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Need for snow tires increases as first snow approaches Central New York
Some areas in Central New York are getting ready for the first snowfall of the season on Friday, which comes with a reminder for drivers to make the switch from regular to seasonal tires. Dunn Tire in DeWitt is one of many auto shops in the area to be slammed this time of year. With dozens of appointments coming in every day, workers at the shop have been putting in the hours to keep everyone safe.
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Farewell Party Hosted for 119th Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon
UTICA, N.Y. -- In a couple months, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon's tenure is coming to an end after deciding not to seek re-election for another term. Buttenschon represented New York's 119th Assembly District for eight years. So, on Thursday night, to honor her service, family and friends threw her a farewell...
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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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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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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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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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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.