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Trump opens 2024 presidential run, says he’s ‘more committed’ than ever

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Former President Donald Trump, left, speaks at a campaign event as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., looks on at the South Carolina Statehouse, Saturday, Jan. 28, in Columbia, S.C.

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with stops over the weekend in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

NerdWallet: Strategies needed to safely use payment apps

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Scams are common on peer-to-peer payment apps, but you can keep your money safe by avoiding questionable payment requests that may be fraudulent, only sending money to people you know and upgrading your privacy settings.

As a frequent PayPal user, I wasn’t surprised to see a payment request on the app pop up. But when I read it, I knew something was wrong.

Drug possession charged as pickup crashes into tractor-trailer in Madison County

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A 58-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs after his pickup truck crashed into a tractor-trailer in Madison County early Monday morning.

Break-in reported at Bagel Grove in Utica

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A Utica man is accused of breaking into the Bagel Grove restaurant very early Sunday morning, according to the Utica Police Department.

MVCC Cultural Series offers variety of hands-on workshops

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This spring, the Mohawk Valley Community College Cultural Series will host a variety of hands-on workshops that include make-and-take crafts, athletic skills and wellness.

COLUMN: What does Medicare cover?

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Two major additions to Medicare coverage went into effect in January.

Grand marshal named to lead St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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The committee for the Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade has announced Colleen Kain Martin as the 2023 Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshal.
Former President Donald Trump speaks as he announces a third run for president, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. The special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his allies committed any crimes while trying to overturn his defeat has finished its work. The judge overseeing the panel issued an order Monday dissolving the special grand jury.

For Trump, Georgia election case just one of many legal woes

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An investigation in Georgia on efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn his 2020 election defeat is one of a number of cases that pose legal problems for the former president.

Accused Rome porch pirate charged for second time

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A 35-year-old woman is accused of stealing a package off another person's porch on Expense Street in Rome, according to the Rome Police Department.

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Semi Pro F500 final with 9x Spencer Landry, 46 Mike Scouten and 31 Ken Mowers in the first turn at Boonville Fairgrounds Sunday afternoon.

GALLERY: Boonville Snow Festival II - Jan. 29, 2023

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The Boonville Snow Festival II hosted snowmobile ice oval racing with the Adirondack Cup highlighting the weekend's racing action at the Boonville Fairgrounds Jan. 27-29.

Rome Free Academy Rhapsody Show Choir performing at Clough School Friday, January 13, 2023.

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The Rome Free Academy Show Choir brought their collection of song and dance pieces to elementary schools on Friday, Jan 13.

The Bank of Utica New Year's Eve celebration with the Ladies of Soul and Their Gentlemen performing for rain soaked revelers Saturday, December 31, 2022.

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New Year's Eve revelers came out despite the rain to celebrate the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 on Genesee Street in Utica on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

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Gardner, No. 6 Virginia win seventh straight, 67-62 over Syracuse

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Virginia forward Jayden Gardner, right, drives to the basket against Syracuse forward Maliq Brown during the second half of Monday night's game in Syracuse. The Orange lost 67-62.

Jayden Gardner scored 17 points as No. 6 Virginia withstood a second-half surge by Syracuse to win its seventh straight game, 67-62, on Monday night.

Wilkerson becomes Yankees assistant hitting coach

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Brad Wilkerson throws the ball during spring training on Feb. 18, 2008, at the team's complex in Peoria, Ariz. Wilkerson was hired as the New York Yankees' assistant hitting coach on Monday.

Former big leaguer Brad Wilkerson was hired as the New York Yankees' assistant hitting coach on Monday.

Clinton girls hockey team finishes regular season with win

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The Clinton girls ice hockey team wrapped up the regular season with a 6-1 win at Canton Friday in non-league play.

Islanders acquire Horvat in trade with Canucks

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The New York Islanders have acquired center Bo Horvat in a trade with the Vancouver Canucks.

Rome Free Academy’s Surafia Norries defends Central Valley Academy’s Deacon Judd as he drives to the basket during Friday night’s Tri-Valley League game in Ilion. Judd tallied a triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds and a school-record 10 blocks in CVA’s 76-64 win.

Veteran CVA stays perfect on hardwood

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Utica City FC edges Baltimore on Gurson's penalty shot

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Gordy Gurson's goal on a penalty shot with just seconds left on the clock broke a tie and earned Utica City FC an 8-7 win at home over … Read More
Former Chicago Blackhawks player Bobby Hull is introduced to fans during the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago, July 26, 2019. Hull, a Hall of Fame forward who helped the Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died. He was 84. The Blackhawks and the NHL Alumni Association announced the death of the two-time NHL MVP on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023.

Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84

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Bobby Hull, a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup in 1961, has died. Read More
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Yankees, infielder Torres agree to $9.95M, one-year contract

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The New York Yankees agreed to a $9.95 million, one-year contract with Gleyber Torres. Read More
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, center, reacts while speaking toTerry Bradshaw, left, after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 31-7.

Analysis: Mahomes, Hurts set for historic Super Bowl matchup

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Black quarterbacks have come a long way in the NFL since Fritz Pollard became the first to play in the league in 1923 and Doug … Read More

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Syringes with vaccines are prepared at the L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans' Community Resource Center where they were offering members and the public free flu and COVID-19 vaccines Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, in Lynwood, Calif. The U.S. is poised to make COVID-19 vaccinations more like a yearly flu shot, a major shift in strategy despite a long list of questions about how to best protect against a still rapidly mutating virus..The Food and Drug Administration asked its scientific advisers Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, to help lay the groundwork for switching to once-a-year boosters for most Americans -- and how and when to periodically update the shots’ recipe.

WHO: COVID still an emergency but nearing 'inflection' point

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The coronavirus remains a global health emergency, the World Health Organization chief after a panel found the pandemic may be nearing a point where higher levels of immunity can lower virus-related deaths.

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