Steve Howe
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Utica, NY, United States
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Downtown Utica is in the midst of a mural renaissance
The sunburst mural at Liberty Bell Park served as the literal and figurative backdrop for Utica’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative campaign. → Read More
NY-22 race concludes one week later: Conole concedes, Williams heads to Washington
After the race for New York’s 22nd Congressional District was called by several media outlets, Democrat Francis Conole conceded the race Wednesday. → Read More
Associated Press calls 22nd Congressional District for Williams one week after election
The Associated Press called the race in favor of Republican Brandon Williams, who leads Democrat Francis Conole, late Monday night → Read More
NY-22: Williams holds lead in battle for Syracuse district
Republican Brandon Williams holds the lead in New York's 22nd Congressional District, ahead of Democrat Francis Conole by roughly 3,300 votes. → Read More
A new app rewards Utica residents for shopping local: Here's how to get started
The City of Utica, local businesses and app developer Colu Technologies have joined forces to incentivize residents to shop local and get rewarded. → Read More
A Rochester company purchased Utica's Gaetano Construction: What the acquisition means
After more than 60 years, the Charles A. Gaetano Construction Corporation has been purchased by a Rochester construction company. → Read More
Marcy's Wolfspeed announces deal with Jaguar Land Rover: What to know
Jaguar Land Rover plans to convert to an electric-first business that is carbon net zero by 2039 and Wolfspeed’s Marcy facility will play a role. → Read More
Biden visit latest sign of NY's burgeoning semiconductor industry
Micron's $100 billion bet on upstate New York sparked a visit from President Joe Biden and showed the state's investment may finally be paying off. → Read More
President Biden visits Syracuse, touts Micron investment in NY. Live updates
President Biden visited Syracuse Thursday to discuss Micron's plans to invest $100B in a semiconductor hub in the area, estimated to bring 9,000 jobs. → Read More
Twin projects aim to revitalize Utica's Cornhill neighborhood. What you should know
A pair of development projects totaling $45 million in investment are coming to Utica’s Cornhill neighborhood. → Read More
Oneida County elections 2022: Who is on the ballot for NY 119th Assembly District seat
Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon and John Zielinski will face off in a rematch of the 2020 election for NY's 119th Assembly District. → Read More
NY-22 candidate spotlight: Francis Conole talks service, outside money and abortion rights
Francis Conole, the Democratic nominee and Iraq War veteran, said running for New York’s 22nd Congressional District seat is an act of service. → Read More
Oneida County elections 2022: Who is on the ballot for NY 122nd Assembly District seat
State Assemblyman Brian Miller will face a pair of challengers — Daniel Buttermann and Colton Mennig — for the newly drawn 122nd Assembly seat. → Read More
Utica man shares collection of letters, Observer-Dispatch columns in new book
Joseph Jacob’s “Saving Democracy” is a history lesson and view of American politics as unique as the man who wrote it. → Read More
NY-22 poll gives Williams narrow lead over Conole: 'Both candidates have work to do'
A Siena College poll has Republican Brandon Williams ahead of Democrat Francis Conole by 5 points in New York's 22nd Congressional District. → Read More
Micron investing $100B in Central NY semiconductor hub. How many jobs will it bring?
Micron, along with federal, state and local officials, announced a $100 billion semiconductor fabrication facility is headed to Onondaga County. → Read More
'Wilderness' honors Sojourner Truth, Emily Dickinson and others through textile sculptures
Lesley Dill’s “Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me” brings a collection of hand-painted and sewn textile sculptures and banners to Utica’s art museum. → Read More
Utica fundraiser featuring GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert postponed: Here's what happened
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert will not attend a fundraising gala for a Utica nonprofit in October, but a visit could still happen next year. → Read More
Private development is coming to Utica's Harbor Point: A look at the initial plan
The first private developer at the long-awaited Harbor Point in Utica has been identified and it’s a familiar face in local development. → Read More
NYSDOT project in Utica up for national award: How to support the bid
The redevelopment of state Route 5S in Utica is up for a national award and the NY Department of Transportation is looking for community support. → Read More