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Utica councilman Frank Vescera believes the Utica Police Facebook page was taken down prematurely, with no discussion about how to make it better before simply deactivating the page.

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The decisions made during the bidding process for Urban Renewal Agency properties is causing a rift between the two Common Council members who sit on the Board.

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After spending nearly three hours talking about Utica's finances, the Common Council says it's getting closer to balancing the budget.

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If the city of Utica adopted a federal or state policy of employee furloughs, it could save money and possibly offer a tax reduction to residents.

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Several councilmen left last night's Common Council meeting in a sour mood after a resolution to consider hiring part time firemen and policemen was shot down.

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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 h

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Utica Councilman Frank Vescera talking about Utica's financial situation just one day before Mayor Robert Palmieri is scheduled to release his 2013-2014 budget proposal. He joined WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning on Monday:

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Whether or not downtown Genesee Street becomes a two lane road, there is one group of people who may not be too concerned about a change.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - Mayor Robert Palmieri's proposed downtown Utica plan is facing stiff opposition from two of the City's most outspoken councilmen.

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Utica, NY (WIBX) - The former Cosmopolitan Center building in Utica has been sold to Tony and Frank Cristiano, who plan to open a new Pizzeria and Sports Bar at the site.

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