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Indium CEO named Businessperson of the Year
UTICA — The Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce has announced Ross Berntson, president and CEO of Indium Corporation, as its 2026 Businessperson of the Year.
New Recruits Sworn In and Officers Promoted at Utica Police Ceremony
The Utica Police Department welcomed six new recruits and celebrated several promotions during a ceremony at City Hall.
Cornhill impact center breaks ground on West Street
UTICA, N.Y. (WFXV/WUTR) - The Cornhill Revitalization Project hit a major milestone Thursday, as multiple originations came together to break ground on a new impact center on West Street. The 119 square foot building will provide affordable housing for residents. In addition, the…
Utica celebrates groundbreaking of THRIVE Cornhill project
UTICA — The Thursday, July 23 groundbreaking for THRIVE Cornhill’s Impact Centers marked a new beginning for the neighborhood, as work to construct two new mixed-use buildings with housing and community resources has begun.
Utica Jr. Blue Sox head to states seeking first senior division title
Many of the players that won a junior division American Legion baseball state title for the Utica Jr. Blue Sox two seasons ago are back to try for the same feat in the senior division this summer.
'Pink the Park' Night raises over $5,000 for breast cancer fight
UTICA — The annual ‘Pink the Park’ game hosted by the Utica Blue Sox, Hannaford Supermarkets and the American Cancer Society raised over $5,000 for breast cancer research, education, advocacy and patient service programs on Wednesday, July 22, at Murnane…
102-Unit THRIVE Cornhill Development Starts Construction in Utica
Construction has started on THRIVE Cornhill, a new $80 million affordable housing development in Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood.
New Law Proposes to Change Residency Requirements for Utica Police Officers
The Utica Common Council met Wednesday night at a special meeting to discuss a law that could change the residency requirements for Utica Police officers.
Utica Common Council discusses law to temporarily waive police residency requirement
UTICA — The Utica Common Council discussed a proposed local law that would temporarily suspend the city charter’s residency requirement for police officers at a Wednesday, July 22 special meeting.
Utica University hockey, golf standout Aydin Parekh named Empire 8 Man of the Year
UTICA — Aydin Parekh, a three-year member of the Utica University men's hockey and golf teams, has been named the 2025-26 Empire 8 Conference's Man of the Year.
SUNY Poly establishes $750,000 endowed nursing scholarship
UTICA — SUNY Polytechnic Institute and the Julia O. Wells Memorial Education Foundation, Inc. recently announced the establishment of a $750,000 permanently endowed scholarship, helping generations of nursing students pursue their education while strengthening the healthcare…
New documentary highlights Tramontane Cafe's community legacy
UTICA — Quality time spent at the Tramontane Cafe — known to those in the know as "The Tram" — has inspired the latest documentary project by local filmmaker Jacob Lasher.