Hi there, Utica! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Also on today's calendar: Ilion Little Theatre Brooks' Chicken BBQ! and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
From our Partner
Today's Utica Patch AM is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. After investing billions to light up their network from big cities to small towns, T-Mobile is America's Best Mobile Network in the US according to Ookla Speedtest®. Based on analysis by Ookla® of Speedtest Intelligence® data 1H 2026. We thank T-Mobile for their support in helping to keep communities like ours connected and for making today's Utica Patch AM possible.
Find a T-Mobile store near Utica.
• Asbestos Control & Boiler Safety (ny.gov) — If you live in or around Utica and deal with boilers or asbestos, state safety officials have shared updated contact details and an upcoming October 30 webinar. The Utica District Office on Genesee Street serves Oneida County and much of the region, with a local inspector and phone number residents and businesses can use for boiler safety questions or inspections.
• Taylor, Zawolo Run Rampant in Utica's 38-14 Triumph Over RPI, Blaise Faggiano Secures 100th Win as Head Coach (empire8.com) — Utica University's football team moved to 2-0 with a dominant 38-14 road win over RPI, highlighted by huge receiving days from Tyshawn Taylor and Gabriel Zawolo and Blaise Faggiano's 100th career victory. Local fans now get a chance to celebrate at home when the Pioneers host Hobart next Saturday at ABM Field in Utica's Gaetano Stadium.
• Mohawk Valley's 9/11 stories. A look at victims, survivors, responders (timestelegram.com) — Utica will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 today with a 10 a.m. remembrance and wreath-laying at the 9/11 Memorial on Utica Memorial Parkway, honoring local victims and firefighters who responded to Ground Zero. The story shares personal histories of Utica-area residents lost in the towers, as well as regional ceremonies in Sherrill, Clinton, and Chittenango.
Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
Want to see your event featured? Click here!
Other local events
Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Hartford
Whitesboro
Marcy
Ok Utica! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!
We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Utica Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.