Republican nominee for Utica Mayor Mike Galime and Republican candidate Bob Cardillo each appeared on WIBX's First News with Keeler in the Morning on Tuesday talking semantics regarding the upcoming June Primary.

Last week, Cardillo issued a release with a signed affidavit promising to be a full-time mayor if elected in November. He said he would not work outside the mayor's job and challenged his primary opponent, Galime, to do the same. Cardillo is a business consultant and Galime is Utica Common Council President and holds a full-time job outside government.

Get our free mobile app

Galime called the affidavit a publicity stunt and promised he would be a full-time mayor if elected, but said he would not be signing Cardillo's affidavit. Galime also pointed out a discrepancy in the date on the affidavit which changed during two public presentations in the media. "If they can't get something like that right, how will they be able to run government," Galime asked. Cardillo said he inadvertently signed using the wrong date.

Galime said he would be a full-time mayor but would maintain part time hours to stay connected with his career outside government. He noted that being younger with a wife and small child, he needed to maintain a career to fall back on once he had completed his work in public service.

Another issue discussed was what each candidate would do if they don't win the Republican Primary. Galime said if he loses he will definitely support the Republican in the race. Cardillo said, at this time he's unable to make that commitment because he's unsure if he might be on the Conservative line or another 3rd party line. "I might have a commitment to the Conservative Party," Cardillo said.

On Monday, Utica Republican Chairman Michael Gentile said Cardillo's refusal to commit to the winner of the primary was key to determining his vote for the Republican endorsement. Gentile said it's essential that the losing candidate support the winner of the primary, and not stay in on a 3rd party line. He said otherwise, that would split the Republican vote and like result in a Democrat becoming Utica's next mayor.

Watch both interviews, Galime at 7:40 am on Tuesday and Cardillo at 8:15 am.

World's Largest Dish of Pasta, and a Wedding - Utica, NY, Feb 14, 2004

The Guinness Book of World Records affirmed in 2004, that the World's Largest Dish of Pasta was made in Utica, NY with the Keeler Show. Now with WIBX, Keeler worked with Tony's Pizzeria and other to create a dish of pasta weighing over 7,000 lbs. and the event included an actual wedding. The dish of pasta weighed 7,355 lbs. (3,336 kg) and lasted in the Guinness Book for several years. The dish was assembled and the wedding was held at Sangertown Square in New Hartford, when Keeler was hosting a 6 night a week television show, The Keeler Show, on FOX 33 TV in Utica and FOX 68 in Syracuse.

AquaVino Restaurant and Bar Opens in New Hartford. Check Out These Amazing Dishes

One of Utica's most popular restaurants has just moved into the former Outback Steakhouse in New Hartford. The new restaurant has an awesome menu featuring great food and drink. Check out these dishes we enjoyed during the soft opening.

Utica's NEXUS Center Preparing for Grand Opening

With hockey tournaments on the schedule in just a matter of hours, workers scramble to prep Utica's new NEXUS Center for its opening on November 9th.

More From WIBX 950