WIBX 950 » city of utica http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 City Engineer Leaving Utica http://wibx950.com/city-engineer-leaving-utica/ http://wibx950.com/city-engineer-leaving-utica/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:23:21 +0000 Gino Geruntino http://wibx950.com/?p=181840 It's official, Deputy City Engineer Goran Smiljic is leaving the City of Utica.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/city-engineer-leaving-utica/feed/ 0 Gino Geruntino, WIBX City of Utica Sells 105 Properties in 2012 http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-sells-105-properties-in-2012/ http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-sells-105-properties-in-2012/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:54:42 +0000 Branden Block http://wibx950.com/?p=134155 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica sold more than 100 parcels of property this year, both city-owned vacant residential and business properties transferred hands, including 26 vacant lots. The City of Utica's Urban Renewal Agenc

]]> http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-sells-105-properties-in-2012/feed/ 0 Image Courtesy City of Utica Overnight Parking Ban in Effect for Utica, New Hartford http://wibx950.com/overnight-parking-ban-in-effect-for-utica-new-hartford/ http://wibx950.com/overnight-parking-ban-in-effect-for-utica-new-hartford/#comments Sun, 30 Dec 2012 11:54:57 +0000 Branden Block http://wibx950.com/?p=133874 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica has declared a snow emergency. There can be no parking on city streets beginning at 10:00 p.m. Any car parked on the street after that time is subject to being ticketed and/or being towed

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]]> http://wibx950.com/overnight-parking-ban-in-effect-for-utica-new-hartford/feed/ 0 Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Val Bialas Ski Center in Utica Set to Open http://wibx950.com/val-bialas-ski-center-in-utica-set-to-open/ http://wibx950.com/val-bialas-ski-center-in-utica-set-to-open/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 04:44:34 +0000 Branden Block http://wibx950.com/?p=133416 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Val Bialas Ski Center in Utica is set to open on December 27th, featuring free sledding and fun in the Terrain Park, with ice skating possibly by New Year's Eve. Val Bialas is located on Memorial Parkway in the City of

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]]> http://wibx950.com/val-bialas-ski-center-in-utica-set-to-open/feed/ 0 Image Courtesy Val Bialas Facebook Page Utica's Uptown Theatre to Stop Showing 35mm Films http://wibx950.com/uticas-uptown-theatre-to-stop-showing-35mm-films/ http://wibx950.com/uticas-uptown-theatre-to-stop-showing-35mm-films/#comments Thu, 27 Dec 2012 02:15:06 +0000 Branden Block http://wibx950.com/?p=133403 Utica, NY (WIBX) - After 85 years of showing 35mm films, the Utica Uptown Theatre will be screening their last large format print this weekend. According the Uptown Theatre's Facebook page, a lack of attendance and community support are to blame.

