Daniel Irwin is led into the courtroom at the Oneida County Courthouse during an indictment hearing in Utica, N.Y. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015. Several members including Irwin of an insular upstate New York church have pleaded not guilty to being part of a group that beat a young man to death and injured his […]

Survivor Malissa Liddy shared her story with NEWSChannel 2 in the first part of our in depth look into domestic violence. In part two, we hear from those who are on the front lines of domestic violence, the police, the YWCA, and the shelters, and also those who helped Liddy rebuild her life and how […]

For the third straight year on this last weekend of November, The Celtic Harp on Varick St. in Utica was the place to go for those who have grown their hair or beard out the past four weeks. News Channel 2 Sports Director Spencer has also taken part and raised money and then donated money […]

There’s no place like home, unless it’s at the Stanley Performing Arts Center. That’s where a Broadway production of the Wizard of Oz is happening. Read more at http://ift.tt/1lqn2Pb

‘It’s A Utica Thing’ for sure. Know anyone that’s difficult to buy for? How about giving a gift of all things Utica? ‘ It’s A Utica Thing ‘ gift baskets contain products from the Utica area! They even have a Black Friday sale. Read more at http://ift.tt/1Pmi2s5

Long before the turkey was on the table, hundreds were burning calories Thursday morning during the 31st Annual Thanksgiving Day Run and Walk for Hunger, in Utica. The race is made up of a 5K run, a 2 mile walk and two kids’ runs, along the Memorial Parkway. Read more at http://ift.tt/1MWUmET

The Rescue Mission of Utica opened up it’s doors to the community on Thursday, for the annual Great Thanksgiving Banquet. People were able to enjoy delicious turkey, stuffing, potatoes and even some warm pumpkin pie. Read more at http://ift.tt/1PgPErb

In the wake of NYS Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s civil rights lawsuit against the Utica City School District, people are asking questions. How is that a school with such diversity end up in the cross hairs of the AG and his civil rights charge? Some believe the suit is in retaliation over the district’s involvement […]

Sarah Ferguson, sister of Lucas and Christopher Leonard, stands in court during a hearing. Christopher Leonard said she participated in his beating at Word of Life Church in New Hartford, NY. Read more at http://ift.tt/1YwYPp0

On December 2nd, there will be a vote by the Utica Common Council on whether or not Syrian Refugees can come to Utica. While this does sound controversial, the likelihood of a ruling like this being passed is small. Read more at http://ift.tt/1Ou934R