Noah Coughlan, on his fifth and final Run Across America, passes through Central NY today, covering Utica and nearby towns as he nears a historic milestone.
After more than 20 years at Utica’s Union Station, Trackside Restaurant will close in December 2025. The owner cites personal loss and lease issues, while county officials say the lease expired in 2022.
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.
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%.
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.
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.