February 26, 2026

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus defends Overtime Costs in Budget & Debates Whether Mayor Overspent Funds

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus of the 6th Ward defends overtime spending in the previous 2024-2025 City Budget, and debates whether Mayor Galime overspent his various budget […]
February 26, 2026

Utica Councilwoman Heather Wasielewski discusses Spending Priorities in Budget Process to Avoid Tax Increase

Utica Councilwoman at Large Heather Wasielewski discusses spending priorities and questions in the City Budget process to avoid another tax increase, while also providing sufficient services.
February 19, 2026

Mike Gentile talks Tax Increases & Spending in GOP Campaign for NY Assembly in 119th District

Mike Gentile, former Oneida County legislator and former Chief of Staff to Utica Mayor Mike Galime, discusses tax increases and reducing spending in his Republican campaign […]
February 13, 2026

Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo-Testa discusses Mayor’s Budget, Deficit Spending & Debate Over Val Bialas Ski Hill Fees

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa discusses Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation, the effect of Deficit Spending and the debate over Val Bialas Ski Hill fees.
February 9, 2026

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation, Val Bialas Skiing Fees & Commercial Truck Restrictions

Utica Councilman Joe Betrus reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation with a proposed 2.9 percent Tax Increase, proposed Val Bialas Skiing Fees and proposed Commercial Truck […]
February 9, 2026

Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation & Proposed Val Bialas Skiing Fees

Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Presentation, proposed Val Bialas Ski Hill fees and possible Paid Parking Downtown.
December 30, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello gives Update on Article 78 Lawsuit against Mayor Galime’s Salary Increases

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello gives update on Article 78 Lawsuit against Mayor Galime’s salary increases, which the Common Council unanimously opposed last Budget, and we explain […]
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