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Joleen Ferris

Reporter, WKTV, Utica, NY. "Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable"-David Augsburger

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  • 3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Joleen Ferris

    FRANKFORT, N.Y. -- Coffee's loyal companion has its own day of recognition today. It's National Donut, or Doughnut, Day!But that's every day at Friendly Bake Shop in Frankfort. Around 600 donuts a day fly out of the case at the shop every day. The owner told the secret for getting it just right. "The doughiness of the donut makes a huge difference, so we always have to adjust the hot box, depending on how hot it is outside and the humidity or what now.

  • 3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Joleen Ferris

    YORKVILLE, N.Y. -- Two longtime foodie families who've been feeding us for decades are teaming up to continue the tradition. Anthony Amodio Catering is leasing Club Monarch in Yorkville. His catering business is growing, and he's looking for a brick-and-mortar place to do that, while also taking the baton from the Hickel family and not change too much at their very popular Club Monarch. "We made a deal to continue their tradition of banquets, weddings, with a little bit of our flair.

  • 3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Joleen Ferris

    HERKIMER, N.Y. -- It's been packed in paradise lately. Paradise Eatery just opened last weekend on West Albany Street in Herkimer. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus smoothie bowls and smoothies. The Valley native who opened the restaurant with her husband wanted to bring something unique to the community. And so far, the community has been very receptive. "So, we've been in business since last Saturday, so not even a full week.

  • 3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Joleen Ferris

    UTICA, N.Y. -- Remember the days doctors made house calls? One of our local physicians recently made a "palace call," of sorts. "So, people don't know, but for the past almost 20 years, I've also practiced in Washington, D.C. on Mondays," said Dr. Nameer Haider. "A lot of very influential people from all over the world come to that office to get treatment," he said. Through his D.C. office came a connection to the royal family of the United Arab Emirates.

  • 3 weeks ago | wktv.com | Joleen Ferris

    UTICA, N.Y. -- Three corrections officers charged in connection with the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks were in Oneida County Court Tuesday. Attorneys for Mathew Galiher and Nicholas Kieffer argued to have the most serious charges of murder, manslaughter and gang assault dismissed, saying that the evidence and rule of law don't support them. The judge reserved decision.

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Joleen Ferris
Joleen Ferris @joleenferris
4 Feb 25

After about an hour of intense legal wrangling over whether or not she could still be held, Kaitlyn Conley is free. The Oneida County District Attorney must now decide whether or not to resubmit the case to a grand jury for possible indictment. https://t.co/gsFR8qMwcW

Joleen Ferris
Joleen Ferris @joleenferris
19 Sep 24

The agreed-upon sentence for Michael Andreev, Jr., is 15 years to life in prison for the murder of his father and 17 years to life in prison for the murder of his sister. Those are to be served consecutively, meaning 32 years to life in prison. Sentencing November 14th

Joleen Ferris
Joleen Ferris @joleenferris
19 Sep 24

Michael Andreev, Jr., pled guilty to 2 amended counts of 2nd-degree murder. He was originally charged with 1st-degree murder.