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Jim Zecca Running For Utica City Comptroller

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:02:34 +0000

Utica Councilman-at-large Jim Zecca is throwing his hat into the ring for Comptroller.

Zecca: The County And County Executive Lied About Housing Sex Offenders

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:23:39 +0000

Utica Councilman At-Large Jim Zecca is accusing Oneida County and its County Executive of being less than honest. In fact, he says Anthony Picente has lied regarding some of the circumstances about the housing of sex offenders.

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Another Meeting Planned To Discuss The Issue Of How And Where To House Sex Offenders

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:42:18 +0000

Utica Councilman At-Large Jim Zecca is still looking for answers about how and where sex offenders can and should be housed in Oneida County.

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Davis Motel Property Owner: I'm Not Going To Take Vouchers, Sex Offenders

Jeff Monaski — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:47:34 +0000

With a picket planned this weekend outside of North Utica hotels to protest the housing of sex offenders, the owner of currently closed motel property is speaking out to separate himself from the controversy.

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Picket Planned Outside Of North Utica Motels That Accommodate Sex Offenders

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:15:37 +0000

There is growing concern among some North Utica residents about the type of occupants that are staying at motels in that part of the city.

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Two Utica Councilmen Propose Furloughing City Employees

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:54:20 +0000

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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Utica Councilmen Start Petition Against Proposed Downtown Utica Plan

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 01:24:08 +0000

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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Local Officials Hosting Meeting On MVPC Future Tonight

WIBX — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 20:35:33 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The future of Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center is still unclear but, a meeting planned for this evening, promises to bring more information to the forefront about its controversial closing plans.

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Madison County Turning One Man's Junk Into Treasure

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:03:05 +0000

Lincoln, NY (WIBX) - A new store expected to open in July is taking one man's junk and turning it into another man's treasure, literally.

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Urban Renewal's Demolition Project Ruffles Feathers

WIBX — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:28:26 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A demolition project started over the weekend has some local officials up in arms.

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Local Lawmakers Continue To Fight Against MVPC Closure

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:27:54 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The fight to keep the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center open continues to heat up.

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Zecca Proposing Part Time Police Unit

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:22:02 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Councilman James Zecca plans to urge the Common Council, Mayor Rob Palmieri and Utica Police Chief Mark Williams to consider forming a special part-time per diem Police Unit.

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Utica Proposes Putting End To Eyesores

WIBX AM 950 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:05:11 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Spurred on by fires and building collapses, the Utica Common Council is re-examining efforts to make property owners responsible for structures, even vacant buildings, that are damaged or fall into disrepair.

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Common Council Proposes Cutting Its Members

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:09:24 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A Utica Councilman might be talking himself out of a job...and that's a good thing, he says.

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Officials Holding "Plain Talk Sessions" On Utica's Budget Woes

WIBX — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:57:03 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - In light of the City of Utica's fiscal year budget for 2012-13--predicting steep tax increases and job losses ahead--some local officials are holding a series of what they call, "Plain Talk Sessions" with the public.

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Utica Councilman To Propose Redistricting Committee

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:40:03 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Councilman Jim Zecca is proposing legislation to form a committee to redraw the boundaries of Utica's council districts.

Zecca is proposing a nine member Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee, that will fairly divide the city and keep populations equal in each area

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Madison County Solid Waste Dept. Releases Green Energy Video

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:30:33 +0000

Wampsville, NY (WIBX) - The Madison County Department of Solid Waste has released a promotional video in an attempt to encourage companies to relocate to the area.

According to the group's director, James Zecca, the video will be used as promotion for the Madison County Industrial Development Agency, to drum up interest for the proposed Agricultural Renewable Energy Park

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Candidates Proposal Seeks To Put Welfare Recipients To Work

WIBX — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 18:48:21 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - A proposal to put welfare recipients to work performing public service, was introduced by two candidates running for office in Oneida County.

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