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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U.S. Senator Gillibrand Speaks Out About Congressional Insider Trading
Washington, D.C. (WIBX) - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand testified today at a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairsm, the committee is looking into insider trading by members of Congress.
Last month, Senator Gillibrand led a bipartisan group of Senators that introduced the STOCK Act, the proposed legislation would define rules regarding Congressional work and service...
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Heroin Bust in Utica
State Police in Herkimer Investigate Stabbing
MVCC Holds World AIDS Day Event
SU Basketball Coach's Office Searched
Oneida County’s 9-1-1 Consolidation Delayed
Utica, NY (WIBX) - November was supposed to be the month that Oneida County 9-1-1 consolidation was to take place, however a technology snag is holding up the process.
According to Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente, incorporating emergency calls originating from within the City into the County's 9-1-1 system will happen eventually...
Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Announces $31 Million Expansion Project
New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare broke ground today on a 31-million dollar expansion project that will improve long-term care services as well as consolidate community-based alternatives for Oneida County residents...
Utica’s Next Mayor Announces Transition Team
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica'a next mayor has announced his transition team, Mayor-Elect Rob Palmieri says the nine member volunteer group is made up of local educators, business and community leaders.
"I just picked up the Budget", said Vin Gilroy, a life-long resident of Utica and Certified Public Accountant who's involved with the team...
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Palmieri Announces Mayoral Transition Team
Utica Woman Arrested for Trying to Have Parents Killed
State Police Need Your Help Identifying Person of Interest
New Allegations Surround Herman Cain
New Hartford Police Taser Man Following Domestic Dispute
New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - Two weeks ago, Utica Police arrested him on felony drug possession and child endangerment charges, last night New Hartford Police needed to taser him to get him under control.
According to New Hartford Police, 31-year old Gary Kingsley, Jr...
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Syracuse University Fires Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Bernie Fine
Jim Boeheim Reacts to Fine's Firing
New Hartford Police Taser a Utica Man
'Special Needs' Teen Missing for 17 Hours, Located Near Home
Search For Missing Holland Patent Teen Ends
Holland Patent, NY (WIBX) - According to the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, at around 1 pm Saturday afternoon, Antonio "AJ" Dousharm left his Rt. 365 Holland Patent residence. Deputies say that Dousharm's family became worried when the teen did not return home when it got dark...
Black Friday Blowouts Bring Out Bargain Hunters
Shoppers have been out if full-force since last night, according the General Manager at the Best Buy in Consumer Square. The store's midnight sale had people lined up 4-wide, the line outside the store stretching nearly 200 yards.