varick street

Officials at the city of Utica say public safety concerns are one of the reasons they decided to reject a proposal to close a section of Varick Street to vehicular traffic.

A Utica restaurant is proposing a bigger "outdoor dining" solution for Varick Street restaurants, and the city has agreed to hear them out.

The Stief, one of Varick Street's most iconic bars, has been challenged since New York State began its PAUSE, in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. Now, The Stief is thinking outside the cup to give you a taste of the Varick Street nightlife at home.