November 12, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello talks Reelection, Occupancy Tax, Spending Transparency & Mayor’s New Chief of Staff

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello discusses her Reelection to a third term, Mayor Galime’s proposed 3% Occupancy Tax, spending transparency and the role of the Mayor’s new […]
November 7, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Election Results, Centro Bus Route Changes & Proposed Occupancy Tax

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Election Results that favored Democrats, recent Centro Bus changes to North Utica route and Mayor Galime’s Proposed Occupancy Tax on […]
November 5, 2025

Heather Wasielewski highlights Priorities after Election to Utica Council-at-Large with Most Votes

Heather Wasielewski highlights her priorities after being elected Utica Council-at-Large with the most total citywide votes, followed by Jack LoMedico and Samantha Colosimo Testa.
October 23, 2025

Deerfield Councilman Dan Fusco responds to Assemblywoman Buttenschon’s Comments on Proposed Housing

Deerfield Town Councilman Dan Fusco responds to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon’s latest comments on proposed low-income housing near SUNY Poly, along the west side of Route 12 […]
October 20, 2025

After Clarifying Resignation, Stephanie Heiland urges Mayor Galime to Continue Pathways to Justice Program before Funding Runs Out

Stephanie Heiland clarifies why she resigned as director of Utica’s Pathways to Justice Program to help connect city youth with police and career opportunities, and also […]
July 30, 2025

Mayor Mike Galime says Utica Charter allows Salary Increases and Seeks Input for Barnes Ave Neighborhood Rebirth

Mayor Mike Galime says Utica Charter allows salary increases as Councilwoman Katie Aiello threatens Article 79 lawsuit, and he seeks public input for Barnes Ave. neighborhood […]
July 25, 2025

Councilwoman Katie Aiello Threatens Article 78 Lawsuit against City of Utica if Mayor Galime Does Not Rescind Unauthorized Salary Increases

Councilwoman Katie Aiello threatens Article 78 lawsuit against City if Utica Mayor Galime does not rescind unauthorized Salary Raises that the Council previously vetoed.