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Coming up on the Utica Patch calendar: Utica R.I.S.E. Second Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Good morning to you Utica! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what luxury railcars are coming through Utica this fall.
- Meet the Comets' newest forward before he hits the ice.
Also on today's calendar: Walk and talk.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Historic Railcars Joining Adirondack Railroad Fleet (wnbz.com) — Two vintage first-class railcars are being added to the Adirondack Railroad and are expected to run through Utica, Old Forge, Tupper Lake, and other destinations, potentially in time for fall foliage trips. One features a lounge, bar, and vintage barber shop, while the other offers extra coach seating, with ticket details still to come. 
• Chatting with Comets' Forward, Zach Gallant (uticacomets.com) — A new face is headed to the Utica Comets lineup, as forward Zach Gallant joins the team on an AHL contract and looks ahead to playing in Utica this coming season. The 27-year-old Canadian reflects on his path through junior, ECHL, AHL, and college hockey, and shares a bit about his off-ice life and interests.
📸 Around Utica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
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★ Featured events ★
- Utica R.I.S.E. Second Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser →
Stonebridge Golf & Country Club, 2430 Graffenburg Rd, New Hartford
9:00 am
Sunday August 30
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Other local events
- Board of Education Regular Meeting
Utica City SD Utica, NY 13501
6:30 pm - Walk and talk →
Clinton Arena, 36 Kirkland Ave, Clinton
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Monday August 31
📣 Utica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Coffee Club →
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
10:00 am - Wigglers Story Time →
Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St, Clinton
10:30 am - For the Love of Books →
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
11:00 am - Afternoon Movies →
Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St, Clinton
2:00 pm - Board of Education Mtg. - Bradley
New Hartford Central Schools New Hartford, NY 13413
5:00 pm - Special Board of Education Meeting, Comets Library
Clinton Csd Clinton, NY 13323
5:30 pm - Freshman Orientation
Sauquoit Valley Csd Sauquoit, NY 13456
9:00 am - Facilities Committee Meeting
Clinton Csd District Conference Room
4:30 pm - Doodle Weaving →
Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St, Clinton
6:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We all should support our neighbors and their businesses and avoid big business!
Let's build each other up and have good honest work that benefits us all locally! If you run your own businesses/trade locally, drop what you do and… (Nextdoor Parkway East)
- The Golub Corporation - Price Chopper Supermarkets posted a job opening for Bench Store Manager in Utica. Apply here.
- Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales – Part Time in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Hartford
- New Hartford Police make warrant arrest near shopping center (uticaod.com)
- SUNY Canton men's golf announces 2026 schedule (northcountrynow.com)
Marcy
- Joe Budden Wants Drake to 'Bait' Jay-Z With Direct Diss: 'Fire on That Old N***a' (complex.com)
Oriskany
- 19-year-old charged in Oriskany Falls home burglary (cnycentral.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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