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

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.''

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

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:

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.

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

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

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:

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

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