Branden has been a journalist for more than 15 years, working in newsrooms around Central New York, Western New York and the Capital District, where he covered urban crime and political news for Albany's WRGB. During his career, he's served as the New York State Television Chair for the National Press Photographers Association (TVQCC) and has won numerous awards for his video journalism. Prior to joining the WIBX Newsroom, Branden worked with Governor David Paterson's 2010 campaign for Governor. A Mohawk Valley native, Branden enjoys covering Utica politics and public safety issues. You can hear him Saturday mornings from 6-9 on WIBX 950AM.
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Proposal to Add Oneida County Sheriff Investigators to be Discussed
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The recent request to fund two new Sheriff Investigators for Oneida County's Child Advocacy Center may be meet with some resistance from County Legislators. On Monday, the Oneida County Board of Legislators' Public Safety Committee will have a chance to discuss the request, proposed by Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, Sheriff Rob Maciol and District Attorney Scott MacNam
Giants Won’t Return to UAlbany in 2013
East Rutherford, NJ (WIBX) - According to Giants.com, the NFL team will not hold their 2013 Spring training camp on the UAlbany campus, but instead hold it at Timex Performance Center, their year-round headquarters.
The article states that Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings and University at Albany's Athletic Director Dr...
Fatal Snowmobile Accident in Forestport
Forestport, NY (WIBX) - A Downstate man is dead following a snowmobile accident in Forestport. According to the State Police, 23-year old Richard Petty was out riding with several other snowmobilers when he failed to negotiate a curve on River Road...
Taberg Man Shoots Up Neighbor’s Home
Annesville, NY (WIBX) - One of the most important rules of gun safety is knowing what's in back of the target you're shooting at. A Taberg man out target practicing shot up his neighbor's home Saturday afternoon. According to State Police in Lee, 22-year old Denis Hartman was in a field behind his house shooting at targets that were set up on a snowbank...
Utica Police Respond to Shots Fired Call, Find Stabbing Victim
Utica, NY (WIBX) - This morning, around 3:30 AM the Utica Police responded to the area of Milgate Street and Blandina Street for a shots fired call. Officers say they located a man nearby who sustained a stab wound to the face, he was uncooperative with the investigation...
11-Year Old Arrested on Felony Charge in Oneida
Oneida, NY (WIBX) - Oneida City Police say they've charged an 11-year old juvenile with Falsely Reporting an Incident, that's a class E Felony. Police say the juvenile called in a bomb threat to the Chase Bank, located on Main Street in the City of Oneida...
3 Arrested After School Bus Incident
Lee, NY (WIBX) - A fight on a school bus between children leads to the arrest of three. According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, three members of the Bronson family were arrested on eleven counts each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child when they showed up demanding to gain access to a school bus...
New Hartford Police: Sex Offender Arrested for Public Lewdness
New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - New Hartford Police say they've arrested a level 3 sex offender for Public Lewdness and Resisting Arrest. According to police, 58-year old Stephan Kuznia III was sitting in his car, exposing himself to people walking by...
DWI Arrest After Motor Vehicle Accident in Utica
Utica, NY (WIBX) - A motor vehicle accident at the intersection of James Street and Steuben Street in the City of Utica leads to a DWI arrest. According to police, 30-year old Russell Zakala of Whitsboro was involved in the accident and as police investigated the incident, they became concerned about the sobriety of Zakala...
City of Utica Sells 105 Properties in 2012
Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica sold more than 100 parcels of property this year, both city-owned vacant residential and business properties transferred hands, including 26 vacant lots. The City of Utica's Urban Renewal Agency sold off 85 properties in 2012 and another 20 properties were sold at auction over the Summer...