Congressman Anthony Brindisi kicked off his reading program at the Utica Public Library. Brindisi has donated books from the Library of Congress. He will be visiting schools and libraries across New York's 22nd District.
Utica City FC has announced their dates for the first round of the Ron Newman Cup. The team is set to face the Baltimore Blast for the Eastern Division Championship.
The New Hartford Animal Hospital has tested 10 dogs in the area, all of which had heartworm disease. Heartworm disease can be transmitted by mosquitos which may be the reason for the increase. Your dog should be taking a heartworm tablet once every month. Eyewitness News reporter Ben Dennis has more.
Utica and New Hartford are planning a celebration that will start in Utica and make its way from Our Lady Of Lourdes south on Genesee Street. Fireworks will follow starting at 6pm in Proctor Park. Then, on July 5th, New Hartford will hold another fireworks show in Sherill Brook Park.
The lat Councilman Bill Phillips was remembered by other council members. Common Council members took a minute to remember the life of a good friend and coworker.
Eyewitness News is continuing coverage on the Schenevus Central School District and their budget deficit. The Budget Advisory Committee met for the final time to issue recommendations to the Board of Education. Many options are still on the table. A budget workshop is scheduled for 3/26. They are scheduled to adopt a new budget on April 9th.
Attorney General Letitia James announced $62.5 million in credits that will be given to 2.2 million customers in New York state. Those who are subscribed to internet only can also receive either 3 months free of HBO or 6 months of Showtime.
The cities planning board has voted unanimously to approve the final impact statement for the hospital downtown. The document will break down the direct impact the hospital will have on the environment in the surrounding area. The board needs 10 days to issue a finding statement which will outline any additional mitigation needed for the project.
The budget passed with only one opposing vote. Common Council did vote in the 2% tax decrease which was a large point of contention for the council members. Eyewitness News reporter Jenn Seelig spoke with Samantha Colosimo-Testa of the 6th Ward, and Councilman-at-large Jack Lomedico to learn more about why the 2% decrease was highly debated this time around.
