By: Michelle LaGuerre Rome, NY — The Mohawk Valley community mourns the passing of Florence Viola Miles Barnett, a pioneering educator, civic leader, and advocate, who died on December 23, 2025, at Rome Health in Rome, New York. She was 81. Florence Barnett made history as the first African American principal in the Rome City […] The post Trailblazing Educator Dies in Rome NY appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Mohawk Valley Almanac for January 2026 Holidays in January 2026 January 1 New Year’s Day January 7 Orthodox Christmas, Julian January 6 Epiphany, Twelfth Night; Three Kings Day January 13 Stephen Foster Memorial Day January 16 Religious Freedom Day January 19. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, observed. January 22 National Sanctity of Human […] The post Mohawk Valley Almanac for January 2026 appeared...
Albany, NY — Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) today expressed deep disappointment following Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to veto three widely supported bills that she proudly co-sponsored, legislation that would have supported the mental health of law enforcement officers, strengthened EMS service providers, and launched the “Recovery Ready Workplace” initiative. “Supporting our law enforcement, first […] The post Assemblywoman Buttenschon Expresses Disappointment Fo...
SYRACUSE, NY — Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages middle and high school students to explore computer science by designing and coding original software applications. The first-place winner for NY-22 is Mikyal Mobeen, a student at Jamesville-DeWitt High School, for his […] The post REPRESENTATIVE MANNION (NY-22) ANNOUNCES 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNERS appeared first...
With the holiday season in full swing and small businesses around New York State having their busiest times of the year, state Sen. Joseph Griffo is highlighting a recent bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul that he supported that would give New Yorkers the freedom to decide for themselves how they want to pay for […] The post Griffo highlights bill signed by governor prohibiting cashless establishments appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Utica, N.Y. — Munson will host its winter break free Art Alive! Family Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, featuring art-making activities for families in the Museum’s Root Court and an 11 a.m. performance and 1 p.m. workshop by The Super Scientific Circus in the Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica […] The post Munson welcomes Super Scientific Circus appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Dear Governor Hochul, We the undersigned are writing to respectfully request you to veto bill A.3516/S.416, the “Keep Police Radio Public Act”. This bill would require law enforcement agencies that encrypt their radio transmissions to provide real-time access to emergency services organizations and “professional journalists”. It is imperative in emergency situations that law enforcement agencies […] The post Assemblywoman Buttenschon Supports the Governor’s Veto appeared first on Uti...
Hello Phoenix Viewers. For the Good, Inc. Phoenix Radio’s sister company and longtime standing not-for-profit and community media outlet, will be re-airing The Mohawk Valley Christmas Card on 12/25/2025 on WKTV. We ask that you tune in and support our local not-for-profit in rebuilding of our Study Buddy Club and Community Gardens. Please listen in […] The post The Mohawk Valley Christmas Card 12/25/2025 5:00 pm WKTV appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
For the second consecutive year Utica Community Votes has selected Phoenix Radio, “The Heat”, with its #1 Platinum status, coming in First Place out of all the stations among Utica’s crowded radio airwaves. The Heat came in the top spot out of six possible categorical spots starting with two top picks, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and […] The post Utica Community Votes Selects 95.5FM as Top Radio Station in Utica appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Utica, N.Y. — Munson Museum of Art’s feature exhibition “Celestial Bodies: Sculpture by Karen LaMonte,” hailed as “gorgeous” and “magnificent,” is in its final weeks, closing Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. “Celestial Bodies” showcases the extraordinary artwork of contemporary artist Karen LaMonte, one of the most celebrated sculptors of our time. Explore the expansive array of […] The post ‘Astounding’ exhibition in final weeks at Munson appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
