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Yesterday at 11:27 PM  Family and friends gathered on Monday night outside the home of Levon Wameling at 748 Jay Street in Utica.

Yesterday at 6:33 PM  "Gateway" empty, abandoned properties an especial concern

Yesterday at 6:25 PM  Central and Northern New York are running out of new phone numbers and will need a new area code by the first quarter of 2015.

Yesterday at 3:15 PM  A New York man who says he caught four boys vandalizing his father-in-law's home has been charged with child endangerment after corralling them in a closet until police arrived.

Yesterday at 1:25 PM  A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of central New York.

Yesterday at 11:54 AM  The Utica Police, who previously asked residents not to organize a search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, are now welcoming citizens to volunteer to join the search when it becomes appropriate.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  John Meier is one of the newest co-owners of Greek Peak ski resort, taking over just a couple months ago and working to bring the resort out of its financial troubles. Meier is making big changes to the resort to make sure it stays one of Cortland Counties biggest tourist destinations, as well as one of its main employers.

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Outreach to help avoid stigmas

Sunday, June 16, 2013  Land would be donated in Emerson Park, money from contest would build the park

Saturday, June 15, 2013  Whether you call it Freedom Day, Emancipation day, or Juneteenth, it was clear today that people were celebrating freedom today in Syracuse's Clinton Square for Juneteenth. The holiday commemorates the freeing of slaves in Texas who remained enslaved until 1865.

Saturday, June 15, 2013  They prefer less fragrant plants, so plant accordingly!

Friday, June 14, 2013  The largest RV rally in the country is in Syracuse for the first time ever. The Camping World/Good Sam RV Rally has completely taken over the Fairgrounds, with RV's of all shapes and sizes parked everywhere.

Friday, June 14, 2013  As Utica Police continue to search for missing 9-month-old Levon Wameling, they are asking residents not to organize a search.

Friday, June 14, 2013  Governor Andrew Cuomo announced eight more free concerts coming to the Chevy Court stage at the Great New York State Fair this summer.

Friday, June 14, 2013  As promised, the IMAX and RPX theaters at Destiny USA opened in time for the summer blockbusters. The first movie to be shown on the IMAX screen was "Superman: Man of Steel." The fist showing rolled at midnight, Friday morning.