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OD on a Witch Hunt?
UTICA, NY - The OD has been giving front page stories lately to this so-called investigation by the Oneida County District Attorney regarding finances of the Independence Party and a donation made by Republican candidate for Congress, Richard Hanna. The power of the media is strong. They have the ability to shape public opinion to fit their [...]
Pavelock misrepresents her qualifications
Utica, NY – In a story first reported by the Watertown Daily Times, Maria Pavelock, endorsed Democratic candidate for Joe Griffo’s state senate seat, has misrepresented her ties to a Utica based medical office. In statements given to the Watertown paper on April 28, Pavelock claimed to be a co-owner of Digestive Disease Medicine, LLP. The [...]
Was Asbestos Illegally Removed from The New Census HQ?
Utica, NY - An area man who previously worked at The Doyle Hardware Building, new home to the Utica branch of The U.S. Census Bureau, claims Asbestos was removed from the building improperly, possibly endangering workers and the new tenants. These bombshell allegations are being made by a man who says he witnessed firsthand the illegal removal [...]
Council Meets about Investigation
Mayor Roefaro's secret investigation that has attracted so much attention lately may not be so secret after all. During the common council caucus on Monday (4/26) Bill Morehouse, common council president, opted to go to executive session so sensitive details about the investigation would not be leaked. Without the Mayor in [...]
Not So Secret Investigation Reeks
There are lot of things in Utica that, to a casual observer, may seem strange. Boy Brown, Crazy Richard (RIP), The Lady with the Doll and Rainbow Young are usual suspects. Now enter politics into the equation and it gets downright weird. Just like Chicago, another machine politics town, Utica has a unique balance of power that shifts from [...]
Gregory Johnson Announces Run for 116th
On Thursday April 15, 2010 the politically quiet 116th New York State Assembly district just got interesting with the announcement of a Republican challenge to the firmly entrenched Democrat incumbent, RoAnn Destito, who has held the office for 20 years. Gregory Johnson, a first year Councilman in Marcy, made his announcement in the midst of a [...]
Raised Beds Elevate Community
The word Trailblazer and Utica are rarely mentioned in the same sentence. But when it comes to civic (city sponsored) community gardens Utica can proudly claim Trailblazer status. Utica is the first city of its size in Central New York to donate land and resources toward the building and maintenance of community [...]
What is Going on Uptown
Uptown Utica. Two words, when put in the proper order, can inspire thoughts of heady conversation, good food, good music, strong coffee and gourmet beer on tap. Those are all good things; but until now, those thoughts were reserved for the well informed minority of Uticans who regularly hang there. As spring and summer quickly advance [...]
Birth of a Nation: Educational?
By David Dancy, GCN At 7:00p.m. on April 17th Rome's Capitol Theatre will be host to a viewing of D.W Griffith's controversial 1915 film: Birth of a Nation. For those of you in the dark, Birth of a Nation, filmed in 1915, is the first epic Blockbuster in American History. Noted by film scholars for it's technical breakthroughs in [...]
Hennessy announces for State Senate
Utica, NY - County Legislator Michael J. Hennessy, D-Sherrill, officially announced his candidacy for New York State Senate in the 47th district. Hennessy kicked off his campaign at the Holiday Inn in Utica, surrounded by family and friends holding signs and rallying in support. Hennessy will be seeking the Democratic nod to challenge Senator [...]
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