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