Following several rescues, the Sylvan Beach Fire Department is urging ice fishers to take precautions before they head out on Oneida Lake. Having a plan in place ahead of time, wearing proper clothing and having a fully charged phone can ultimately help you prevent the need to be rescued. And if you know the weather is going to be bad, plan to ice fish on a different day where you won't get caught in white-out conditions. Eyewitness News reporter Marlee Tuskes has the story.
Residential shut-offs, road repairs and business setbacks can be caused by water main breaks. Eyewitness News reporter Ben Dennis spoke with the Mohawk Valley Water Authority to find out what they are doing to prevent breaks in the future.
In the State of the State Address Governor Cuomo announced a 175.2 billion dollar spending plan for the budget, and part of it will go toward state infrastructure. State Senator Joe Griffo wants to ensure that part of that spending, goes towards work in our local area. Eyewitness News Reporter Jenn Seelig sat down with State Senator, Joe Griffo today to talk more about the budget.
A year ago today marks the Parkland, Florida shooting. Seventeen people died that day. Thousands of people have lost their lives within the year across the United States. As a society, we may be becoming desensitized when it comes to mass shootingsand their impact on us as a society. Eyewitness News reporter Marlee Tuskes sat down with an expert to learn more about how we can prevent becoming complacent when it comes to these tragedies.
The project was projecting to bring in 25,000 jobs to the New York City area, and after Amazon has pulled out of the HQ2 build, local elected officials are weighing in. State Senator Joe Griffo, and Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente issued a joint statement following Amazon's move, and Assemblyman Robert Smullen also weighed in on the potential impact this decision could have on upstate New York.
During an argument with his fiancé, a cell phone was smashed and David Gordon was arrested afterwards. The YWCA has responded and said arguments should never end in violence.
Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri spoke to Eyewitness News about what his plan may be if he is elected for a third term. Eyewitness News reporter Marlee Tuskes spoke to the mayor about the cities on going projects and the fast paced development taking place in Utica.
Recognizing the warning signs of heart disease before it is too late is crutial to what could be a life or death situation. Underlying conditions of heart disease could go undetected, recognizing what could be a sign of heart disease is not only important in February, but every month. Eyewitness News reporter Jenn Seelig has more.
Oneida County continues to push for the construction of a parking garage next to the proposed hospital in downtown Utica. County legislators passed a resolution on Wednesday authorizing the county attorney to "perform any and all tasks necessary and appropriate" to acquire properties within the garage footprint. Eyewitness News reporter Ben Dennis has the story.
