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

Albany

State Appeals Court: NY has the power to annul a civil union

A mid-level state appeals court says New York has the power to annul a civil union made in another state.

Updated 3:51 PM

New York

Maple syrup begins to flow

The recent warmer days and chilly nights are perfect for making maple syrup across the state, and this weekend, many maple syrup harvesters are hoping to cash in on the good weather. Our Sabina Kuriakose reports.

Updated 3:44 PM

Oneida County

Facebook being used as political platform

Facebook users can create groups and fan pages for almost anything and anyone and get their message out to millions of people. One college student is using the social networking site as a platform in New York's gubernatorial race. As Iris St. Meran explains, more and more people are using the popular site to do more than just socialize.

Updated 9:33 AM

Buffalo

New Yorkers protest "Slaughter Solution"

A group of Western New Yorkers sound off on the health care bill. Dozens of people gathered outside of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's office in Buffalo Friday, protesting what they are calling the "Slaughter Solution."

03/20/2010 09:28 AM

Rome

Griffo seeks re-election

Rome-based State Senator Joseph Griffo will seek re-election to represent New York's 47th District.

03/19/2010 07:45 PM

Utica

City board passes spending plan

A tax increase for the people of Utica has been approved by the city's board. The final draft of the 2010-2011 spending plan was reduced by just one percent before being approved with a six to three vote.

03/18/2010 10:01 PM

Utica/Rome/Mohawk Valley

Arcuri will vote against health care reform

Utica area Congressman Michael Arcuri has ended his status as undecided on the health care reform bill. Arcuri says he will vote against the measure when it comes to a vote on the House floor.

Updated 03/18/2010 09:20 PM

Herkimer County

Red Cross honors new class of Great Heroes

The Red Cross celebrates a new class of everyday heroes. Six people and firearm manufacturer Remington Arms were recognized for their work in the community at the 13th Annual Great Heroes Breakfast.

Updated 03/18/2010 02:21 PM

Utica

Man sentenced for police officer assault

A 22-year-old Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for slamming an upstate New York police officer's head into the pavement during an arrest.

Updated 03/18/2010 09:05 AM

New York

Budgets cuts to affect highway and bridge programs

Roads and bridges in need of repair in the Mohawk Valley could be out of luck. Assemblywoman RoAnn Destito says the Governor's plan to cut Region Two's transportation funds by $32 million this year is a disaster in the making.

03/17/2010 06:51 PM

Utica

Police arrest four sex offenders, looking for three others

Four Utica area sex offenders have landed themselves in jail. Police say they failed to change their addresses.

Updated 03/17/2010 03:22 PM

Rome

Rome man arrested for sexual assault

A Rome man is behind bars for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl.

03/17/2010 02:34 PM

Herkimer County

Levels on the rise at Hinckley Reservoir

Water levels at Hinckley Reservoir are on the rise. Last week levels were three feet below 2007's record low which prompted a water emergency. The executive director for the Mohawk Valley Water Authority says inflows are six times higher than they were a week and a half ago.

Updated 03/17/2010 01:11 PM

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.