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Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks was in the WIBX studio this week following his unsuccessful appearance in court where he was denied the opportunity to re-argue his case against Mayor Rob Palmieri and the City of Utica.

Past parade Grand Marshal Russ Brooks was joined by this year's Utica St. Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal Judy Weeks for the "Painting of the Green Line"

A State Supreme Court judge has denied Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks’ motion to reconsider his lawsuit against the City of Utica.

A State Supreme Court Judge has dismissed Fire Chief Russell Brooks' lawsuit against the City of Utica.

Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has appointed John Kelly to serve as Temporary Chief of the Utica Fire Department.

There have been many questions, comments and inquiries about the City’s decision to place Fire Chief Russell Brooks on paid medical leave.

The City of Utica has issued a statement on the decision to place Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks on non-disciplinary, paid administrative leave.

Utica 4th Ward Councilman Joe Marino had harsh words for Mayor Rob Palmieri on Friday night after the news broke that Fire Chief Russell Brooks had been forced to temporarily step down from his official duties.

Utica Fire Chief Russell Brooks has been placed on "nondisciplinary leave.”

About twenty people attended a public hearing today at the Oneida County Office Building on a local law to allow for the sale of sparklers in the county