The above video is a 1985 'Pro Utica' television campaign that attempted in its now outdated efforts to project Utica as a great place to live and invest.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...
The Utica Comets AHL hockey team announced a "Fan Fest" celebration for Wednesday, October 23rd on the grounds around the newly renovated Utica Memorial Auditorium as part of their opening night festivities.
The night will begin with the mayor of Utica, Robert Palmieri, officially declaring Oct...
Utica illusionist Leon Etienne sent out a personal message on Sunday to the people of the Mohawk Valley in advance of his live performance on NBC's America's Got Talent on Tuesday evening.
"I'm asking for you to show us some love," Etienne said in his video blog and he explained that the public, and not the judges, will determine which acts move on to the next round of America's Got Tale
Utica, NY (WIBX) - Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri has ordered all municipal flags in the city to be flown at half-staff out of respect and sympathy for the victims and families of Newtown, Connecticut. The Mayor went on to say that during this season of peace we can pray that those suffering will be consoled knowing that others mourn with them...