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🌱 Patch AM: What Ferraro Foods’ Utica shutdown means for 62 local workers
Spotted on the Utica calendar: Utica R.I.S.E. Second Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Greetings Utica! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Ferraro Foods' Utica shutdown means for 62 local workers
- Could this Devils prospect be skating in Utica next season?
- How Utica police linked three robberies to one 18-year-old.
Also on today's calendar: Walk and talk.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Amy T.!
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 58.
- Saturday: Delightful with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Freight Distress Report: More than 7,000 jobs cut in new wave of closures (freightwaves.com) — Utica is losing 62 jobs as Ferraro Foods of New York North shuts down its local foodservice distribution operation for economic reasons, with layoffs effective by August 18. The closure is part of a broader national wave of freight, logistics, and manufacturing cutbacks affecting more than 7,000 workers, reshaping shipping networks and job prospects across many states. 
2. Devils prospect's status still up in the air after August 15 deadline (pucksandpitchforks.com subscription) — Utica hockey fans may soon see Devils prospect Samu Salminen in a Comets sweater, as he remains under New Jersey's control and could slot into the team's bottom nine if signed. The 23-year-old NCAA champion center is weighing options between a pro deal, another college season, or possibly playing in Europe while his rights stay with the Devils.
3. Utica Police arrest man for three armed robberies in three days (cnyhomepage.com) — Utica Police say they've arrested an 18-year-old Utica resident in connection with three armed robberies committed over three days on Mohawk and Broad Streets. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly used a handgun to threaten a deli worker, a delivery driver, and a smoke shop, before being identified through surveillance footage and charged with multiple counts of first-degree robbery.
4. 33 Years Ago Sara Anne Wood Disappeared, Search Continues Today (bigfrog104.com) — Utica is closely tied to the legacy of 12-year-old Sara Anne Wood, whose 1993 disappearance near Frankfort still drives searches and awareness efforts today. A small group of cyclists once rode from Utica to Washington, D.C., sparking the Ride for Missing Children, which now draws thousands and supports the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
5. Utica man charged after traffic stop in Broome County turns up two illegal handguns (cnycentral.com) — A Utica man is facing several felony weapon charges after state police say a traffic stop in the Town of Chenango uncovered two illegal handguns, including a defaced firearm and a so‑called ghost gun. Troopers report the driver, who allegedly had no valid license, was turned over to Broome County authorities for arraignment on multiple counts.
📸 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
🗓 Events Nearby
- Story Hour! →
New Hartford Public Library, 2 Library Ln, New Hartford
10:30 am - Storytime on the Green →
Kirkland Town Library, 55 1/2 College St, Clinton
10:30 am - Planning/Zoning Board Joint Meeting
Town of New Hartford New Hartford, NY 13413
5:30 pm - Sports Physicals
Oriskany Csd Jr./Sr. High School - Tech Time with Jim →
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
10:30 am - Fall Sports Begin
Oriskany Csd Oriskany, NY 13424 - Modified, JV & Varsity Practices/Tryouts Begin
Clinton Csd Clinton, NY 13323 - Technology for Beginners →
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
2:00 pm - Cardio Drumming Exercise Program For Adults →
Dunham Public Library, 76 Main St, Whitesboro
5:15 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mohawk Valley Health Systems posted a job opening for Patient Registration Clerk - Full Time - Days in Utica. Apply here.
- Oneida Center posted a job opening for Housekeeping in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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