February 24, 2025

Utica Councilman Bob Burmaster explains Why He Won’t Support Mayor Galime’s Proposed Budget with 9.8% Tax Hike

Utica Councilman Bob Burmaster of the 2nd Ward in West Utica explains why he won’t support Mayor Galime’s current Proposed Budget with a 9.77% tax hike.
February 17, 2025

Utica Councilman Joe Betar Seeks to Cut Inflated City Expenses to Reduce Mayor Galime’s 9.8% Tax Increase

Utica Councilman Joe Betar of the 3rd Ward seeks to cut inflated City expenses to reduce Mayor Galime’s proposed 9.8% Tax Increase, and hasn’t ruled out […]
February 13, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo-Testa Explains Why She’s Proposing to Eliminate Mayor & Council Salary Raise in Budget

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa explains why she’s proposing to eliminate any salary raises for the Mayor, Comptroller and Council members in this year’s Budget.
February 10, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa Reacts to Mayor Galime’s Budget Proposal to Raise Taxes 9.8%

Utica Councilwoman at Large Samantha Colosimo-Testa reacts to Mayor Mike Galime’s Proposed Budget to raise taxes 9.8%, and the latest Audit of the City’s finances for […]
February 3, 2025

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello discusses Notice of Claim to Sue DA’s Office, and Dave Short’s Pay Cut for New Position

Utica Councilwoman Katie Aiello discusses her Notice of Claim to sue the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office for investigating her residence, and why she’s troubled by […]