Marques Phillips/Utica Daily News
MARS vs. Venus: What I don't get about you
Two sexes, two planets -- UDN editor Marques Phillips and freelance relationship writer Anne Giacovelli are Mars vs. Venus.
Rome actor starred with Gary Coleman; speaks about Coleman's arrest
ROME, Jan. 20, 2009 -- As actor Gary Coleman went through legal troubles last weekend, his Rome-raised co-star shared his thoughts on the the incident....
Owner said diverse plan has helped him weather the winter
Jan 29., 2009 -- The owner of the Val Bialis Ski Center said a Facebook.com post has led to some ugly rumors about him selling the chair lift on the city's ski hill. ...
Daniel LaBella no longer police chief
UTICA, Jan. 28, 2010 -- Utica Mayor David Roefaro said he and former police chief Daniel LaBella agreed that LaBella should serve as public safety commissioner and not chief. ...
Arcuri, Paterson hopeful following Obama announcement
With a total of more than $155 million already committed and a timeline a decade long, it's still not a given that a high speed train may one day travel through Upstate New York. ...
Utica plans to do something about Genesee St. lights
UTICA, Jan.28, 20009 -- There are old urban legends about the lights along Genesee Street. ...
Local fighters hope to take advantage
VERNON, Jan. 28, 2009-- On. Feb. 26, pro boxing will return to the Turning Stone Resort-Casino, re-igniting the heritage of a boxing-rich region and the hopes of local fighters dreaming to enter a hometown ring one day. ...
Ilion police officer pleads guilty in child touching case; chief reacts
HERKIMER, Jan. 26. 2009-- An Ilion police officer, who specializes in handling juvenile cases, faces three years probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child. ...
Charges dropped against Hendricks and Barry
UTICA, Jan. 26, 2009-- William Hendricks offered only one comment after aggravated harassment charges against him and his campaign manager were dropped on Monday by the Oneida County District Attorney's office. ...
Debate over impact of wine in grocery stores begins
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2009 -- If it's passed, a new proposal by Gov. David Paterson will definitely change the face of the liquor industry in the state. ...
What not to say on the first date
Two sexes, two planets -- UDN editor Marques Phillips and freelance relationship writer Anne Giacovelli are Mars vs. Venus....
Friends, colleagues say they'll remember him as a giver
NEW HARTFORD, January 21, 2009 -- The people of the Mohawk Valley have lost a man who served many their of appetites as well as their community for most of his 54 years. ...
Utica Mayor says newspaper is unfair to him because he's Italian
UTICA, Jan. 21, 2009 --Mayor David Roefaro said he feels the Observer-Dispatch discriminates against him because of his Italian heritage. He also said the paper purposefully printed unflattering pictures of his wife. ...
Mayor: 'I can't blame people for what they think"
UTICA, Jan. 21, 2009--In an extended interview on The Keeler in the Morning Radio show, Mayor Dave Roefaro said he understands that his appointment of Daniel LaBella as chief of police looks bad, but he stood by the process and said he'll follow the law going forward. ...
Council members discuss chief privately, say statement may come today
UTICA, Jan. 20, 2001 -- Members of the Common Council said a statement may be released today regarding Daniel LaBella's standing as police chief after discussing the matter in a closed-door session on Tuesday. ...The top relationship red flags.
Two sexes, two planets -- UDN editor Marques Phillips and freelance relationship writer Anne Giacovelli are Mars vs. Venus. ...
Civil Service: City could draw from old chief list -- if it's active.
UTICA, Jan. 16, 2009 -- The New State Civil Service Department Public Information officer couldn't remember off-hand the last time an official was removed from his post because that person took the wrong exam. ...
Deputy Chief Bailey shares thoughts following state ruling
UTICA, Jan. 14, 2010 -- It's been a rough news cycle for Utica Police Chief Daniel LaBella. ...
State rules Utica chief appointment should be rescinded
UTICA, January 13, 2010 -- The New York State Civil Service Commission voted to rescind the appointment of Utica Police Chief Daniel LaBella following an investigation it conducted into the appointment. ...
Paterson calls proposed reform 'disrespectful'
ALBANY, Jan. 14, 2009 --After Gov. David Paterson's State of the State address called for ethics reform as one of its key points last week, the State Assembly acted on Wednesday....
Attorney wants feds to review civil rights issues with Utica police
UTICA, Jan. 12, 2010 -- Attorney Leon Koziol said there is a pattern of retaliation and civil rights violations in the City of Utica that he's prepared to address. ...
Officials release names of local arrests
Jan. 12, 2009 --Officials released the names of the six people in the Mohawk Valley arrested for unemployment insurance theft. ...Choosing your battles
Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus."...
Former mayoral candidate dismissed
Utica, Jan. 9, 2009 -- Former mayoral candidate Daniel Trevisani was relieved from his position at City Hall recently. ...
Pulver Roofing one of companies hit hardest by Madoff ponzi scheme
UTICA, Jan. 8, 2010-- Bill Owens, owner of Pulver Roofing in Utica, said since many of his employees have seen their pensions disappear, early retirement may no longer be an option....
Griffo, Picente, Townsend respond to State of State.
ALBANY, Jan. 7, 2010 -- Gov. David Paterson’s State of the State address delivered on Wednesday was largely a pep talk for a disillusioned state in the midst of a struggling economy. ...
Inside the Hendricks, Barry defense
UTICA, Jan. 7, 2010 -- In a memorandum to the court, defense attorneys for embattled legislator William Hendricks and his campaign operative Bob Barry, the defense lays out its most detailed arguments thus far. ...
Tanoury Jr. says indictment brings mixed feelings
UTICA, Jan. 6, 2009--Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara, a Democrat, said he knew that prosecuting a Republican legislator may leave him open to political criticism....
Insurance dispute may hurt families with special needs kids
UTICA, Jan. 5, 2009-- A rift between a local treatment center and an insurance company has left some families with a choice between cutting into their budgets and getting their kids treatment they swear has brought them hope....How to know you're out of love
Two sexes, two planets, two views. Marques Phillips, and freelance relationship writer, Anne Giacovelli, represent their respective planets in "Mars vs. Venus."...
Pistol Pete's catches fire
January 2, 2010 -- On the first day of the New Year, a local establishment that has found itself at odds with police over the past year caught fire --and by early Saturday morning the cause of the fire had not been determined....Author info
