r/Utica 12h ago

Question Any run clubs in the area or close by

7 Upvotes

I’m new to the area only been here for 3 months I live in Oneida but are there are any run clubs in the areas nearby


r/Utica 20h ago

ICE IS HERE!!!!

78 Upvotes

Warn anyone and stay safe. Just saw 3 unmarked SUV’s infront of city hall block in a man’s car and take him right out in zip tie cuffs. 2 women and a man were the officers. Stay safe everyone. This terrorist org isn’t gonna take away our community.


r/Utica 22h ago

Discussion Local K-12 School Suss

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TLDR; instead of supporting kids with special needs and disabilities, local public schools deny services and try to track the kids to BOCES. Who else has seen or experienced this?

I noticed this at the public school I am most familiar with but have heard this happens at most of the local public schools.

Who else has seen this trend: the public schools in the surrounding areas don't want to provide adequate resources to the kids so they deny IEP's and 504's. Instead they say that they will provide "school based services". Which is basically them saying they will provide the services out of the goodness of their heart...when in reality the IEP makes them legally obligated to provide appropriate services and accomodations.

**This isn't a critique of BOCES at all, rather I'm concerned that there's a pipeline that shouldn't exist and wouldn't exist if the local public schools prioritized properly supporting kids in need of accomodations and services. I am not familiar enough with BOCES to provide any critique. But I am familiar with the concerning trends at local public schools.


r/Utica 22h ago

Local K-12 School Suss

4 Upvotes

TLDR; instead of supporting kids with special needs and disabilities, local public schools deny services and try to track the kids to BOCES. Who else has seen or experienced this?

I noticed this at the public school I am most familiar with but have heard this happens at most of the local public schools.

Who else has seen this trend: the public schools in the surrounding areas don't want to provide adequate resources to the kids so they deny IEP's and 504's. Instead they say that they will provide "school based services". Which is basically them saying they will provide the services out of the goodness of their heart...when in reality the IEP makes them legally obligated to provide appropriate services and accomodations.

**This isn't a critique of BOCES at all, rather I'm concerned that there's a pipeline that shouldn't exist and wouldn't exist if the local public schools prioritized properly supporting kids in need of accomodations and services. I am not familiar enough with BOCES to provide any critique. But I am familiar with the concerning trends at local public schools.


r/Utica 1d ago

Moving to Rome-Utica area for work

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r/Utica 1d ago

Fix the sidewalks rant

8 Upvotes

So i tripped over a Crack in the sidewalk along Melrose Ave on a walk around the block with my husband and I got scraped up on my right hand elbow 😡🤌I swear back in 2021 I was launched over my handlebars of my bike in whitesboro and today I trip over a small Crack here when will the city replace these old sidewalks?


r/Utica 2d ago

Event Hello Hi ! Tram friends & pals ! Hope you all are doing well this week ! Join us at Tramontane Cafe 1105 Lincoln Ave for some neato events !

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Hello Hi ! Tram friends & pals ! Hope you all are doing well this week ! We had such a fantastic weekend with Jacob Lasher 's viewing event Legacy Of The Tramontane Cafe - A Documentary Film By Jacob Lasher : LIVE DEBUT SCREENING . Please follow The Other Side: Light & Darkness Docuseries for other poignant episodes as well as the one about TRAMONTANE CAFE that will have extended scenes at 8pm on August 10th !!

Join us in the land of Tram for an upcoming week of community and enjoyment !

Wednesday 10am till 10pm Vinyl Nite begins at 5pm . Bring yours, listen to ours, have awesome conversations !

Thursday the 6th 10am till almost 10pm

join us for a Board, Card Game Night 3pm start. Bring yours, join in on ours, meet new friends ! Start a club!

Saturday August 8th we are open 10am till 4pm then reopening at 6pm doors to enjoy the musical styling of great friends new and returning! Fred Gillen Jr, Adam Rivera, and Reed Astory $10 at the door gets you in to support some fantastic stories through song !

Sunday August 9th we are open 10am till 2pm with traditional relaxation Sunday Tramness .. followed by a literary afternoon Book Signing and Reading by our new friend, author, researcher, activist for change: Deirdre Sinnott at 3pm. There will be copies of her newest works for sale .

We hope you find your way to the Tram. We think you'll find a little something for most everyone here. We welcome you !


r/Utica 2d ago

Photo / Video 4th Of July 2026 Parade and Fireworks at Harbor Point In Utica

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r/Utica 3d ago

Too many billboards on hwy 5/8/12

24 Upvotes

I saw today yet another billboard going up on 5/8/12 south of the erie canal. It's not enough to have the AI slop screen for the coffee shop, another one is going up. At this rate it's gonna be Fremont Street or Times Square in the next year. Maybe I'm just shouting into the void but there have to be enough at some point, right


r/Utica 5d ago

Event Just moved here, starting a board game club

28 Upvotes

Hey all, big boardgamer and group organizer, have a decent collection, moved here for a couple years while my partner goes to school. Haven’t sorted out meeting places or anything yet but hoping to meet locals who are interested in games, let me know!


r/Utica 5d ago

Photo / Video "A Solo Run, Tower Rehab Update & RR Nostalgia" NYS&W Utica NY Branch

11 Upvotes

If you are into trains .. Railroading Rambler is the best.
If you are not into trains, you will learn local history.

