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Utica Mayor Palmieri: I Don't Know Where Else We Could Cut

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:54:11 +0000

Utica's mayor thinks the city is headed in the right direction and has made the 'hard decisions.'

Utica Fire Chief Chewing The Fat, Or What's Left Of It, On WIBX

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:01:36 +0000

Utica's Fire Chief has fond memories of what it was like to be an active fireman, responding to calls, saving lives and buildings.

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Colosimo-Testa: Astonished Over Budget Tactics

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:32:07 +0000

The feedback from residents on Utica's recently passed budget has been pretty good, according to councilwoman Samantha Colosimo Testa.

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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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School Board Member Lou Lapolla Calls Utica School District Budget Situation Catastrophic

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:08:50 +0000

One Utica school board member calls the district's financial landscape and budget 'catastrophic'.

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Bonadio Firm Responds To Query About Utica's Audit

Kristine Bellino — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:01:01 +0000

The Bonadio Firm is responding by officially not responding, not yet, at least.

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Utica Councilman Joe Marino: "I Think We're Kicking The Can Down The Road."

Jeff Monaski — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:35:17 +0000

Utica Councilman Joe Marino believes the city will find itself in the same situation financially next year, because he says, "I think we're kicking the can down the road.''

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Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi Weighs In On Utica's Budget, New York's New Gun Laws, Pistol Permit Opt-Out

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:31 +0000

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

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Frank Meola Commends Utica Mayor On 2013-2014 Budget Proposal

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:29:39 +0000

Gathering more reaction to Utica's 2013-2014 budget proposal, councilman Frank Meola had some high praise for Mayor Robert Palmieri. Meola joined First News with Keeler in the Morning Wednesday to talk about the spending plan:

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Mayor Rob Palmieri Discusses His 2013-2014 Budget Proposal

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 12:34:48 +0000

Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri's latest budget proposal includes a 3.75% tax increase, or about $3.50 more per month for the average homeowner.

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Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri Holds First Of Three Public Budget Forums

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 03:07:57 +0000

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

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Utica Board Of Estimate And Apportionment Approves Proposed Budget

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:23:33 +0000

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

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Utica Councilman Frank Vescera Talks About Utica's Financial Situation A Day Before The 2013 Budget Is Scheduled To Be Released

Jeff Monaski — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:20:44 +0000

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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Utica Mayor Palmieri Discusses What To Expect In His Upcoming Budget

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:34:38 +0000

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

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DiNapoli: Utica Facing Continued Fiscal Challenges

Jim Rondenelli — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:24:21 +0000

The state's top fiscal watchdog was in Utica to release a financial profile of the city.

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UPD Chief Mark Williams Talks Budget Cuts On First Look [AUDIO]

Kristine Bellino — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:35:27 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Utica Police Chief Mark Williams talked with us about drastic cuts in the Utica City Budget.

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Utica Common Council Delivers Budget With 9.9% Tax Hike

Branden Block — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:23:15 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council moves to adopt a budget for next year that will offer Utica taxpayers fewer cops and the loss of other key city personnel. This budget will also raise taxes by about 10%

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Utica Common Council Trims Budget

Branden Block — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:01:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council is gearing up for Tuesday night's big meeting, last night the body adopted several budget reductions that they believe will save taxpayers roughly $200,000

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Utica Common Council: Deeper Cuts to Police & Fire

Branden Block — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:53:27 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Utica Common Council has been examining Mayor Palmieri's city budget over the last few weeks, now the council is suggesting deeper cuts to police and fire departments.

Mayor Palmieri originally called for the reduction of 38 city employees, 11 from police and 6 from the fire department

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Utica Common Council Continues Budget Probe

Branden Block — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:31:48 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Members of the Utica Common Council had another opportunity to question Utica City Department leaders about the upcoming budget, Tuesday night they heard from members of Civil Service and Engineering. Councilman-At-Large and Finance Committee Chair Ed Bucciero says the group is still working through the needs of some of the city’s smaller departments to [...]