Courtney Potts
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Utica, NY, United States
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Business Council opposes state climate legislation
ROME — Representatives from two state business groups held a news conference Friday at Revere Copper in Friday to express opposition to two environmental proposals they say could hurt businesses in New York state.The first, proposed as part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive budget, would require that 70 percent of electricity in New York be renewable by the year 2030. The second, proposed by… → Read More
Behavioral health agencies in NY struggle with turnover
Behavioral health agencies across New York are struggling with too many vacancies and too much turnover.In the central portion of the state, agencies face → Read More
DMV, state police offer tips for safe driving, shopping
The state Department of Motor Vehicles and New York State Police are urging drivers to use caution while traveling for the holidays or rushing out to → Read More
Missing time capsule found after building demolition
A piece of Utica's history was saved from the wrecking ball Friday when a demolition crew spotted a missing time capsule that a previous search had failed to unearth. → Read More
State: Local doctor falsified records, time sheets
A psychiatrist from Deerfield recently pleaded guilty to criminal trespass after allegedly falsifying time sheets and medical records submitted to the state Office of Mental Health, the state Inspector General’s Office said. → Read More
1 reported injured in Remsen plan crash
One person reportedly was injured Tuesday when a small plane crashed in Remsen. → Read More
10 days, 3,000 pictures
It might be known as the Emerald Isle, but Ireland certainly isn’t limited to a single color scheme.The stunning views hidden around every blind turn there are so photogenic, in fact, that after a 10-day dream tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland with my husband last month, I found I had added more than 2,900 new photos to my iPhone.From the green, rolling hills of County Kerry to the turquoise… → Read More
Swifty’s offers colossal portions, wide variety
This week’s review is for Swifty’s Restaurant and Pub, 257 Genesee St., in downtown Utica. News Intern Marissa Moore and her mother, MaryAnn → Read More
Longevity sets local news apart
Two hundred years is a long time. But is it a long time for a newspaper? → Read More
#Inauguration an experience students 'will never forget'
A group of local high school students who traveled to Washington, D.C., this week awoke before dawn, walked and waited hours in the rain to watch President Donald Trump take the Oath of Office. → Read More
#Inauguration an experience local students 'will never forget'
A group of local high school students who traveled to Washington, D.C., this week awoke before dawn, walked and waited hours in the rain to watch President Donald Trump take the Oath of Office. → Read More
New eagle joins Utica Zoo exhibit
Fred and Ginger have been the resident bald eagles at the Utica Zoo for many years. But now a third eagle has a chance to cut in. → Read More
Decorating Easter eggs
It wasn't until I was out of college that I first heard of anyone using natural egg dye. And it wasn't until this year – while brainstorming Easter articles for the paper – that I finally decided to try it. → Read More