Mark Ziobro
Mark is the current Managing Editor for The Utica Phoenix, and a Central New York Native.
Haudenosaunee Iroquois: We Don’t Want an Apology; We Want Justice
By Doug George-Kanentiio
Native American children sitting outside the steps of the Mohawk Institute. (Photo submitted by Doug George Kanentiio).
There is a reason why the...
Culture: Meet the Gypsy Vanner Horse
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
On St. Patrick’s Day, most people decorate with images of leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold. But for the...
The Heat Beat: Exploring Latin Jazz as We Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month this April
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. Although the month is dedicated to honoring and learning more about all forms of Jazz, each year has its own...
Feature: Exploring Various Scams and What to Do if You’re a Victim of One
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
Avoiding scams is important, but there are times when it is too late. Everyone has moments where we let...
Mohawk Valley Almanac – April, 2022
By Roger Chambers | Columnist
Holidays and Observances in April
April 2--Ramadan begins at sundown; Pascua Florida Day
April 10--Palm Sunday
April 15--Good Friday
April 17--Easter
April 18--Patriots Day (Maine...
Voices of Polonia – Marie Leszcznska, France’s Polish Queen
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist
This is the correct spelling of the surname in modern Polish; various other spellings are also used in English and...
Book Review: ‘Orwell’s Roses’ – Examining the Unusual Biography of the Famed Author
By Roger Chambers | Columnist
This is an unusual biography of George Orwell. Born as Eric Arthur Blair in 1903 in India where his father...
Movies: ‘The Batman’ Dark and Episodic; Pattinson and Kravitz Shine
By Mark Ziobro | Managing Editor
With the sheer legendary status that Christopher Nolan garnered from his “Dark Knight” trilogy, it’s often hard to think...
Legal Myths vs. Reality – a Continuing Column
By Judge Joan Shkane
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are always the most successful.
Please note: Senator Sam...
Environment: Ecological Disasters, Part 3—Lead Poisoning
By Sage Lively | Hamilton College Intern
Ecological disasters continue to escalate all across the world. Previously, we’ve talked about the human negligence or plain...