These local rallies showing support for officers follow events held in communities across the country denouncing the unequal treatment of minorities by police, along with calls to defund the police.
Long-time Utica Fire Chief Russ Brooks will be honored this evening at a public rally. Organizers say the purpose of this rally is to show support for the displaced Brooks and thank him for his 42 years of service to the department and his participating in the recovery efforts on 9/11.
In light of the ongoing events in the Gaza Strip, a group of Utica Activists gathered on Genesee Street to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who have been affected by the current Israeli military actions.
Dozens of local and regional residents gathered outside the Baseball Hall of Fame on Thursday awaiting President Obama's visit so they could tell him to reject hydro-fracking.
A rally in front of the State office building on Genesee Street brought parents, teachers and community members together to raise awareness and support of the critical situation Utica City Schools are in when it comes to funding.
A new measure sponsored by Assembly Anthony Brindisi would potentially dispense with the Gap Elimination Adjustment that results in a loss of over $17.1 million in local school aid.