Leaders from Utica's faith based community joined Mayor Robert Palmieri and Police Chief Mark Williams to announce a 'Peace Through Partnership' initiave to combat violence in Utica.

Palmieri and Chief Williams will join more than 25 pastors from area churches to hold three marches in the City over the next month to encourage cooperation between the community and law enforcement.

The first march will be held tomorrow at 5:30 at the corner of James and Seymour Streets, and everyone is encouraged to join in.

You can watch Tuesday's press conference in the video below:

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