America and New York State – For Hemp!

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By Natalie M. Williams There has been much talk in New York State regarding Marihuana and Hemp Legalization. “Mary Jane”; also known as ‘the sister...

Go Red For Women Kick-Off THURSDAY, September 21

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Meet the newest members of the Go Red Survivor Class WHAT:           Kick-off the 2018 Go Red For Women movement and introduce the 3rd annual Go Red...

Soap dodger: meet the doctor who says we have been showering wrong

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When James Hamblin tells people he has not used soap in the shower for five years, they tend not to hold back in expressing their disgust. “It’s one of the few remaining things for which we feel fine telling someone that they’re gross,” he says. “It’s amazing to me, honestly.”Yet despite people’s “clearly moralising judgments”,…

Carolyn Hax: Should kids tell Dad about his father’s first marriage?

(Nick Galifianakis/for The Washington Post)Dear Carolyn: In doing family research, my brother's wife came across documents indicating that my dad's dad was still married to another woman when he married my grandmother in December 1927. The divorce on the first marriage was not finalized until October 1928. My dad, his younger brother and older sister…

STDs on the Rise

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By Phoenix Staff Today’s world is a highly sexualized culture. The music, the imagery the messaging and social media and sexting all drive adolescents to...

Super Nova: Kevin Byrd and the BrownByrd Foundation

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Written By: Theresa Mancuso  September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The Utica Phoenix features our own outstanding Utica Native, Kevin Byrd whose ambition, brains, and...

The Kelberman Center Now Accepting   New Therapy Clients of All Ages 

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The Kelberman Center Clinic, designed to support individuals and their families who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder or a related developmental disability,...

March Johnson Park Food Pantry Schedule

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Utica, NY. Below is our upcoming JPC Food Pantry Schedule for March 2021 Opening Days/Hours, Rain, Snow, or Shine (Exception No Food Truck Delivered...
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5 Ways to Foster Unity and Inclusivity in Our Diverse Small Town Community

5 Ways to Foster Unity and Inclusivity in Our Diverse Small Town Community Embracing Diversity: Celebrating Our Unique Identities Recognizing the richness of our community's diversity...