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 23, 2026

Mayor Mike Galime urges Utica Council to Zero-Out Tax Increase with $5.6 Million in State Funding and Explains Spending Discrepancies

Utica Mayor Mike Galime urges Common Council to zero out the proposed tax increase with $5.6 Million newly promised in State Funding from Gov. Hochul, and […]
February 13, 2026

Utica Youth Bureau Director Chet LoConti Kicks Off Val Bialas Ski Hill Opening Today and Activities for Kids on School Break

Utica Youth Bureau Director Chet LoConti kicks off Val Bialas Ski Hill opening today through the rest of the season, plus activities for Utica school kids […]
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 10, 2026

Utica Mayor Mike Galime explains Proposed 2.9% Tax Increase in Budget Presentation and Defends Fees for Val Bialas Ski Hill

Utica Mayor Mike Galime explains proposed 2.9 percent Tax Increase in latest Budget Presentation, and defends his proposed fees to use the Val Bialas Ski Hill, […]
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 […]
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