There are finally signs of work being done on the former Rite Aid in North Utica. In October, we learned that Aldi was planning on moving into the Herkimer Road location. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mpYtHk

Mayor Kathy Sheehan outlines an advocacy campaign for Capital City Funding during a City Hall news conference Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in Albany, NY. Mayor Kathy Sheehan outlines an advocacy campaign for Capital City Funding during a City Hall news conference Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 in Albany, NY. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mpDoMY

In 1983, Patrick and Lori O'Connor were high school sweethearts on the verge of tying the knot in Holy Matrimony. With the big day looming on the calendar, the twosome decided that the time was right to seek out a new ride to start their life together. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mnTvdR

A truck passes a sign for “I Love New York” and other state attractions 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 iI Love NYi […]

With St. Patrick's Day coming up, are you looking for the top corned beef and cabbage in Utica, Rome, Syracuse, and the rest of Central New York? Here's the top rated places. Swifty's in Utica will be able to hook you up with a couple different options on this Irish favorite. Read more at http://ift.tt/2lrR0TK

A Utica man, who Oneida County deputies said is a level two sex offender, has been charged with sexually abusing a seven-year-old child in Utica. Jerry Lee Miller, 36, of Utica is charged with first-degree criminal sexual act, a felony. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mqw6FL

The New York State Police Community Narcotics Enforcement Team has arrested a Utica following an investigation into the sale of heroin in the city. Read more at http://ift.tt/2mpzHDI

U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney has reversed her decision against holding an in-person town hall meeting after mounting protests this week from constituents who want a public meeting. Tenney, R-New Hartford, has not yet decided when and where to hold the meeting in the 22nd Congressional District , her spokeswoman said today. Read more at http://ift.tt/2lD7hb4

Since opening in 1999, Roma Sausage and Deli's tomato pie has become a staple food for Central New Yorkers. In his article he talks about how he knew what tomato pie was before coming to Utica, because it was also known in his home state of Pennsylvania. Read more at http://ift.tt/2l7YA5a

A couple from Utica who were dealing with some hard times, can now rest a little easier thanks to one company's generosity and kindness. A few years ago, things were going pretty good for Diana Carlson and her husband. Read more at http://ift.tt/2lzT4dk