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...
On Juneteenth… It’s the Economy Stupid!
On Juneteenth… It’s the Economy Stupid!
When I brought the first Juneteenth festival to Utica almost 30 years ago in 1996, many people of all...
TARIFFS UP, TOURISM DOWN – AND UPSTATE NY IS PAYING THE PRICE
Trump Is Threatening AGAIN To Raise Tariffs On Canada Up To 35% Next Week, And New Data Shows It Is Upstate New Yorkers’ Wallets...
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...
The NAACP, Rich in History and Why You Should Join. It’s More Than You...
By David Laguerre
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is one of the oldest and most influential civil rights organizations in...
Reasons Why Other Countries See’s the Upcoming 2024 Presidential Election As World Changing!
The Impact of Trump's Presidency on Global Democracy and the Rule of Law
Donald J. Trump's tenure as President of the United States has been...
Celebrating Diversity: Embracing Multiculturalism in Our Neighborhoods
By David LaGuerre
Diversity is an essential aspect of society that should be celebrated and embraced. It encompasses differences in race, ethnicity, culture, religion, language,...
False Conspiracy Theories About Haitian Immigrants Cause Alarm in Ohio
False Conspiracy Theories About Haitian Immigrants Cause Alarm in Ohio
In a disturbing turn of events, Ohio has become the epicenter of a dangerous misinformation...
Time to make Daylight Saving Time permanent in New York
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District
On Sunday, Nov. 2, we turned our clocks back one hour as Daylight Saving Time ended.
Doing so...
Justice for Robert Brooks Sr. Family Demands Accountability for Fatal Prison Beating
By Dawn LaGuerre
On December 9, 2024, Robert L. Brooks Sr., a 43-year-old inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility in upstate New York, was fatally beaten...