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WIBX has learned that actions were taken at the meeting of the Oneida County Democratic Committee on Thursday that resulted in official reprimands of several committee members and the ousting of two others.

A longtime Utica Democratic committeeman is unable to provide any evidence of campaign finance violations or abuse of power after throwing several public allegations at the party's city chairman earlier this week.

Utica First Ward Councilman Frank Vescera charged that the Common Council violated the law when they voted not to place him on any committees.

Here’s a wrap-up of Friday’s Keeler in the Morning show on WIBX.  Congressman Richard Hanna took calls and answered questions about the government shutdown.  He also announced he won't take pay until the shutdown is over.  His salary will be donated to charity...

Listen to Bill Keeler's latest song parody from First News With Keeler in the Morning.  It's a song, based on Bobby 'Boris' Pickett's, Monster Mash and it's all about the crazy antics at the Utica Common Council meetings. Particularly, the song is about common council members, standing up and walking out on Council member Frank Vescera, during a recent meeting...

Today is Primary Day across New York State.

The candidates vying for the Democratic line to run for Utica's First Ward council seat joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning for a debate this week.

Following an emotional exodus of members during a Common Council meeting presentation by Councilmen Frank Vescera, both Vescera and fellow member Frank Meola spoke about it on WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning.

Two Utica councilmen are urging Mayor Palmieri and the rest of the Utica Common Council to accept proposals from private companies to install solar energy on City buildings and property.

Two Utica Councilmen are urging the mayor to seek proposals from private companies to install solar energy systems on city buildings.