Letter to the Editor: Join Indivisible Mohawk Valley
by Sarah Reeske
Clinton, New York
While many of your neighbors were thrilled at the rise of Donald Trump into the White House in November 2016, many were equally as pissed off. While they may feel...
Knights Templar honors Boilermaker
by Sir Knight Tom Loughlin, Jr.
all photos by Sir Knight Tom Loughlin, Jr.
The Knights Templar, Utica Commandary #3, is an ancient knightly order with one-thousand-year old traditions. This year, they have given runners in...
Paul Parker Utica Trust relaunch unites regional artists at Sylvan Beach
On Saturday May 27 The Paul Parker Utica Trust, a collection of 20 oil paintings and over 120 sketches of pre Urban renewal Utica, will be returned to public access and rental at the...
Second chance Passover, Matzah making class highlight Jewish faith and culture in local community
By Tom Loughlin Jr
Photo: Jewish Community Center Director Victor Pearlman demonstrates Matzah making for students. Photo by Tom Loughlin Jr
Those who weren’t able or prepared to participate in the regular observance of Passover (Pesach...
Legal Myths and Reality: May 2023 edition
by Judge Joan Shkane
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are the most successful.
MYTH: If you help someone in distress and they do not recover, you will be...
The Heat Beat: The music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond: Five facts about music...
by Jess Szabo; Arts Writer
Mental Health Month returns for May 2023. This year, we honor the month and the music with five facts about music and mood, memory, therapy, and other aspects of mental...
Letter to the Editor: We need good school board candidates
by Carolyn McAleese
Utica, NY
As a concerned member of the Utica community, I feel compelled to express my concerns about the candidacy of Sue Arcuri for the Utica School Board. While it is true that...
These Good and Crazy People: Utica University’s “Pioneer Players” present Stephen Sondheim’s “Company”
by Ron Klopfanstein
Last Tuesday, I finished teaching my English 102 class and headed to Strebel Auditorium to watch while Utica University Theatre Department’s “Pioneer Players” practiced the opening scene of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning...
Column: Let’s wish Cambodians a very happy New Year – a Happy Year of...
By Punya Wijetiunge
Cover photo by Punya Wijetiunge
Thoughts from my teal chair ..
It was a bright and sunny Monday morning here in Utica. My tasks were many, but top of the list was going...
Letter to the Editor: Reflections on Brandon Williams’ town hall
by Kevin Hoehn, Rome, NY
I attended the recent town hall in Rome hosted by Rep. Brandon Williams on April 11th. The audience was given the opportunity to ask questions via note cards which were...