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120 Months in Federal Prison: Utica Man Sentenced for Role in Fentanyl Conspiracy
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- A 38-year-old Utica man was sentenced today for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Eric Ares was sentenced on Thursday to 120 months in federal prison for his role in the conspiracy. "Ares was also ordered to serve a 5-year term of supervised release...
Utica Man Accused of Pulling Knife on Construction Worker at Oneida County Office Building
UTICA, N.Y. -- A Utica man is accused of pulling a knife on a construction worker in the parking lot of the Oneida County Office Building. The Oneida County Sheriff's Office reported that 37-year-old Dominic Launux was in a dispute with a woman "with the male pushing the female several times causing her to lose her balance."
$20,104 Richer: Lucky Lotto Ticket Sold in Utica
UTICA, N.Y. -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was purchased in Utica. The ticket was for the May 1 TAKE 5 MIDDAY drawing. The winning numbers were 12, 18, 25, 26 and 38. The winning ticket, valued at $20,104.50, was purchased at Karl's Market at...
Guca wants to help Utica school board keep moving in 'right direction'
UTICA — Lifelong Utica resident Brian Guca and wife, Alyssa, have settled down in their “forever home” around the corner from the Hugh R. Jones Elementary School. They picked that neighborhood because that is where they want their 14-month-old daughter Molly to go to her first school — the same school her father attended.
Six Individuals Honored for Their Community Efforts
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- The Oneida Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual community awards banquet. At Harts Hill Inn, six individuals were honored for their community efforts. The event featured basket raffles, dinner, and, most of all, an award ceremony for the six recipients. Mayor Galime was also...
Café Domenico's legacy honored by Utica Common Council
UTICA — Café Domenico may have closed their doors back in March, but their legacy as “Utica’s genuine java joint” will live on. The Utica Common Council issued a proclamation Wednesday night honoring Orin and Kim Domenico and their family who ran the coffee establishment for 21 years. The café was a considered an iconic and artistic part of Utica, with its walls adorned with art, purposely mismatched furniture, and a character that matched the vibes of the neighborhood its located in.
Look who hatched on the 15th floor of Utica's Adirondack Bank Building
Astrid and Ares, Utica’s peregrine falcon pair, are parents again. The first of their four eggs hatched about 12:40 p.m. Tuesday in their nest box on the 15th floor of the Adirondack Bank Building in downtown Utica, the Utica Peregrine Falcon Project announced. Observers first noticed a small hole,...
ICAN announces new member of executive team
UTICA — ICAN has announced the appointment of Linda Lopez as the agency’s new chief operations officer. With a career spanning over four decades in the nonprofit sector, ICAN officials say Lopez brings a wealth of experience, innovative leadership, and a profound dedication to the organizational mission of keeping families together. Officials say her role will be crucial in steering ICAN toward a future characterized by innovation, enhanced collaboration, and deeper community engagement.
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