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Good morning Utica! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Verona man re-arrested in Utica after traffic stop uncovers cocaine
  • How Turning Stone's big bet could mean more sports in Utica
  • Utica and New Hartford remember the life of Bruce Kinsey

Also on today's calendar: 1983 Blue Sox Reunion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Variable cloudiness, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• U.S. Marshals task force arrests Verona man on Oneida County bench warrant (cnycentral.com) — Law enforcement officers arrested a Verona man in Utica on a Oneida County bench warrant tied to serious domestic violence and weapons charges from a June incident in Kirkland. Deputies say they found cocaine on him during the traffic stop at North Genesee Street and Auert Avenue, and he is now being held in the county jail pending arraignment.
   

• Oneida Indian Nation credits unity, togetherness during expansion (uticaod.com) — Regional leaders highlighted how investments by the Oneida Indian Nation, including Turning Stone's expansion, are fueling economic growth that benefits communities like Utica through tourism, infrastructure, and public revenue. Mohawk Valley Garden president Rob Esche pointed to creating the Utica Comets and future sports events as proof that Central New York's unified approach is bringing more opportunities to the area.
   

• Bruce Kinsey (wiscassetnewspaper.com) — Utica readers may remember Bruce Kinsey, whose family settled in Utica and who attended New Hartford High School before completing his degree at Utica College. He later built a life and business in Maine, sharing adventurous travels with his family, and passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, leaving loved ones and many fond memories behind.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Firefighters responded to a fire at Brown's Feed Plant in Frankfort.
    4:58PM on Sep 14: Firefighters get Brown's Feed fire under control in Frankfort. (Nextdoor )
  • Need a foster or home for this cat, found on sunset ave, male, super sweet amd friendly.
    Please help !!!! Please do not comment if you do not own him or want him. (Nextdoor West Utica)
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🗞 Nearby News

New Hartford

  • Readers Vote: Mohawk Valley's top Week 2 football performer (uticaod.com)

Whitesboro

  • Mediterranean Festival (wktv.com)
  • Sauquoit Valley wins on field goal as time expires in Little Falls (uticaod.com)

Marcy

  • Suffolk to blaze new trail honoring Theodore Roosevelt's county connection (newsday.com)
  • New York hits pause on prison upgrades amid confusion over new facility (poughkeepsiejournal.com)
  • JAY-Z Reveals He Was Shocked By Power Of His Own Manifestation (allhiphop.com)

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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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