Standing near the tracks on Schuyler Street in Utica, is the railroad “watch tower” for what was once the “Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad.” Have you driven past the tower before? Maybe you've wondered why it was there Maybe you already know. Read more at http://ift.tt/2djVg5D

A new report from the Alliance for Quality education shows school districts in the Mohawk Valley have been shortchanged by the state's Foundation Aid Formula by almost $50 million. Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is calling for the state to fix the situation, which puts schools in his district in the top third that are owed the […]

There is still time to nominate candidates for the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, which honors professional truck drivers who put themselves in harm's way to help others. Goodyear said it is accepting nominations for its 34th Highway Hero Award through Nov. 29, 2016. Read more at http://ift.tt/2cGKBij

Deputies with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office are upgrading charges against a Utica man they first arrested back in February. Benjamin Philbrook was arrested on child endangerment charges after an encounter involving a female child under the age of 17. Authorities are not releasing the details of the situation, only to say that Philbrook engaged […]

Zoo officials have unveiled a multimillion-dollar master plan aimed at transforming the 102-year-old institution into a premier regional destination. Plans for the 80-acre property in central New York include an Asian temple that overlooks the city, and African, Adirondack and rain forest-themed habitats housing everything from giraffes to black bears to gorillas. Read more at […]

My friend and fellow photographer Ben met me recently at the Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute in Utica to see the Steve McCurry exhibition there and to talk shop. It was well worth the trip. Read more at http://ift.tt/2duDxM5

UTICA, N.Y. Bagg's Square East Historic District in downtown Utica has been recommended to be added to both the state and national Register of Historic Places. On Wednesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced 22 properties that have been recommended by the New York State Board for Historic Preservation. Read more at http://ift.tt/2dwXzoE

You can feel it in the air – Fall is officially here in Central New York. Here are some activities to keep you busy throughout the season. Read more at http://ift.tt/2d8dMxY

Mayor Palmieri has announced the dates for the bulk green waste pick-up season. From September 27th until November 1st, residents in the city of Utica will be able to discard their green waste on the curb, rather than in containers. Read more at http://ift.tt/2cCPrNR

An elderly man was seriously injured Tuesday evening after being struck by a car while riding his bike in North Utica. It happened just after 7:30 tonight on Leland Ave. in North Uutica right near Burger King. Read more at http://ift.tt/2d7TlEr