Reaching 100 years of age is a rare and remarkable milestone. And this week, Utica resident Esther Jusza joined that special circle, celebrating her centennial birthday with family, friends, and even a visit from the mayor!

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The inaugural Utica Walkathon at the Park is more than just a walk, according to Pilar Lombana, program director of the event and founder of Acanea. It is also a place for the public to connect and make healthy living a shared goal, and for area youth to develop strong leadership skills, she explained.

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More than thirty students gathered at the Utica Children’s Museum last Friday for something a little out of the ordinary—a hands-on music workshop led by a Philadelphia-based duo known for fusing hip-hop and classical sound.

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Senator Chuck Schumer recently visited Utica to warn about massive cuts to Medicaid under the new "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," signed by President Trump.

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After community pushback and town concerns, a New Hartford developer is scrapping plans for storage units, a bar, and a smoke shop on Kellogg Road, and is now looking for input for a more suitable project.

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Saint Peter’s Church in Rome now bears a historical marker from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, an honor that speaks to nearly two centuries of community and worship.

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This week, the Rome Common Council has a full agenda, and it could shape some big community projects.

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The Utica Zoo had a perfect way to celebrate International Cat Day this year, by giving names to its four Canada lynx kits. And the public had the final say.

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Today, we’re spotlighting a small but powerful act of support for the people who run toward emergencies when everyone else is running away.

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This Sunday, in Clinton, a remarkable milestone will be celebrated. Kenneth Thayer—a decorated World War Two veteran—is turning 100.

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