Zach Lewis

2 weeks ago | wktv.com | Zach Lewis

WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- Some residents of Whitesboro had quite a surprise Thursday night. A black bear was spotted near Perimeter Road. The video comes from NEWSChannel 2 viewer Allen Stalker. Later in the evening, the WKTV newsroom received another call from a different viewer stating to have seen the bear as well. Yes, there was another black bear sighting in Oneida County. Viewers have been sending us their videos and pictures from when they spotted a bear in their yard.

2 weeks ago | wktv.com | Zach Lewis

ROME, N.Y. -- The Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, will continue his tour today and tomorrow as part of the 200th anniversary of his farewell journey. As the last surviving major general from the American Revolutionary War, he accepted an invitation to return to the United States in honor of America's 50th birthday celebration. He arrived in New York City on August 16, 1824, and what was initially planned as a three-month tour evolved into a remarkable 13-month adventure.

4 weeks ago | wktv.com | Zach Lewis

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- Quite the party has been taking place in New Hartford for over four decades. It’s a tree party. On Friday morning, the Village hosted its annual Tree City USA gathering on the Village Green. Dozens of individuals of all ages participated by planting a tree. The Village takes pride in its tree designation, and Mayor Donald Ryan believes it is important to instill a love for, and appreciation of, trees in younger generations.

1 month ago | kvia.com | Zach Lewis

By Zach LewisClick here for updates on this story    UTICA, New York (WKTV) — The beaver named Cauliflower, who escaped from his new habitat at the Utica Zoo back in April, was found dead this past weekend. Zoo officials report that Cauliflower was hit by a car on the Arterial near French Road. The zoo said that a good Samaritan brought him to the zoo, where he was identified through microchip technology. Cauliflower had arrived with two other beavers from a Minnesota zoo earlier this spring.

1 month ago | wktv.com | Zach Lewis

UTICA, N.Y. -- Although Arbor Day was this past Friday, today the City of Utica is honoring the occasion by planting trees at Kemble Park. Located at the intersection of Kemble and James streets, the park offers amenities like grills, tables and outdoor activities for children. The newly planted trees are part of a two-year initiative to add several thousand trees throughout Utica. Utica Mayor Mike Galime said that trees are not just a source of shade; they represent the future of the city.