pirates", a crime not uncommon in the Utica-Rome area.
Heroic New York DOT Workers Save Wayward Goats from Roadway
It's not every day you see wayward farm animals hanging out by the side of the road. (Except in Utica, where it seems to be a fairly regular occurrence.)
Which Utica Specialty Are Central New Yorkers Willing to Give Up
Chicken riggies, Utica greens, tomato pie, and half moons. If you had to choose, which one would you give up forever?