April 28, 2025

Frank Anechiarico & Ralph Eannace highlight Hamilton College Report on Utica’s Youth Gun Violence Causes & Prevention

Government Professor Frank Anechiarico and retired Judge Ralph Eannace highlight Hamilton College’s comprehensive report on the context and causes of Youth Gun Violence in Utica, as […]
April 15, 2025

Utica Firefighter Union President Tommy Carcone Defends Union Paid Leave and Debates Assistant Fire Chief Position

Utica Firefighter Union Local 32 President Tommy Carcone defends union paid time off and debates Utica Council’s proposal to eliminate the Assistant Fire Chief position. Utica […]
March 28, 2025

Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico explains How Common Council came Together to Lower Tax Increase in Final Budget

Utica Councilman at Large Jack LoMedico explains how the Democrats and Republicans on the Utica Common Council came together to lower the tax increase in the […]
March 27, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betar explains Debate over whether Law Requires Raise this Year for Mayor & Elected Officials

After the final Utica Budget was approved Wednesday, Utica Councilman Joe Betar of the 3rd Ward explains the debate over whether the City Charter requires the […]
March 20, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa explains Compromise to Cut Tax Hike to 3.2% in Final Budget

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo Testa explains how the Common Council came together to achieve compromise in cutting tax increase to 3.2% in Final Budget, […]
March 13, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa Reacts to Latest Budget Meeting and Proposed Amendments to Lower Tax Increase

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo Testa reacts to latest Council Budget Meeting and various proposed budget amendments to lower the proposed tax increase.