Car drives through Utica book business

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - At approximatlely, 4:42 Sunday morning an officer heard the sound of an engine racing and then heard the sound of a loud collision in the downtown area. Upon checking the area, the officer located a motor vehicle accident on Lafayette St. A car went through a downtown Utica business early Sunday morning.

Local comic shop provides adventures in reading for 25 years

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - Comic books have been around in one form or another since the early part of the 20th century. And whether it’s Batman, Superman, The Flash, or others - for the past 25 years, Ravenswood Comics has been the place for those looking to get their superhero fix.

More than 200 dead, 400 wounded in Israeli airstrike

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli warplanes retaliating for rocket fire from the Gaza Strip pounded dozens of security compounds across the Hamas-ruled territory in unprecedented waves of airstrikes Saturday, killing more than 200 people and wounding nearly 400 in the single bloodiest day of fighting in years.

Peak rejects plea offer in Rutger Street homicide

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - 21 year-old Jamiel Peak was in court Wednesday, facing charges of second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in relation to the shooting death of a man on Rutger Street back in September. Wednesday in Oneida County Court, Peak rejected the plea offer, which would have meant 20 years to life in prison on the charges of second-degree murder.

Citizens' Police Academy: Graduation

Zogby's latest book follows past trends to discover where we're headed

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WKTV) - The latest book from International pollster John Zogby "The Way We'll Be" looks to dispel the myth of the United States as an isolated, politically fragmented society - although the book didn't start out that way.

Citizens' Police Academy: Drugs in Utica

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - An ever increasing problem that police officers deal with is drug traffic - and that was one of the main topics of this week's Citizen's Police Academy.

Black Friday deals await holiday shoppers

Live shots from 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. outside Best Buy on Black Friday, 2009

Citizens' Police Academy: Defensive Tactics

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - NEWSChannel 2's Nicole Estaphan and Dave Dellecese have spent several weeks getting a closer look into police work through the Utica Police Department's Citizen's Police Academy. Their crash-course training continues with a look at defensive tactics.

More than a foot of snow in Old Forge and Big Moose...in October!

OLD FORGE, N.Y. (WKTV) - Many residents in the North Country woke up to more than a foot of snow Wednesday morning. Sure, it's typical for winter up North...but let's not forget - it's still October.

The Truth Test: Arcuri's plan when he went to congress

(WKTV) - The latest commercial from Congressman Michael Arcuri discusses what it says was Arcuri’s plan when he went to Congress in 2006. NEWSChannel 2's David Dellecese breaks the commercial down.

The Truth Test: Arcuri compares Hanna to Bush in policy

(WKTV) - The latest commercial from the Congressman Arcuri campaign has hit the airwaves, claiming that Arcuri's opponent - Richard Hanna - is similar in policy beliefs as George W. Bush. And once again, NEWSChannel 2's David Dellecese breaks it down.

Bassett launches Pet Therapy Program

COOPERSTOWN - Four new names are about to become well known around Bassett Hospital. Zoya and Penny, both golden retrievers, Jax (full name Crackerjax), an Australian shepherd, and Romeo, a border collie, are all part of Bassett’s new pet therapy program, and they are all looking to bring a smile to a patient’s face. More

Heart Gallery exhibit shows off the art of adoption

UTICA - Most people use a camera to try and capture a memory, but with the Heart Gallery Exhibit, photographers are attempting to capture something else...and that's hope.

Utica's East Side Senior Day Center to close its doors

UTICA - The East Side Senior Day Center is closing its doors, and what's going to happen to it next is anyone's guess. What we know so far is this - the senior center will be closing its doors as of August 31st, when the Mohawk Valley Community Action agency, ends their programs at the center.