Fifty years ago this month, Edward A. Hanna became Utica's irreverent, outlandish Mayor, sending shockwaves through the city and grabbing the attention of national media like no modern-day local figure had ever done.
During his 15-seasons with the New York Rangers Henrik Lundqvist was among the National Hockey League's most dominating goalies. But, is he the best to have defended the crease among the Metropolitan teams?
Cooperstown native Rob King is living the dream in Pittsburgh. Every once in a while, if you're lucky, your life is enriched when meeting someone who is comfortable. Comfortable in who they are, and how they are going about their daily life. Work, family, whatever and whoever comprises their daily schedules, these special people have found the nirvana so many others chase, and miss.
The above video is a 1985 'Pro Utica' television campaign that attempted in its now outdated efforts to project Utica as a great place to live and invest. That's just one of the memories, mostly positive, that are featured on a nostalgic Facebook page set up to archive Utica's past...
by Bill Keeler
Let's take a look at what was happening in Utica this weekend and how everybody fared.
The Utica Comets played to a sellout crowd on Friday night. Illusionist Leon Etienne and Romy Low received word on Friday that their show at the Stanley Theatre on Saturday night had sold-out...
The First News with Keeler in the Morning Toy Drive on WIBX is just a few weeks away and one part of the drive is an on-air auction with unique 'Utica Flavor' items that will generate cash to buy toys for local children in need.
Sam and Chendra Phou of the Lotus Garden, who recently visited the WIBX studio to demonstrate how to make sushi, made the first donation: a "Learn How to Make Sushi P
A simple Google search of 'Bass Pro Shop Grand Opening' comes up with keyword results like 'Capacity Crowds' and 'Long Lines' wherever it opens. The North Utica Bass Pro Shop has scheduled a grand opening for Wednesday, October 9th at 6 p...