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Utica is looking to its residents for ideas on how to shape the city’s future — specifically, the future of its Uptown Commercial District.
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Two veteran politicians, Democrat Frank Meola and Republican Michael Cerminaro, are vying to become Utica’s next comptroller, each emphasizing fiscal responsibility, transparency, and decades of city government experience.
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This evening, the Rome Common Council will vote on a proposed $56.6 dollar budget for 2026, along with updates to a bridge project, funding for police equipment, and renewal of a contract with the county’s Child Advocacy Center.
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A former Marcy correctional officer was convicted of murder while two others were acquitted in the 2024 beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, highlighting ongoing concerns about systemic abuse in New York’s prison system.
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Thousands in Rome, Utica, and Herkimer joined nationwide “No Kings” protests to oppose President Trump’s leadership, decrying what they view as threats to democracy and misuse of military power.
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Jurors in the trial of three former Marcy correctional officers accused of murdering inmate Robert Brooks deliberated all day Thursday without reaching a verdict.
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Vernon Center is launching a twelve million dollar project to connect about one-hundred and seventy homes to the Village of Vernon’s public water system, replacing private wells with a reliable, EPA-approved supply expected to be completed within a year.
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Tully’s Good Times, a popular Central New York restaurant chain known for its chicken tenders, is seeking approval from the New Hartford Planning Board to open a location at the former Uno Pizzeria and Grill site on Clinton Street.
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Investigator Shannon Acquaviva-Cinque retired after twenty years with the Utica Police Department, leaving a legacy of dedication, resilience, and leadership.
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Bruce Cutler, the famed defense attorney for John Gotti and a former Hamilton College athlete, passed away at seventy-seven. He’s remembered as a larger-than-life figure who combined toughness, intelligence, and humor.
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On day three of the Brooks murder trial, jurors saw video of inmate Robert Brooks hours before his fatal beating, as testimony revealed concerns about his mental state, prior assaults, and the limited training officers received on intervening in abuse.
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In Whitesboro, a mother’s dream to create inclusive fun for her daughter with Down syndrome sparked the Cornhole Crushers—an adaptive cornhole league built through remarkable community support and shared joy.
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L.L. Bean is celebrating the grand opening of its new New Hartford store on October 24th and 25th with community festivities, giveaways, and a ten-thousand dollar donation to the YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley.
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Utica has begun a thirteen point five million dollar redevelopment of the former YWCA building into the "Reverend Doctor Mary Webster Wellness Center", a community hub offering housing for veterans, mental health support, and public wellness facilities.
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The trial is now underway for three former correctional officers accused in the death of Robert Brooks.
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The Mohawk Valley saw more openings than closings overall. El Jarocho, a popular Mexican restaurant in Rome, has flourished enough to expand beyond the Copper City with a new site in New Hartford. And a clothing boutique has ambitiously moved into the space previously occupied by the beloved Twin Orchards.
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A major development has emerged in the case of four Marcy correctional officers charged in the death of inmate Robert Brooks.
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Three former Mid-State correctional officers have been sentenced to federal prison for the unprovoked 2023 beating of an inmate and their subsequent attempt to cover it up.
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Chobani has submitted a revised site plan for its massive Rome facility, expanding onto the former Mohawk Glen Golf Course with additional buildings and aiming to begin construction by the end of the year.
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At Homecoming, Utica University’s president outlined plans to stabilize enrollment, cut costs, and refocus the school as a career-centered institution despite financial challenges.
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