My fathers battle with housing discrimination in the early 1950’s
by Cassandra Harris-Lockwood
https://uticaphoenix.net/my-fathers-battle-with-housing-discrimination-in-the-early-1950s/
“Y” Kid Returns to His Roots for Global Movement
Rome, NY – The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announces the addition of Rome, New York native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day...
Griffo and Buttenschon advocate for extreme weather legislation
Following a recent report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli that found the increasing frequency of severe weather in the state has taken...
Success Circle Founder, Christine Spiak, Certified
UTICA, NY – November 12, 2025 – Success Circle, a growing membership community for
female entrepreneurs, proudly announces that co-founder Christine Spiak, also the founder...
Sen. Griffo and Assemblyman Angelino statement on shooting
“Following the recent shooting on the SUNY Morrisville campus, we were in touch with SUNY Chancellor King, College President Rogers and state and campus police.
We appreciate...
Making state government more transparent and accountable
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd Senate District
I have always believed that state government must live within the rules, enforce the...
Prostate Cancer: Early Detection Saves Lives
photos and story by Dawn Laguerre
Utica, NY — September 14, 2025 — More than 40 African American men gathered at the Carol L. Crooms...
Frederick Douglass’ 1852 Speech on Enslavement
Frederick Douglass gave speeches in several places in Peterboro NY, but his speech in Rochester NY at Corinthian Hall on July 5 th ,...
Speaker Heastie Begins Annual Statewide Tour in Oneida County with Assemblymember Buttenschon
Speaker Heastie Begins Annual Statewide Tour in Oneida County with
Assemblymember Buttenschon, Announcing $3.4 Million for the Rome
Family YMCA and $216,000 for Tornado Damage in...
