Mamdani Signs New COPA Law to Preserve NYC’s Affordable Housing
New law gives qualified nonprofits a first chance to buy certain at-risk apartment buildings, with city implementation still ahead. NEW YORK — Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act on Nov. 10, 2026, giving qualified community...
Poland Man Faces Attempted Murder Charges in Clayville Attack
Two Utica-area workers were injured; sheriff says coworkers restrained the suspect. CLAYVILLE, N.Y. — A Poland man faces attempted murder charges in a Clayville hatchet attack that injured two workers at the Pratt & Whitney/Homogeneous Metals Inc. plant, according...
NYC Starts $184 Million Rebuild of Chinatown’s 70 Mulberry Street
The eight-story project will give five displaced community organizations a permanent home, with construction expected to finish in 2030. By David LaGuerre | November 9, 2026 New York City officials broke ground Monday on a $184 million reconstruction of 70 Mulberry...
NYC Adds $25 Million for Code Blue and Winter Response Plans
The city plans expanded cold-weather outreach, changes to heat-complaint handling and preparations for snow and ice. By David LaGuerre | November 9, 2026 New York City will put $25 million into an expanded Code Blue cold-weather response as agencies prepare shelters,...
New York Shield Law Guide Explains Health Privacy Protections
New attorney general guidance explains who is covered, how to handle requests for health information and where the law has limits. By David LaGuerre | November 9, 2026 New York Attorney General Letitia James released guidance Monday explaining how the state’s Shield...Advertisement
Utica Store
Wear your hometown.
Discover Union Station designs and more Utica-inspired favorites.
Bring your Utica pride.
Top off your everyday look with a hometown classic.