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Thousand Islands Spirits hope to bring home a national title this weekend


Thousand Islands Spirits hope to bring home a national title this weekend

ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. (WWNY) – The Thousand Islands Spirits box lacrosse team is aiming for a national title next weekend. For the second consecutive year, the Thousand Islands Spirits are in the North American Box Lacrosse League championship after winning the Upstate Division title last month. The three-day event, which begins Friday, is being held […]

Watts Restaurant in Utica serves more than home cooking


Watts Restaurant in Utica serves more than home cooking

Sarah Sollinger | TheReportingProject.org UTICA – Whipped cream, friendly smiles and cherry-red booths are just some of the guarantees that come with a visit to Watts Family Restaurant. The sound of an old-fashioned bell that rings every time a customer opens the front door takes him on a journey back in time. Wood paneling surrounds […]

Utica man arrested for breaking into liquor store, stealing ATM and bottles


Utica man arrested for breaking into liquor store, stealing ATM and bottles

UTICA, NY — A Utica man was arrested following a break-in at the Lotus Garden on King Street in Utica. On August 16, Utica Police were dispatched to Steuben Park to investigate a threatening incident involving an axe. Police said they were directed to a home in Steuben Park where the suspect ran. When police […]

A popular Italian restaurant chain just closed 13 locations across the country


A popular Italian restaurant chain just closed 13 locations across the country

Photo: Buca di Beppo / Facebook Following the closure of fast-food restaurants such as Pizza Hut and full-service restaurants such as Red Lobster, another chain is now saying goodbye to several of its own locations. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based Italian restaurant chain known for its family-friendly portions and extravagant decor, closed 13 low-revenue locations […]