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Utica Comptroller Michael Cerminaro is answering questions about the disclosure of the Bonadio letter addressed to Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri.  Budget Director Peter Fiorello responded as well.

A letter obtained by WIBX addressed to Mayor Robert Palmieri by Bonadio & Company, an accounting firm in Albany, New York, shows that an audit of the city's finances cannot be conducted because reconciliation has not been completed for Utica's financial accounts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning, touching on several issues all levels of government - local, state and national.

In a 6-3 vote, the Utica Common Council has decided to override the two percent property tax cap set in place. Among the tax cap's most outspoken supporters was Councilman Jerome McKinsey. He says he could not continue to put his constituents in harm's way...

A small crowd of about 50 people came to the first of three public budget forums hosted by Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri.

A proposed $64 million budget has been approved by the Utica Board of Estimate and Apportionment by a vote of three to two.

Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri will present his 2013 budget proposal this morning.

Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri will present his 2013 budget proposal to the Board of Estimate and Apportionment tomorrow morning. Tomorrow night, the Mayor will hold the first of three Citizens' Budget Forums. It will take place at 6:30 in the auditorium of the Jewish Community Center on Oneida Street...

Highlights of Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri's appearance on WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning:

In an effort to cut costs the United States Postal Service is cancelling Saturday mail delivery beginning in August 2013.