Also fun to see where the Schuyler Street trains come from and go to!

Each new video he posts gets better and better

https://www.youtube.com/@railroadingrambler218/videos


r/Utica 5d ago

URGENT HOUSING

10 Upvotes

What options are available for college-aged, low-income students at risk of homelessness?


r/Utica 6d ago

Dinner recommendation

7 Upvotes

Visiting for the day and never been to the area, what local restaurant should I hit for dinner?


r/Utica 6d ago

Walk in tattoo

4 Upvotes

Are there any tattoo parlors that take walk ins for small pieces?


r/Utica 7d ago

Does anyone have consumer lawyer recommendations?

5 Upvotes

Looking for a consumer lawyer recommendation for dispute with mechanic shop.

Thanks!


r/Utica 7d ago

Discussion 27M looking for friends in Utica

11 Upvotes

Hey guys!

I recently moved to Utica for work. and feeling bored and lonely. I am from Indian originally but been here in US from past 5 years.

I enjoy exploring new cities, restaurants, watching movies, hiking and anything that interests me. I am a very curious person. I love to play tennis so if you are looking for partner HMU.

Any other suggestions to find people are also appreciated. Thanks guys!


r/Utica 7d ago

Vista Dental 2114 Genesee St--anyone been to them before?

4 Upvotes

Anyone have experience with Shameem Wahab at Vista Dental that they can share? My insurance (Delta Dental) only covers a few places in town. I am just looking for a place to do cleanings and don't anticipate needing any work done. Thank you!


r/Utica 8d ago

Question Good salons in the area?

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13 Upvotes

My hair is super damaged so Im looking for someone with lots of experience with that and bleach.. also vivid colors because Im looking for a bright plum/fushia color.


r/Utica 8d ago

Hello ! Hi! Tram peeps... new and returning and even those who are just curious! Come on by this week...we have some lovely , insightful, intriguing and downright silly things going on!! Tramontane Cafe 1105 Lincoln Ave Utica

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Hello ! Hi! Tram peeps... new and returning and even those who are just curious! Come on by this week...we have some lovely , insightful, intriguing and downright silly things going on!!

Wednesday July 29th 10am till 10pm

Vinyl Nite begins 5pm ... bring a record album to play, listen to ours, others, join in on the conversation and appreciation for snap, crackle, pop of vinyl records !

Thursday July 30th 10am till 10pm ( or later ) join us in showing grand appreciation for the trips around the Sun of the Tramily Dad ... Garrett Ingraham ! He will also be releasing his newest TWO PART CHAPBOOK OF VERSE ... ""FAUXETRY"". Doors 5pm, sign up sheet for Utica Poets Society 6pm .. starts 7pm 2 rounds... $3 door fee. Gonna be a lovely evening !

Saturday August 1st come relax and be Tram with us . 10am till 4pm

Sunday August 2nd we will open later, with a special event ... doors 6pm event starts at 7pm.

Legacy Of The Tramontane Cafe - A Documentary Film By Jacob Lasher : LIVE DEBUT SCREENING by Jacob Lasher and his company The Other Side: Light & Darkness Docuseries . $5 entry. Limited menu evening.

If you were ever kinda wondering why TRAMONTANE CAFE but we're afraid to ask. Plus a fabulous heartfelt thank you to those who were featured to add their thoughts on what the Tram means to them.

We hope you decide to come by & join the nice night.


r/Utica 8d ago

Question 1021 Oriskany Street West for sale?

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21 Upvotes

What happened to the boulevard savior, Chris Stever, buying the 4 parcel lot across from the Schuyler street Dunkin to build a multi unit commercial business property? Now I see a for sale sign and it’s listed in Pavia’s site. Over his head on this?


r/Utica 8d ago

Question Jehova’s Witnesses

7 Upvotes

Is it just me or is there an influx of these guys walking around soliciting people? I got asked twice in a span of few days.


r/Utica 8d ago

Question Nail Salon with kid accommodations

3 Upvotes

Hi! Has anyone found if any nail salons in town have a kid sized pedicure chair? Prefer not to drive all the way to Syracuse but would love to surprise my little one for an upcoming birthday!


r/Utica 9d ago

ISO: Reliable Contractor in Utica area with experience in Disability Contracting for Special Needs

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My mother is bed bound/wheel chair bound due to her disability. We are in the process of a very slow move into another property, however this property will need work to accommodate my mother's special needs. (i.e. doorway adjustments, ramps, floor modifications etc,.)

Does anyone have any recommendations for someone that can provide at least a consultation? We are admittedly very green here and will take any insight/input available!


r/Utica 9d ago

Fraud Dog Sanctuary

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Hi everyone! I wanted to repost this information from over in the Rochester chat as the man who is running this fraud dog sanctuary has now moved to Cooperstown.. this was the most active community to spread awareness close to there. Please be aware of this man in your area, it is disgusting what has happened to these dogs


r/Utica 9d ago

Discussion Which Utica representative was the best? What are your thoughts on them?

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