Letter to the Editor
By Larry Cohen c 2026
The two most dreaded words to a 7th Grader during my year there was “science fair” This meant that all...
CFLR’s Annual Awareness Breakfast to Take Place Next Week
Join Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. for its Annual Awareness Breakfast on Tuesday, April 14, from 8:30am to 10:00am at Hart’s Hill...
SCHUMER REVEALS: ONE MONTH INTO TRUMP’S IRAN WAR OF CHOICE, NEW YORKERS ARE PAYING...
As Trump’s reckless war of choice in Iran reaches its second month, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer revealed a new congressional report showing New Yorkers have...
“Sun Ignited” Debuts Global Expansion 01.04.26
Washington, D.C. — April 1, 2026
"Sun Ignited," a multi-platform digital media initiative and community development company, officially announces its global promotion expansion. Following a...
Community Foundation Celebrates Historic Year of Grantmaking and Community Generosity
UTICA, NY – The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties concluded another impactful year of community investment in 2025, awarding more than $17.9...
Women’s Vote in Jeopardy
By Lewellyne Blanchard, LWV Utica Rome Leadership Team
I would like to bring your attention to a disturbing piece of legislation that is now under...
Veterans’ Services Launches Purple Heart State Program at the National Purple Heart Hall of...
NEW WINDSOR, NY – The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) hosted a kickoff program today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.,...
The Boilermaker Road Race Announces the Appointment of Two New Board Members
UTICA, N.Y. (February 2nd, 2026) - The Boilermaker Road Race announced today the appointment of two new members to their board who will aid in...
Reparations Commission offered presentations & invites public comments and testimony
By Natalie Williams
The New York State Reparations Commissioners received a wonderful turn out for their event hosted at the Carol L. Crooms BECA Center...
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/