Families Invited To Meet Santa Weekly In Central New York
Free Santa Mondays bring photos, cocoa, and holiday magic to Utica’s Bagg’s Square. A festive family event connecting the community all December.
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Trash Troubles: What’s Happening With Curbside Pickup in Utica
Utica residents may experience trash collection delays as the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority and CWSI work to stabilize curbside service.
Lee Brice Acoustic Show at The Stanley Theater
Experience Lee Brice up close and personal in a special acoustic performance at the Stanley Theatre in Utica on January 30, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 AM.
Fastest-Rising Home Prices Are in Central New York
Home values in Upstate New York metros are expected to rise at some of the fastest rates in the nation. Utica leads with a 4.1% increase, followed by Syracuse at 3.9%.
When And Where To Get Free Winter Coats In Utica
Free winter coat giveaways return to Utica as the Rescue Mission helps families, kids, and adults stay warm with no registration required.
World-Class Santa’s Circus Takes Over Utica New York
Santa's Circus, a Christmas-themed circus with world-class acrobatics and illusions, is coming to the Stanley Theatre in Utica on December 18th.
Central New York Comes Together For One Mom’s Cancer Fight
Utica’s Jennifer Ellis Styling Studio is hosting a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser to support local mom Hillary Pruitt as she bravely battles stage 4 breast cancer.
Police Arrest Five Local Men Following Altercation in Oneida Sqr
Police in Utica arrested five local men after an altercation in the Oneida Square area of the city on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Teens Damage Another Central New York Golf Course
Golf course vandalism strikes again in Central New York.
Utica New York's Iconic Pelletieri Joe's Owners Set To Retire
Utica’s Pellettieri Joe’s, a century-old Italian restaurant known for massive meatballs and family tradition, will close as owners Tony and Sue retire.
The Next Olympic Luge Star Could Get Their Start Here In CNY
White Castle USA Luge Slider Search comes to Utica Sept. 20-21, giving kids ages 10-13 a chance to train like Olympians. Could the next medalist start here?
Step Up For A Cleaner Utica With New Plogging Event
Join Utica’s first-ever Plogging Event on September 13! Walk, run, and pick up litter while enjoying music, local vendors, and a free pint at Saranac Brewery.