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EDITORIAL: Choices are important for local voters
While the trend for elections in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York over the past several years has seen more and more incumbents running unopposed for local office, so far we are fortunate to … more
LETTER: Sponsor needed to bring LaFayette Trail to Mohawk Valley
In 1824, in anticipation of America’s 50th birthday, while the “Era of Good Feelings” was coming to an inglorious end due to political strife, something had to be done. more
LETTER: Despite the price, eggs are still a good buy, and here’s why...
Eggs seem to be a hot subject at this time, selling for anywhere from $5 to $10 per dozen. more
LETTER: Proposed changes at Utica University require more dialogue
There does not appear to be an official Utica University space for local Utica-Rome citizen comment on the recent proposed major program cuts — yet, the university and Mohawk Valley are clearly linked. more
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GUEST COLUMN: Black History Month is good time to reflect on the importance of equity
Black History Month is a time for all Americans to reflect and increase their understanding about the experience of Black people in this country. more
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LETTER: Scant Social Security death benefit needs an upgrade
It is amazing that our U.S. senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand recently announced that they secured $7,869,000 and $717,000 for Utica University. During a visit, Sen. Schumer promised … more
LETTER: Naloxone availability hurts more than it helps
The Oneida County Opioid Task Force has a program providing free naloxone (better known by the brand name Narcan) to the public. Naloxone is a drug that reverses opioid overdoses. According to an … more
LETTER: DAR Flag Essay contest is worthwhile endeavor for students
This past week 74 area fifth and sixth grade teachers of local school districts have received information regarding the Flag Essay contest from the National Organization of the Daughters of the … more
Utica University President Laura Casamento, along with Board of Trustees President Bob Brvenik, recently made recommendations to eliminate 15 majors and revise eight other majors and one program.
GUEST COLUMN: Forget the rumors, liberal arts are here to stay at Utica University
Popular rumor has it that Utica University is abandoning the liberal arts. This narrative has been circulating on social media since the announcement of my recommendations to the University’s Board … more
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Officials with the city of Utica and Mohawk Valley Health System have partnered together to determine the best way forward to redevelop the St. Elizabeth Medical Center campus at 2209 Genesee St.
EDITORIAL: Kudos on partnership for reuse plan at St. Elizabeth Medical Center
It is welcome news that the city of Utica and the Mohawk Valley Health System have formed a strategic partnership to develop a master reuse plan for the St. Elizabeth Medical Center. more
On its website, OpenAI notes that ChatGPT “can occasionally produce incorrect answers” and that its responses will sometimes be misleading as a result of how it learns.
Learning to lie: Artificial Intelligence tools adept at creating disinformation
Artificial intelligence is writing fiction, making images inspired by Van Gogh and fighting wildfires. more
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LETTER: Social Security solvency needs to take precedence
I don’t think there are very many members of Congress old enough to receive monthly payments from the Social Security Administration who need that money to help pay their bills. One national news … more
LETTER: Shortages, past and present, show need for politicians to work together for good of the country
What contributed to the baby formula shortage? No blame was attributed to a specific agency by the Food and Drug Administration. more
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LETTER: Planning Board’s public hearing shows disconnect in Utica
The public hearing by the Utica city Planning Board to decide on Stewart’s Shop’s proposal to put a gas station/convenience store on Genesee Street in south Utica demonstrated a need for a change in leadership. more
GUEST COLUMN: Utica University’s decision to cut programs an affront to its new name
"The decision to eliminate numerous fundamental programs comes just shy of a year mark of the “University” rebranding. But the school is much less a “University” today than it was when I attended from 2014-2017...," writes Benjamin Mehic. more
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LETTER: What are our state and federal lawmakers thinking?
I think our government has lost its mind. As indebted as our country is, our state lawmakers voted themselves a $32,000 raise to a total of $142,000. more
GUEST COLUMN: SUNY Polytechnic Institute poised to become premier public polytechnic
As we embark on a new semester, I want to share my excitement about the future of SUNY Polytechnic Institute. more
LETTER: Saga of the wine non-delivery
My sons ordered me three bottles of wine this month. I am legal age to drink, 86. I was home the first day UPS tried to deliver, but I didn’t hear the doorbell. more
William K. “Bill” Guglielmo
EDITORIAL: Bill Guglielmo, the face of Rome’s business community for decades, will be missed
Much has changed over the past 50 years. Smartphones have replaced land lines. A world of information is available with a few taps on the keyboard. more
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