Beginning January 1st, they're facebook update claims they will only

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]]> http://wibx950.com/uticas-uptown-theatre-to-stop-showing-35mm-films/feed/ 0 Warner Bros. Irish Cultural Center Board Faces Deadline On Stalled Construction Project http://wibx950.com/irish-cultural-ctr-board-face-deadline-on-stalled-construction-project/ http://wibx950.com/irish-cultural-ctr-board-face-deadline-on-stalled-construction-project/#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:04:37 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=108587 Utica, NY (WIBX) - It's been months and Utica Councilman David Testa is still waiting for that "special meeting" with those in charge of the Irish Cultural Community Center, currently baring signs of a stalled construction project. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/irish-cultural-ctr-board-face-deadline-on-stalled-construction-project/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Lawsuit Against City Of Utica & UPD Officials Dismissed http://wibx950.com/lawsuit-against-city-of-utica-upd-officials-dismissed/ http://wibx950.com/lawsuit-against-city-of-utica-upd-officials-dismissed/#comments Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:18:51 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=107785 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica was granted a judgement in its favor in a recent ruling by a U.S. District Court Judge. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/lawsuit-against-city-of-utica-upd-officials-dismissed/feed/ 0 Win McNamee, Getty Images CNY Stands In Unity With Nation To Remember 9/11 Victims http://wibx950.com/cny-stands-in-unity-with-nation-to-remember-911-victims/ http://wibx950.com/cny-stands-in-unity-with-nation-to-remember-911-victims/#comments Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:38:02 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=102658 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Mohawk Valley...standing in unity with the rest of the country to remember the victims on this 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/cny-stands-in-unity-with-nation-to-remember-911-victims/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Palmieri Announces Public Auction Of Foreclosed Properties http://wibx950.com/palmieri-announces-public-auction-of-foreclosed-properties/ http://wibx950.com/palmieri-announces-public-auction-of-foreclosed-properties/#comments Tue, 04 Sep 2012 21:51:19 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=100900 Utica, NY (WIBX) - Looking to buy a house? Well, you're in luck. The City of Utica is rolling out another property auction this Thursday at City Hall.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/palmieri-announces-public-auction-of-foreclosed-properties/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX UPD: Today's Shootings Mark 21st Incident This Month http://wibx950.com/upd-todays-shootings-mark-21st-incident-this-month/ http://wibx950.com/upd-todays-shootings-mark-21st-incident-this-month/#comments Thu, 16 Aug 2012 23:48:23 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=95839 Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica police are investigation back-to-back reports of shots fired in the city.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/upd-todays-shootings-mark-21st-incident-this-month/feed/ 0 Lintao Zhang, Getty Images Rain Hindered, But Didn't Stop Palmieri's "Super Sweep" http://wibx950.com/rain-hindered-but-didnt-stop-palmieris-super-sweep/ http://wibx950.com/rain-hindered-but-didnt-stop-palmieris-super-sweep/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:04:55 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=95357 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The rain didn't stop some local officials from rolling up their sleeves to take part in Utica mayor Rob Palmieri's 20th Quality of Life Sweep.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/rain-hindered-but-didnt-stop-palmieris-super-sweep/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Officials Joining Palmieri On 20th Quality Of Life Sweep http://wibx950.com/officials-joining-palmieri-on-20th-quality-of-life-sweep/ http://wibx950.com/officials-joining-palmieri-on-20th-quality-of-life-sweep/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 19:50:25 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=95035 Utica, NY (WIBX) - One of Utica Mayor, Rob Palmieri's strategies to improve the lives of area residents has taken shape with the formation of the "Quality of Life Sweep" program.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/officials-joining-palmieri-on-20th-quality-of-life-sweep/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Official Warns Of Potential Lawsuit With Stalled Irish Community Center http://wibx950.com/official-warns-of-potential-lawsuit-with-stalled-irish-ctr/ http://wibx950.com/official-warns-of-potential-lawsuit-with-stalled-irish-ctr/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 18:16:51 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=93944 Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica's 2nd Ward Councilman, David Testa, whose district includes the future site of the Irish Cultural Community Center, says the public has a right to know why the project has stalled.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/official-warns-of-potential-lawsuit-with-stalled-irish-ctr/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Chamber Against Varick St. Public Safety Fee http://wibx950.com/mvcc-takes-stand-against-varick-st-public-safety-fee/ http://wibx950.com/mvcc-takes-stand-against-varick-st-public-safety-fee/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:09:21 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=89955 Utica, NY (WIBX) - A few months ago,Varick Street bar owners agreed to pay $20,500.00 each, to maintain the same level of police protection during the popular Saranac Thursday event. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/mvcc-takes-stand-against-varick-st-public-safety-fee/feed/ 0 Getty Images UPD: Shooting Victim Was Culinary Student At MVCC http://wibx950.com/upd-shooting-victim-was-culinary-student-at-mvcc/ http://wibx950.com/upd-shooting-victim-was-culinary-student-at-mvcc/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 21:31:57 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=88647 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The man shot and killed in the City of Utica last night was a Culinary student at Mohawk Valley Community College.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/upd-shooting-victim-was-culinary-student-at-mvcc/feed/ 0 Photo by Scott Olson, Getty Images Inmates Put Finishing Touches On Wankel Park Project http://wibx950.com/inmates-put-finishing-touches-on-wankel-park-project/ http://wibx950.com/inmates-put-finishing-touches-on-wankel-park-project/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 18:45:46 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=87438 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The only Little League baseball field in South Utica is getting a face lift. 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/inmates-put-finishing-touches-on-wankel-park-project/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Inmate Work Program Implemented To Improve Wankel Park http://wibx950.com/inmate-work-program-implemented-to-improve-wankel-park/ http://wibx950.com/inmate-work-program-implemented-to-improve-wankel-park/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 18:39:26 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=84380 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica and the Oneida County Sheriff's Office are partnering to improve Wankel Park in South Utica.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/inmate-work-program-implemented-to-improve-wankel-park/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX City of Utica Announces July 4th Festivities http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-announces-july-4th-festivities/ http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-announces-july-4th-festivities/#comments Sat, 30 Jun 2012 10:23:52 +0000 Branden Block http://wibx950.com/?p=81636 Utica, NY (WIBX) - The City of Utica Independence Day celebration is scheduled to take place at Frederick T. Proctor Park on Wednesday July 4th.  This year’s July 4th Celebration will be held from 3pm to 10pm and will include all day entertainment, children’s events, food, and fun for the entire family

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]]> http://wibx950.com/city-of-utica-announces-july-4th-festivities/feed/ 0 Image Courtesy City of Utica Exploring Demolition vs. Deconstruction Business Model http://wibx950.com/exploring-demolition-vs-deconstruction-business-model/ http://wibx950.com/exploring-demolition-vs-deconstruction-business-model/#comments Wed, 27 Jun 2012 18:14:49 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=80749 Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Municipal Housing Authority, in partnership with The Genesis Group, is undertaking a project to restore housing stock in Utica and Rome.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/exploring-demolition-vs-deconstruction-business-model/feed/ 0 Jeanette Lenoir, WIBX Comedy For A Cure Show To Benefit American Cancer Society http://wibx950.com/comedy-for-a-cure-show-to-benefit-american-cancer-society/ http://wibx950.com/comedy-for-a-cure-show-to-benefit-american-cancer-society/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:21:12 +0000 WIBX http://wibx950.com/?p=79006 Utica, NY (WIBX) - A group of local comedians want to make you laugh while raising money for a good cause ... The American Cancer Society.

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