Utica

Utica is testing a new Drone as First Responder program aimed at getting eyes on emergency scenes faster, improving response times, and helping police and fire make smarter decisions in real time.

Crust Kitchen & Bar is expanding beyond Rome with a brand-new location in downtown Utica. The popular restaurant known for handcrafted sandwiches, scratch-made soups, and fresh salads is now open across from Union Station.

Lucas West finished Top 3 on The Voice, and his momentum is only growing.

An Easter Sunday stop at Stewart’s in Utica turned into a $17,122 payday after a Take 5 ticket matched all five numbers in the midday drawing.

Utica is gearing up for a full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities on March 14, including the Mad Mile Road Race, the parade, and a festive After Party. Road closures and safety tips are in effect.

Utica Police have made a fourth arrest in connection with a violent stabbing earlier this month on Mohawk Street and are continuing to search for two additional suspects.

Several streets in Utica, New York Mills, and Yorkville will be closed on March 7 for the Heart Run & Walk. Drivers should expect detours and delays.

Central New Yorkers have been supporting St Jude Children's Research Hospital since the very beginning. In the early 1960s, Danny Thomas came to Utica to ask for help with his mission to build a shrine to St Jude.

The Boilermaker Road Race is gearing up for its 49th running on July 12, 2026. Priority registration opens January 19 and open registration starting January 26, runners are encouraged to sign up early before race caps are reached.

Kernan Elementary K‑2 students are collecting Valentines from all 50 states. You can help make it happen by sending a card and teaching lessons in kindness and geography.

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.