Mark Ziobro
Mark is the current Managing Editor for The Utica Phoenix, and a Central New York Native.
Movie Review: ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’
Mario and Luigi climb down a sewer drain to fix a devastating plumbing disaster in Brooklyn and end up Princess Peach's ‘Mushroom Kingdom’ and...
Movie Review: ‘Champions’ Succeeds as a Feel-Good Comedy Despite its Critical Lashing
Woody Harrelson’s new sports/comedy “Champions” doesn’t include many plot decisions or thematics you can’t see coming a mile away. But, undeniably, it has a...
Film Review: ‘Tár’
It seems odd to say, but necessary to, that “Tár” is not a film about music. Sure, there are orchestral rehearsals speckled throughout, which...
Local Event: Several Little Falls Merchants and Passionate Creatives Announce a ‘Pop-Up Yarn Shop’...
Little Falls, NY—Paca Gardens, Main Street Mercantile, and the Knitters of Little Falls have been busy, and are pleased to announce their one-day only...
Local: CNY Musician Kevin Alexander Releases New Cover Album
If you’ve ever wondered what musicians do between albums, you might get different answers depending on who you ask. Some take some much needed...
Local News: Francis Conole (D), Brandon Williams (R) Win NY-22 Primary Election
In the NY-22 Congressional Primary Election contest yesterday, Francis Conole won the Democratic primary and Brandon Williams won the Republican Primary.
According to The New...
Our Asian Neighbor Feature: ‘Thoughts from My Teal Chair’
By Punya Wijetunge | Columnist
As I pen this, my heart is hopeful. I dream of a future for the citizens of Sri Lanka with...
Local News: Assemblywoman Buttenschon Secures Funding for the Rome Art and Community Center Artletics...
ROME, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-Utica-Rome) presented a $15,000 ceremonial check to the Rome Art and Community Center to support its Artletics program.
“The...
State News: Attorney General James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of August Primary
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection...
Local News: Water Safari Still Hiring for Summer/Fall
OLD FORGE, NY — Water Safari Resort is still hiring for the remainder of the 2022 summer season at the Enchanted Forest Water Safari,...
