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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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West Utica Housing Development Moving Forward
UTICA, N.Y. -- Plans to bring an affordable housing project to Utica's Columbia Square neighborhood are moving forward. Columbia Square Apartments, led by developer DePaul, will be located along the north side of Whitesboro Street between DeWitt and Saratoga streets and is expected to cost about $18 million. The development...
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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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18,000 NYSEG Customers Lose Power After Snowstorm
ONEONTA, N.Y. -- New York State Electric & Gas crews are working to restore power after a snow storm left more than 18,000 customers in the Oneonta division without electricity. According to NYSEG, the storm brought several inches of wet snow and strong winds overnight, causing trees to fall and...
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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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From Refugees to Doctors: On Point for College Celebrates Lives Transformed Through Education
More than 200 guests gather at Hart’s Hill Inn as alumni, honorees and community partners take center stage. Featured photograph: From left, co-emcee Aaron Woodman, Make a Difference Award recipient Dr. Tolga Hayali, and On Point for College Utica Director Kevin Marken at the 2026 Utica Celebration at Hart’s Hill Inn. Photo supplied by Michelle Laguerre / Laguerre Media.