UTICA, N.Y. The Utica teen who is accused of making a terroristic threat toward Utica police was in Utica City Court Tuesday for a felony hearing. Utica police officers took the stand and testified that they saw the threat on Osman's Facebook page and arrested him at his job at Price Chopper in North Utica. […]

It sounds like a match made in Central New York – sitting down with a nice board game and drinking some coffee to fend off the bitter cold of winter. So it's about time someone created a business around that scenario! The Wanna Play Cafe has been open for a few weeks in North Utica. […]

Vehicles pass an “I Love New York” sign on the New York State Thruway, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016, in Utica, N.Y. Officials with the Federal Highway Administration and the New York Department of Transportation will meet in December to discuss the removal of more than 500 “I Love NY” signs from the state's roadways. FHA […]

Producers Kevin McCollum , Doug Morris and Motown Founder, Berry Gordy today announced the full route for the upcoming leg of the touring production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL . The tour will open at the Smith Center in Las Vegas following a tech/preview period in Utica, NY. Read more at http://ift.tt/2gDxHIc

UTICA, N.Y. A new community banner program is set to begin this week to help positively promote the local community, Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri announced Monday. The Streetscape Beautification Program is a partnership with CGI Communications and Community Showcase Banners which calls for the hanging of banners throughout main street areas. Read more at http://ift.tt/2g34e6G

If you've ever ordered anything online, you know about the risk of having a package damaged or even stolen while it sits on your porch until you get home. That's about to become a thing of the past.remember those fancy lockers we all use at Water Safari? Now, instead of having to make sure someone […]

You've likely seen the signs when you're driving along the state Thruway, but some of the 'I Love New York' signs are being made out of state. A few dozen of the 'I Love New York' road signs, promoting state made products were printed by the Little Rock based company 'Signways' State Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi, […]

Nearly 3,000 people are without power tonight in New Hartford and surrounding areas including South Utica and parts of New York Mills. According to National Grid, the outage was reported around 5 p.m. and numerous traffic lights are off because of it. Read more at http://ift.tt/2gzGcDS

Mohamed Gabril, a refugee who became an American citizen, works at a Somali-owned grocery in Utica, N.Y. He's convinced the U.S. Constitution will protect him from any backlash under Donald Trump. Brian Mann/NCPR Local leaders say immigrants from war-torn countries, including thousands of Muslim immigrants, have helped stabilize the population and economy. Read more at […]

Every company out there seems to have Cyber Monday deals, from Zales, where a diamond heart pendant that normally goes for $119.00 will be on sale on Monday for $24.99, to Ebay, where you can find a Cyber Monday deal on an Egyptian Comfort 1800 Count 4 Piece Deep Pocket Bed Sheet Set, which normally […]