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Utica Zoo finances improving, officials say
in 2011, the zoo's budget was somewhere between $765,000 and $785,000. Now, it's roughly $2 million.
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Maintenance projects could be key to Utica Zoo's accreditation
UTICA - The Utica Zoo is looking for a little reaffirmation of its vision - and also some benefits for its members.After…
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Area sports roundup for Saturday, April 7
BOYS LACROSSENew Hartford 16, Whitney Point 4Whitney Point 4 0 0 0 - 4New Hartford 1 4 7 4 - 16Whitney Point (1-0, 1-2…
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Crunch edge Comets on late goal
With a potential playoff matchup looming, the Utica Comets and the Syracuse Crunch went toe-to-toe Saturday night.It was…
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Utica College hosts Relay for Life
UTICA - Over 40 teams - made up of hundreds of Utica College students, faculty and staff - camped out overnight in the g…
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Tragic hockey bus crash in Canada has local ties
NIPAWIN, Saskatchewan - A semi-trailer hit a bus carrying a youth hockey team in western Canada, killing 15 people and i…
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Wine, chocolate a tasty mix at Utica Aud event
UTICA - Friendship was a big theme Saturday at the Wine & Chocolate Festival.Denny Wodrui attended the festival for the …
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REVIEW: Players' 'Godspell' a joyful, energetic hit
On Friday night, Players of Utica opened their production of "Godspell."Stop everything, drop everything and go see this…
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5 arrested for trespassing after trying to take Verona bull statue
VERONA - Five men were arrested Saturday following a dispute over the iconic bull at the former Stampede Steakhouse at 5…
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American Revolution Museum winning battle for tourists
PHILADELPHIA - The Museum of the American Revolution is a year old this month and officials say it has landed a decisive…
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New York State Library marks 200 years with forums, exhibits
ALBANY - The New York State Library, the third oldest in the nation, turns 200 this year, and a series of events is sche…
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Herb Philipson's new owner plans to keep legacy alive
For Guy Viti, it is all about keeping the Herb Philipson's legacy alive.And that means keeping the name, too."Right now …
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Police blotters for Friday, April 6
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This Week in History: Club to open for those fighting in WWII
1868, 150 years agoNo speechesRoscoe Conkling, the eloquent orator and U.S. senator from Utica, is uncharacteristically …
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Last call to purchase compost bins, rain barrels
In an effort to increase backyard composting, reduce waste, conserve water usage and improve municipal stormwater runoff…
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