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Spotted on the Utica calendar: Jay Medal Soirée

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Cheers Utica! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What inspectors found during a surprise drug crackdown at a Utica deli
  • How you can help decide Utica's $4.5 million neighborhood makeover
  • Utica man faces multiple felonies after two neighborhood shooting incidents

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 73, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Utica deli inspection ends with seizure of 30 packets of K2 (uticaod.com) — Inspectors seized suspected K2 and other unknown substances from Dalaly Deli on Eagle Street in Utica during a county compliance check targeting dangerous products. Officials say the operation is part of tougher local laws and ongoing crackdowns on synthetic cannabinoids and kratom at neighborhood businesses, with more inspections and possible closures still ahead.
   

• Utica seeks project proposals for $4.5M NY Forward grant plan (uticaod.com) — Utica residents can help shape how a $4.5 million NY Forward grant is spent in the Uptown area, with a key planning meeting set for Sept. 14 at the Utica Children's Museum. The Local Planning Committee is actively seeking project proposals that boost the neighborhood's economy and walkability, with applications due by Oct. 9 online or at City Hall.
   

• Utica man arrested in pair of shots-fired incidents (cnyhomepage.com) — A 41-year-old Utica man has been arrested after police say he fired shots during two separate confrontations on Eagle Street and St. Vincent Street, narrowly missing two victims and damaging a nearby home. Utica police and county deputies located and arrested him on Eagle Street, and he now faces multiple felony counts of attempted assault and weapons possession.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday September 4
  • Pre-K 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
    Oriskany Csd Oriskany, NY 13424
    11:30 am
  • Friday Focus Tour
    Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art Hamilton College Wellin Museum Archive Hall, Map #89, Wellin Museum Object Stu
    12:15 pm
    • Monday September 7
  • Labor Day - No School
    Sauquoit Valley Csd Sauquoit, NY 13456
  • Labor Day, School Closed
    Clinton Csd Clinton, NY 13323
    • Tuesday September 8
  • Afternoon Movies →
    Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St, Clinton
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Howdy Tram pals !
    New & Returning ! Join us for a lovely week of gather, sustenance, and community ! Wednesday Sept 2nd 10am till 10pm Vinyl Nite begins at 5pm (… (Nextdoor West Utica)
  • Wheres a good spot to get your nails done?
    Normally i go to a lady in Rome, but id rather find a local place. (Nextdoor Albany St)
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Cook - SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica. Apply here.
  • Mohawk Valley Health System posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Full Time - Variable in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Mohawk Valley remembers 9/11 with host of events (uticaod.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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