The Locked Doors of Equity — And Why We’re Ready to Build New Ones
By Christopher Atkins, Community Organizer and Concerned Utica Resident
I was born in Washington Courts. Raised in the Hill. I've walked the long roads many...
Letter to the Editor: Dawn LaGuerre
Protect Public Education: Reject Linda McMahon’s Nomination
Dear Editor,
The nomination of Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education poses a serious threat to public education, particularly...
Letter to the Editor: PRIMARY VOTE IS YOUR VOICE
PRIMARY VOTE IS YOUR VOICE
Sixty years ago, my history teacher gave my class this advice: “Be knowledgeable about world, national, state and local issues....
USAID Shutdown: Musk and Trump Move to Close World’s Largest Aid Donor
By: David LaGuerre-
When I first read about Elon Musk’s plans to dismantle USAID, I felt a mix of disbelief and concern—could a billionaire tech...
Utica Schools’ Forbes Honor Raises Questions About Spence
Utica City School District’s Forbes Honor Raises Questions About Credit, Transparency and Dr. Christopher Spence Utica
The Utica City School District’s Forbes recognition, improved test...
Letter to the Editor: Carole Gehrig, Whitesboro, NY 13492
Felon #47 emphasizes his lies by saying "never have seen anything like this before." Are you one of the people who hears and believes...
Griffo: Restore Critical Funding for NY’s Rape Crisis Centers
Griffo, Senate Republican Members Call on Governor to Restore Critical Funding for NY’s Rape Crisis Centers, Domestic Violence Centers and Child Advocacy Centers
​New York State Sen....
Boilermaker Road Race Announces First Priority Registration Period
UTICA, N.Y. (July 28th, 2025)-The Boilermaker Road Race will open up a special priority registration
period for eligible runners starting Monday, August 4th at 10:00...
Griffo and Buttenschon: Legislation would help Central New York and Mohawk Valley communities
During Severe Weather Awareness Week, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon are pushing for legislation they have introduced that would assist...
Letters to the Editor: Compare politicians’ actions with their words
Carole Gehrig
Whitesboro, NY
Being a potential user of broadband in the Forestport area I was excited to hear our county executive announce the expansion of...