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This section displays all of the Mohawk Valley news articles published in the past 7 days.

Utica

City, Klotz settle building demolition

The James Street apartment building where four people died last September will come down. After months of back and forth, the city and the building's owner came to a settlement Tuesday. As Iris St. Meran explains, the owner has 30 days to tear it down or the city of Utica will step in.

Updated 03/16/2010 07:57 PM

Oneida County

Fugitive of the week captured

U.S. Marshals have picked up their fugitive of the week in Utica. Local Task Force officials arrested Christopher Spratt Monday morning at an apartment in Rome.

03/16/2010 07:52 PM

Oneida County

Chamber favors consolidation of 911 call centers

It's another push for Oneida County's 911 Emergency Call Centers to be consolidated. The board of directors for the Oneida County Chamber of Commerce voted in favor of a resolution calling for consolidation.

03/16/2010 05:30 PM

Oneida County

Man arrested for stabbing

An Oneida County man is facing charges in a stabbing.

03/16/2010 03:55 PM

Oneida County

Village Election Day

It's the second Tuesday of March and that means it's Election Day in many villages across the state. More than 50 contested races for various positions are expected to take place across our viewing area today. Brad Vivacqua has a preview for us.

Updated 03/16/2010 08:19 AM

Oneida County

No GOP designee in 49th Senate race

Republican leaders say they cannot decide just who won their party endorsement for State Senate in the 49th District, so they'll leave it up to voters to decide on a candidate.

Updated 03/16/2010 06:09 AM

New York

DEC reminds residents of burn ban

The DEC is reminding people they are temporarily prohibited from burning brush. A law passed last year toughened restrictions on open burn barrels, but it still allowed brush to be burned for most of the year.

Updated 03/15/2010 01:58 PM

2010 census forms start arriving

The official head count of the United States' population started Monday. More than a 120 million census forms are arriving in people's mailboxes.

03/15/2010 12:24 PM

New York City

Downstate residents recover after severe storm

For more on the damage at the center of the storm and how people are coping, we turn to our Lily Jamali on Staten Island for the answers.

Updated 03/15/2010 09:25 AM

Legal Eagle: NCAA licensing fees

A California Court ruling on a case involving NCAA licensing fees could have an impact on what has become a perennial favorite - March Madness. This all comes after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit over just who retains ownership of a college player's likeness, even after they've graduated. It’s one of those sticky anti-trust situations, not unlike the suit filed over NFL merchandising rights and here to help us sort it all out is our legal eagle, Paul DerOhannesian.

<EM>Legal Eagle</EM>: NCAA licensing fees

03/14/2010 01:08 PM

Oneida County

Kimberly Simon case featured on America's Most Wanted

An Oneida County cold case gets national attention thanks to America's Most Wanted.

Updated 03/14/2010 01:03 PM

Buffalo

Compromise made for co-pilot training

A deal has been made in the FAA reauthorization bill that would require co-pilots to have more training to get their license. Our Anne Lithiluxa has more on why family members of flight 3407 victims still call the compromise a victory.

Updated 03/14/2010 12:01 PM

Ithaca

SU and Cornell fans excited for Selection Sunday

It's a big day for college hoops fans. It's Selection Sunday for the NCAA tournament.

03/14/2010 08:05 AM

Utica

Thousands line street for Utica's St. Pat's Parade

The City of Utica has a long-standing tradition. Their St. Patrick's Day Parade is now in its 32rd year, and it's easily one of the largest in the state. Iris St. Meran spoke with spectators and participants about how this parade has become such a special tradition in town.

03/13/2010 04:03 PM

Herkimer County

Village of Frankfort may be sued by coroner

The Village of Frankfort may be sued over an incident involving its police chief.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:59 PM

New Hartford

Philo retires as police chief Saturday

Raymond Philo will serve one more day as New Hartford's Police Chief. He is retiring from the department after three decades of service. His last day is Saturday.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:25 PM

Utica

Utica parade route marked in green

The green line tradition continued along Genesee Street in Utica. It's a tradition that began nearly 15 years ago when the event was moved from Varick Street.

03/12/2010 04:21 PM

Ithaca

Ithaca airport awarded FAA grant

The Ithaca Airport will soon be a little safer, thanks to a grant from the FAA.

Updated 03/11/2010 05:17 PM

Oneida County

State Police working with DA on Westmoreland stabbing

A Frankfort woman is now listed in fair condition just days after she and her estranged husband were found with stab wounds.

Updated 03/11/2010 02:08 PM

Herkimer County

Donations to be matched at Great Heroes breakfast

The Red Cross Great Heroes Breakfast is just a week away. Today, organizers recognized Community award winners as well as the Great Heroes Honorees. The 13th Annual breakfast not only honors community members, but it also raises money for the organization.

Updated 03/11/2010 01:45 PM

Verona

Oneida County wanted man captured

One of Oneida County's most wanted has been arrested. Wednesday morning, a DEC police officer tried to stop a man who was not wearing a helmet while riding a dirt bike in the Town of Verona.

Updated 03/11/2010 08:18 AM

New York

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

If you drive a Toyota, you'll want to listen up. A woman in Westchester says her Prius' accelerator got stuck, sending her into a rock wall. Our Curtis Schick has more.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:19 PM

Herkimer County

Hinckley Reservoir levels reach record lows

Recent spring-like temperatures have caused water levels at Hinckley Reservoir to drop to record lows. Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente says the dry weather has slowed snow melt, which helps maintain levels.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:19 PM

New York

Alzheimer's Association says disease spreading in CNY

It’s disturbing. It's the way some health professionals have described a new report on Alzheimer's disease and its upward trend. Our Neil St. Clair helps break down the numbers here in New York.

Updated 03/10/2010 07:15 PM

Utica

Teens arrested for assault

Two teens have been arrested in connection with the fight that broke out at Santucci's Hide Out in Utica.

03/10/2010 05:08 PM

Utica

Irish flag raised at city hall

The Irish flag now waves at Utica city hall. The grand marshal of this year's St. Patrick's Day parade, Frank Kealy, helped to raise the flag on Wednesday.