Broadway Utica

The Heat Beat: The Music of Phoenix Radio and beyond: Top five songs to...

by Jess Szabo', Arts Writer Warm weather is finally here in Utica, and warm weather means summer activities. Day trips and longer road trips are often one of those activities, as locals head to nearby...

Legal Myths and Reality: June 2023 edition

by Judge Joan Shkane This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are the most successful.  MYTH:  Judges in New York State police themselves and are not accountable to anyone.  REALITY:   Judicial...

Letter to the Editor: Join Indivisible Mohawk Valley

by Sarah Reeske Clinton, New York While many of your neighbors were thrilled at the rise of Donald Trump into the White House in November 2016, many were equally as pissed off. While they may feel...

Item sought by Knights Templar found and returned

by Sir Knight Thomas E Loughlin Jr Cover photo: The extensive damage to the document's container photo by Sir Knight Thomas E Loughlin Jr Utica NY: The lost item sought by the Knights Templar has been located.  Minutes...

Knights Templar honors Boilermaker

by Sir Knight Tom Loughlin, Jr. all photos by Sir Knight Tom Loughlin, Jr. The Knights Templar, Utica Commandary #3, is an ancient knightly order with one-thousand-year old traditions. This year, they have given runners in...

Second chance Passover, Matzah making class highlight Jewish faith and culture in local community

By Tom Loughlin Jr Photo: Jewish Community Center Director Victor Pearlman demonstrates Matzah making for students. Photo by Tom Loughlin Jr Those who weren’t able or prepared to participate in the regular observance of Passover (Pesach...

Seeking the public’s help: Emergency: Historic document in metal container lost: One-thousand-dollar reward...

by Sir Knight Tom Loughlin Jr The Knights Templar is seeking the community's help in locating a lost object with great sentimental value.  Utica Commandery’s 200th anniversary weekend event was a great success but in transporting...

Legal Myths and Reality: May 2023 edition

by Judge Joan Shkane This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are the most successful.  MYTH: If you help someone in distress and they do not recover, you will be...

The Heat Beat: The music of Phoenix Radio and Beyond: Five facts about music...

by Jess Szabo; Arts Writer Mental Health Month returns for May 2023. This year, we honor the month and the music with five facts about music and mood, memory, therapy, and other aspects of mental...

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 for the Utica School Board. While it is true that...