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Musician Rick Bedrosian is returning to Utica on Sunday. Here's what you need to know
Rick Bedrosian is returning to Utica. “Who?” you may ask. Well, trust me, you know the guy, even if you don’t know the name. Bedrosian redefines the term renaissance man. You may know him as a respected photographer, whose work hangs on the walls of such prestigious venues as the National Baseball Hall of Fame, among others. You may know him as an acknowledged food critic, who leads foodie tours of various parts of New York City and writes for “A Taste of Schenectady and Beyond,” a food quarterly.
A cadet at 15, Utica Fire Chief Ben Brown became chief at 26
The overhead view wasn’t pretty. Utica had been slammed with a tornado, and Ben Brown’s hometown was in shambles. He won’t forget the sight anytime soon. There’s nobody else who cares about the fire department the way he does, and it’s always been that way.”
GUEST COLUMN: Rome Health Foundation mourns passing of benefactor; hails enduring legacy at hospital
It is with profound sadness that the Rome Health Foundation acknowledges the passing of Charles Kaplan, a revered community developer, philanthropist and hospital benefactor whose generosity left an indelible mark on our organization and the community at large. Affectionately known as Chuck, he was the embodiment of family and community.
New Coffee Shop to Open on Commercial Drive
NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. -- A drive-thru coffee chain is preparing to open on Commercial Drive. It's called 7 Brew Coffee, and they will provide a range of coffee selections, including iced, hot, and chilled beverages. The exact opening date is yet to be confirmed by New Hartford Town officials. A...
Four dogs recovering; owner charged in Deansboro
DEANSBORO — A 51-year-old man is facing multiple counts of animal cruelty after four emaciated dogs were seized from his Deansboro home in late March. Authorities said the four severely emaciated dogs were taken in by the Central New York SPCA after they were rescued from the home of 51-year-old Brian Bridge on March 18.
Opinion: New Immigrants and Asylum Seekers Can Help Revitalize Struggling NY Cities
“Programs and policies to facilitate intra-state transfers of asylum-seekers would be a win-win, both for small cities that need an injection of people and economic drawing power, and for large cities that have traditionally been a magnet for immigrants and refugees, but are currently overwhelmed by the influx of new arrivals.”
WKTV Weather Photo of the Day: April 30
WHITESBORO, N.Y. -- Check out today's spring Weather Photo of a Sir Winston Churchill Daffodil in Whitesboro. Be sure to check back to see if your picture was picked as our WKTV Weather Photo of the Day. We also feature the image on our social media pages.
Utica buys strip of Erie Canal land: This week in Mohawk Valley history
1922, 102 years ago City buys canal land Utica Mayor Fred Douglas and members of the Common Council agree to buy from the state for $500,000 the abandoned old Erie Canal strip of land that runs through the city. The city will pay an additional $11,364 for the bridges that cross the 100-year-old canal,...
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