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Greetings Utica! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led to the teen shooting that locked down Utica schools?
  • What changes will Utica University's new president prioritize first?
  • Ready to declutter? See what Utica's free Oct. 17 event accepts

Also on today's calendar: Monk Rowe's Roots of Rock 'n Roll Concert and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Michelle R.!

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Monday: Windy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 61, low: 36.
  • Tuesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Teen shot in Utica (newportdispatch.com) — A 17-year-old boy was shot in both legs near Roskoff Place and Court Street in Utica, prompting a rapid response from Utica Police and Fire and lockdowns at Kernan Elementary and Donovan Middle School. The teen was taken to Wynn Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and investigators recovered multiple shell casings as the Major Crimes Unit asks residents for tips.
   

2. Utica University introduces Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt as new university president (cnyhomepage.com) — Utica residents are welcoming Dr. Stephanie Nesbitt as the 11th president of Utica University, a longtime campus leader now steering the school's 80th anniversary and new three-year "Beyond 80" strategic plan. She aims to boost enrollment in high-demand programs like health and education while improving campus climate, drawing on her deep ties to both the university and the wider Mohawk Valley community.
   

3. Free Utica Electronics Recycling Event Set for Oct. 17 (uticaphoenix.net) — Utica residents can clear out old electronics, sensitive documents, unused medications, and unwanted cellphones for free at a major recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oneida-Herkimer Recycling Center on Sewage Plant Road. The event offers electronics recycling, document shredding, prescription take-back, and cellphone donations, with a three-box limit for shredding and no sharps accepted.
   

4. Strength Training After 60: Powerful Safe Steps at Home (uticaphoenix.net) — Older adults in Utica are encouraged to start simple strength exercises at home and then look for beginner classes through local community centers, senior programs, health systems, and recreation departments in Utica and Oneida County. The guide walks you through safe, chair-based moves, how to progress gradually, and when to seek medical or physical therapy advice before changing your routine.
   

5. GIVE campaign awards $36 million to law enforcement agencies across New York (cnycentral.com) — Utica's police department is among agencies statewide receiving a share of $36 million in New York's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) funding through June 2027. State officials credit the program with sizable shooting reductions, and Utica is highlighted among departments reporting no firearm-related deaths through August, as Governor Hochul continues large public safety investments.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Very cute young kitty- slept under my garage last night.
    Has been coming to my house and lets me get close but not too close. Would like to get him/her a home…. Anyone have a trap I could borrow? I can't… (Nextdoor South Utica)
  • Cabela's posted a job opening for Greeter - Part Time in Utica. Apply here.
  • Curtiss-Wright posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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