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WIBX First News Talks With Seventeen Magazine Editor About Alexandra Kogut Murder

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:31:02 +0000

WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning spoke with Seventeen Magazine about the story titled "The Time Bomb Boyfriend."

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Seventeen Magazine Profiles Alexandra Kogut Murder For Story On Abusive Relationships

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:22:27 +0000

It is more common than you might think. Abusive relationships start young and Seventeen Magazine is using a local story to draw attention to an issue that affects many relationships.

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New Program Helps Better Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Ted Muehl — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:03:27 +0000

On Tuesday, the Otsego County Sheriff’s Department joined the New York State Sheriff’s Association Institute in announcing a new program to keep victims of domestic violence safe.

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3 Killed, 4 Injured in Shooting at Spa in Milwaukee Suburb

Chris Kissel — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:06:53 +0000

Three people are dead and four others injured today after a mass shooting at a spa in Brookfield, Wis., a suburb of Milwaukee. The man police suspect in the shooting has also been found dead, according to a county dispatcher in Wisconsin.

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Purple Pinkie Campaign Launched In Memory Of Alexandra Kogut

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 18:50:13 +0000

New Hartford, NY (WIBX) - One New Hartford family wants you to keep the memory of Alexandra Kogut alive, and they're asking you to pinkie promise.

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Remembering Alex Kogut & Supporting Domestic Violence Awareness Month By Wearing Purple

Polly Wogg — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 11:04:54 +0000

With October being Domestic Violence Awareness month and the recent murder of New Hartford teen Alex Kogut, a Facebook page was set up asking everyone to wear purple today. The call was heard loud and clear. Today there's purple everywhere you turn.

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School Supply Donations Needed For Kids Living In Shelters

WIBX — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:27:36 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The YWCA of the Mohawk Valley needs your help.

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Domestic Violence Programs Cleared For State Funding

WIBX — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 15:26:00 +0000

Herkimer County, NY (WIBX) - Two local non-profits are getting some good news from lawmakers in Albany.

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YWCA Reminds Public Of Domestic Violence Services In Light Of Recent Tragedy

WIBX — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:42:43 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica branch of the YWCA is calling attention to its domestic abuse services in light of last weeks apparent murder-suicide in Deerfield.

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UPD: Man Puts Wife In Choke-Hold, Drags Her Around

WIBX — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:05:20 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A man with an active order of protection against him was arrested over the weekend and hailed off to jail on domestic violence charges.

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Domestic Violence On The Rise In City Of Utica

WIBX — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 15:14:50 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica police says there is an increase in reported domestic violence.

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SUNYIT To Host "V-Week"

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:24:48 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - SUNYIT is hosting "V-Week 2012" next week to benefit women's organizations and "encourage respect, love and equality for all."

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Utica Man Faces Multiple Domestic Violence Charges

WIBX — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:08:02 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - An east Utica man is facing multiple domestic violence charges following an incident at a residence on Whitesboro Street.

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YWCA Take Back The Night Rally In Utica

WIBX — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:42:10 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - This evening, the YWCA of Mohawk Valley is launching the second of two domestic violence awareness rallies called, Take Back The Night.

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YWCA Take Back The Night Rally In Rome

WIBX — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:29:06 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - In an effort to raise awareness about domestic violence, the YWCA of Mohawk Valley is presenting, Take Back the Night Rally.

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Baseball Bat Attack Sends Local Man to Hospital

Branden Block — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:44:56 +0000

Westmorland, NY (WIBX) - A domestic dispute sends a Westmorland man to a local hospital.

According to the Oneida County Sheriff's department, 27-year-old Jason Tuttle got into an argument with his step-father and when the argument turned physical, it's believed Tuttle struck the man in the head with a baseball bat

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Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Put Women at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders

Shauna Wright — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:41:48 +0000

A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association states women who’ve been the victim of rape, sexual assault, stalking, or intimate-partner violence are much more likely to develop a mental disorder.

In the study, researchers in Australia found 57 percent of women who’d suffered at least one incident of abuse also had a history of depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, or anxiety — including panic disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. That’s more than twice the rate of women who had no such abuse.

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Presumed Beating Sends Woman to Hospital

Branden Block — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:03:21 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police responded to St. Elizabeth's Hospital early Sunday morning, in regard to an assault. The victim, who was was being evaluated for possible broken facial bones, told police that she and her boyfriend began arguing

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Domestic Violence Incident Led To Arrest Of Oneida Man

WIBX — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:05:09 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A domestic dispute incident led to the arrest of an Oneida man on two outstanding arrest warrants.

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Utica man charged with domestic violence, resisting arrest

Branden Block — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 13:34:14 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) -29 year old Nathaniel Sergio was arrested early Sunday morning by the Oneida County Sheriff's Department and charged with several misdemeanors, including Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Resisting Arrest and Domestic Violence.

According to the Sheriff's Department, Deputy Mark Chrysler was on routine patrol around 1:30 AM, driving on Genesee Street. He c

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