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Retired Utica radio host John Simmons dies
UTICA-ROME — John Simmons, well known for his 25-year stint as “Matt Herkimer” on Big Frog 104 (WFRG) has died. He was 78. Thanks to Budd “Money” Yeman for sharing a link to Simmons’ obituary. Simmons got his start at WTLB but —after a...
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Veterans Day Observance in Rome
ROME, N.Y. -- A Veterans Day ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Rome. Veterans gathered for a day of remembrance, sharing moments with people they consider family. The annual event brought together those who served to honor their experiences and sacrifices. Staff Sgt. Lenny Dutton of the...
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Munson for All: Makeover Is Reshaping Utica Art Museum
UTICA, N.Y. -- Renovations are underway inside Munson as the museum begins a major transformation. Construction crews have started taking down the walls of Art Odyssey to make space for a new Art Shop, which will move from the first floor to the ground-level entrance. “We will be able to...
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Remediation work beginning on former Utica city dump
The former Utica city dump, a New York State Superfund site, is getting cleaned up. Work will start soon, according to a recent update from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, which, although sent in early November, also said the work was expected to start in October. The $43 million remediation project, being paid for by the state superfund program, is expected to take about two years. It will restore the site for industrial or commercial use. The 126-acre dump, located between Leland Road, the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal, was used as a municipal dump for decades, but local industries also disposed of some of their waste there. And some illegal dumping took place after the initial, 55-acre municipal dump closed in 1972. Site assessments from over the years, dating back as far as 1988, mention clusters of rusted barrels, at least two containing a white powder and many so rusted their contents disappeared. The assessments also mention seepage of leachate, sometimes into pools and at least one orange “stream” flowing into the Mohawk. Former workers at the dumps who were interviewed mentioned numerous fires. They said some were caused by spontaneous combustion; some of the
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THE MILLER LITE BIERGARTEN: THE BEST SEAT IN UTICA
UTICA, NY – The best seat in Utica isn't just a seat. It's an experience! The Miller Lite Biergarten at Utica City FC delivers an unforgettable gameday atmosphere, putting fans right on the turf for all the fast-paced action at NBT Bank Arena. There's nothing quite like experiencing professional...
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SUNY Poly's Regional Economic Impact
UTICA, N.Y. -- SUNY Polytechnic Institute has generated an economic boost for the Mohawk Valley and Central New York region, according to a new study. The study released this year in August by Lightcast, SUNY Poly contributed $356.8 million in economic impact and supported 2,901 jobs during the 2024–25 fiscal year.