Letter to The Editor
Written By: Chris Sunderlin
Utica, NY
Crosswalks for Museums, Not for Children
Walk around any Rust Belt city and you can tell exactly who is valued by...
5 Smart Ways to Prepare for Buying a House in 2026
ROME, NY – MARCH 2, 2026: With shifting market conditions and competitive inventory, buying a home in 2026 requires more preparation than ever. AmeriCU Credit...
STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE MANNION (NY-22) ON MILITARY ACTION AGAINST IRAN
SYRACUSE, NY – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the U.S. military action against Iran:
“Donald Trump's war of choice is...
STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE MANNION (NY-22) ON SUCCESSFUL EFFORT TO STOP NEW VA RULE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the successful effort to stop a new Department of Veterans Affairs rule that would have immediately reduced benefits for thousands...
Fighting to lower utility bills
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
New Yorkers are currently weathering some of the highest energy rates in the nation....
Griffo calls on governor to return surplus NYSERDA funding
As part of his continued efforts to provide relief to New Yorkers struggling with soaring utility bills, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo is...
Putting the brakes on electric school bus mandate
At a recent transportation budget hearing in Albany, Janno Lieber, CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York City, had a warning...
We Don’t Have Too Many Nonprofits. We Have Too Many Gatekeepers.
By Chris Sunderlin
“We already have too many nonprofits.”
It sounds pragmatic. Responsible. Strategic.
It’s none of those things.
What we have too many of are people who...
Griffo to New York State Thruway Authority: Fix problems with cashless tolling system
At Tuesday’s transportation budget hearing in Albany, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo, a member of the Senate’s Transportation Committee, continued his advocacy for...
NAACP Black History Month Celebration
Join the Utica/Oneida County Branch NAACP to celebrate Black History Month with its annual program hosted by the History Center. 2026 marks 100 years...