On day three of the Brooks murder trial, jurors saw video of inmate Robert Brooks hours before his fatal beating, as testimony revealed concerns about his mental state, prior assaults, and the limited training officers received on intervening in abuse.

On day three of the Brooks murder trial, jurors saw video of inmate Robert Brooks hours before his fatal beating, as testimony revealed concerns about his mental state, prior assaults, and the limited training officers received on intervening in abuse.

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Friday October 10th: Jurors Confront the Final Hours of Robert Brooks

Utica saw a thirty-one percent drop in gun violence in 2025—part of a statewide decline—thanks to targeted policing efforts and state-led initiatives like "Give".

Utica saw a thirty-one percent drop in gun violence in 2025&mdash;part of a statewide decline&mdash;thanks to targeted policing efforts and state-led initiatives like "Give".

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Senator Joseph Griffo’s monthlong drive collected a thousand used phones to support "Cell Phones for Soldiers", providing over one-hundred thousand minutes of free calls for troops, and aiding veterans in need.

Senator Joseph Griffo&rsquo;s monthlong drive collected a thousand used phones to support "Cell Phones for Soldiers", providing over one-hundred thousand minutes of free calls for troops, and aiding veterans in need.

Wednesday December 17th: Inside Sen. Griffo’s Cell Phone Drive

State lawmakers in Upstate New York are proposing new legislation to combat severe doctor shortages by expanding loan repayment programs, offering tax incentives, and improving access to medical education in rural and underserved areas.

State lawmakers in Upstate New York are proposing new legislation to combat severe doctor shortages by expanding loan repayment programs, offering tax incentives, and improving access to medical education in rural and underserved areas.

Friday October 10th: Jurors Confront the Final Hours of Robert Brooks

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