Michelle LaGuerre
NY PLATES Grants Send $125,000 to Utica Food Pantry
A $125,000 NY PLATES grant will help Johnson Park Center build a new food pantry warehouse and food-box preparation building in Utica.
Utica Honors Black Heroes of Underground Railroad at Abolition History Day
Community leaders, historians and musicians gathered Oct. 21 at Hope Chapel for Utica Abolition History Day.
Amur Leopard Cub Gets a Strong Start at Potawatomi Zoo
Potawatomi Zoo announced an Amur leopard cub on Oct. 23 after weeks of care. Here is what the birth means for conservation.
Pedestrian Airlifted After Route 28 Crash in Woodgate Saturday
A pedestrian was airlifted after Saturday's Route 28 crash in Woodgate. State Police are investigating; no cause was confirmed.
New York Commuter Rail Crime Drops 20.1% Through August
Major felonies on the LIRR, Metro-North and Staten Island Railway fell 20.1 percent through August, state officials say. Here is what the figures include and what travelers should know.
Utica Volunteers Plant 31 Trees on Blandina Street
Utica volunteers planted 31 trees on Blandina Street, bringing a six-year neighborhood project to 184 trees citywide.
Utica Kindergarten Information Sessions Begin Dec. 2 for Families
Utica families can explore kindergarten registration at 10 school sessions beginning Dec. 2. See eligibility, dates and survey details.
2026 Midterm Polls Favor Democrats—but Voters Still Decide
National polling favors Democrats, but House forecasts and Senate ratings are not results. Here is what the evidence shows—and how Oneida County voters can make a plan.
Good News Foundation Honors Local Service at 2026 Awards Dinner
The Good News Foundation's 2026 awards honor local donors and volunteers whose work supports families, ministries and community outreach in Utica.
Utica Walkers Turn Pink Into Practical Cancer Support
Hundreds joined Utica's Oct. 25 Making Strides walk at MVCC to support cancer research, rides to care and patient lodging.