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Davis Motel Causes Rift Between Councilman and Department of Social Services

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:04:01 +0000

A recent attempt to reopen the Davis Motel is meeting some opposition in the form of Councilman Jim Zecca.

Common Council Meets To Discuss Utica's Finances, Possible Cuts

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 01:40:31 +0000

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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Resolution To Hire Part-Time Fire and Police Defeated Again

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:12:33 +0000

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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Utica Common Council Votes To Override Two Percent Tax Cap

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 01:50:32 +0000

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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FedEx Rep. Says Proposed Genesee St. Plan Will Not Hurt Deliveries

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 03:00:25 +0000

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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Vescera, Zecca Discuss Utica Transformation, Adirondack Rail Lines

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:48:05 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Two Utica Councilmen are discussing the concept of Mayor Rob Palmieri's downtown revamping and a proposed rail line making its make through Utica.

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Zecca, Vescera Address NYS Board of Elections

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:27:16 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - According to two Utica councilmen, New York State's Board of Elections is discriminating against certain voting groups.

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Mayor Palmieri Signs GroWest Resolution

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:24:50 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri is officially adding his name to those requesting a formal state and federal inquiry into GroWest.

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Utica Council Members Want State To Investigate GroWest

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 09:26:59 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Two Utica Councilmen want the State Attorney General's Office and the State Comptroller's Office to get involved in the GroWest investigation.

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Utica Council To Discuss Municipal Power

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:36:56 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council will meet this evening to talk about municipal power.

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Fifth Plain Talk Meeting Tonight

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:47:36 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Fifth Plain Talk meeting on the Utica City budget will be held tonight from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Domenico's Cafe in Utica.

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More Plain Talk Tonight

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:05:52 +0000

Utica, NY – The fourth “Plain Talk” Meeting is being held in Utica tonight. From 6:00pm to 7:30pm Councilmen Frank Vescera and Jim Zecca are hosting the discussion at the North Utica Community Center. Residents who want to give Council members feedback on budget matters are encouraged to attend. The North Utica Senior Center is [...]

Third "Plain Talk" Meeting For Utica Tonight

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 14:57:17 +0000

Utica, NY - The City of Utica's Third Plain Talk meeting will be this evening from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Lindsey Public Safety Center on James Street.

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Second Plain Talk Meeting Tonight

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:08:42 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The second "Plain Talk" Meeting with several Utica Common Council members is taking place this evening.

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NY Judge Wants To Increase Legal Age Of Responsibility

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:57:39 +0000

Utica New York (WIBX) - If a New York judge has his way the legal age for responsibility will be changed from 16 to 18.

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Utica Council Votes To Borrow $10 Million

Jim Rondenelli — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:52:34 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council has given the go-ahead to borrow additional funds to help the city pay its bills.

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Zecca To Urge Council To Pass Vacant Building Registry And Maintenance Program

Jim Rondenelli — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:35:35 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Following a tour of the former HBSC building in downtown Utica, Councilman Jim Zecca plans to re-introduce legislation at this Wednesday's council meeting enacting a moratorium on demolition of commercial structures.

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DEC: Any Bossert Development Projects Will Have Restrictions

WIBX — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:43:50 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Department of Environmental Conservation officials say they plan to oversee any proposed construction project for the former Bossert Manufacturing site in Utica.

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Common Council Urges Mayor To Create Welfare To Work Program

WIBX — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:48:25 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica's Common Council overwhelmingly voted Wednesday to urge Maryor David Roefaro to work on a Welfare to Work Program, a resolution by Councilman Jim Zecca, that would put welfare recipients to work performing public service in the City of Utica.

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Utica's Zecca Pushes for Cheaper Energy

Branden Block — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:41:48 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Now that Utica's Master Plan is in place, 2nd District Councilman Jim Zecca plans to introduce a resolution that will create a committee to look into the feasibility of forming a low-cost public power utility service for the City of Utica

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