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Good morning Utica! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $5 ticket helps Utica's volunteer firefighters stay ready
  • Why a Verona man was arrested during a Utica traffic stop
  • How a 9/11 hero moved Utica firefighters to tears

Also on today's calendar: Film Screening - "2051: The Return Project" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny; low humidity, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 74, low: 63.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Utica Volunteer Fire Department raffling off smart TV to raise funds (darkhorsepressnow.com) — Residents in Utica can support their volunteer fire department by buying $5 raffle tickets for a 32-inch smart TV, with sales running through December 10. Proceeds will fund firefighter training, safety gear, and community education, helping the department stay ready for emergencies in the Utica community.
   

2. Man arrested on warrant in Utica (newportdispatch.com) — Law enforcement arrested a Verona man in Utica on Sept. 14 on a bench warrant tied to a June domestic incident and an earlier Utica Police arrest, then allegedly found cocaine during the stop on North Genesee Street. He now faces a new felony drug charge and is being held in Oneida County Jail pending arraignment.
   

3. Retired NYC firefighter Tim Duffy speaks during 9/11 vigil in Utica (timestelegram.com) — A 9/11 candlelight vigil in Utica brought retired FDNY firefighter Tim Duffy back to the city to share emotional reflections on service, sacrifice, and his work pairing veterans with service dogs. Local firefighters, including CNY Stair Climb founder Jeff Burkhart, joined residents in Liberty Bell Park to honor those lost and recommit to never forgetting the attacks' legacy.
   

4. Prospects Practice Ahead of Showcase Finale (nhl.com) — A Devils goaltending prospect is gearing up for his second North American season after an up-and-down debut year in Utica, where he posted a 13-14-3 record. He and Utica's coach say better team play and comfort with rink size, schedule, and language should set him up for stronger results this season.
   

5. Bruce Kinsey (wiscassetnewspaper.com) — This obituary remembers Bruce Kinsey, whose family settled in Utica and who later graduated from Utica College before building a life and business in Maine. Loved ones recall his passion for travel, boating, and family adventures, and invite friends to a public celebration of life in October at the Railway Village.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for recommendations for a dentist.
    My current is going to pay for service and no longer submitting to insurance. I have Delta Dental PPO. Thanks. (Nextdoor North Utica)
  • Found a black and white cat, super friendly on Sunset avenue near Chestnut.
    If anyone is missing a black and white Male cat in this vicinity let me know. Or does anybody want him??.. or foster him. I feel bad I cant take him… (Nextdoor West Utica)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica. Apply here.
  • Centers Health Care posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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