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A Utica man faces a felony charge under a new law regarding domestic violence, Utica police said Saturday.

Two women face a felony assault charge after attacking another woman at a tattoo business, Utica police said Saturday.

Two men were arrested at a North Utica motel Wednesday following a lengthy investigation into the sale of heroin in the city, police said Saturday.

A man faces a felony charge after stealing a large-screen TV at the North Utica Walmart, city police said Saturday.

The Utica City School District could be on the road to financial and educational bankruptcy. Inequities in state aid coupled with issues unique to the district and a slow economic recovery statewide have put low-wealth, high-needs districts such as Utica in a difficult financial situation year after year.

Seasonal businesses such as Nicky Doodles are shaking off the dust and making their way out of hibernation. Operators of the businesses are excited to get the season under way, but hope that good weather will prevail for their early spring openings.

Santa Claus isn’t bringing too much joy for the Leggs Diamond pawn shop on Commercial Drive.
A large inflatable Santa has caused the town’s Codes Department to serve a court summons to the shop, based on rules prohibiting inflatable advertisements.

The Utica Police Department once again is conducting a gun reward program.

Here's the list of streets that will be closed Saturday during the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and the resulting celebrations on Varick Street.

Utica police have surrounded a house on South Street that could possibly lead to the scene of a death investigation.