1894, 130 years ago A quiet Fourth It is a quiet Fourth of July in Utica, too quiet say some. For the first time in years, there is no city-sponsored parade, fireworks display or band concert on the Parkway. City officials say that they want Uticans on this holiday to just sit back and relax. […]
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Fast train sets record, includes stop in Utica. This week in Mohawk Valley history
1902, 122 years ago Train record The Twentieth Century Limited now is the fastest passenger train traveling on New York Central Railroad tracks. It sets a record by averaging 45 miles per hour — reaching top speeds of 75 mph — on a 980-mille trip from New York City to Chicago. It takes 19 hours, […]
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council hosts US Dept. of Transportation’s Assistant Secretary for Tribal Affairs
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council welcomed U.s. Department of Transposrtation Assistant Secretary for the Office of Tribal Government Affairs Arlando Teller to cultivate a partnership focused on improving transportation infrastructure in Akwesasne. The Tribal Council and Colleen Thomas, on behalf of Planning and Infrastructure, reviewed roadway conditions on the southern portion of Akwesasne. Assistant […]
Eight Saint Regis Mohawk Citizens Arrested in Landback Protest
This week, eight Saint Regis Mohawk tribal members were arrested by New York state police and charged with trespassing and conspiracy, for attempting to reclaim tribal land on Barnhart Island. On the evening of May 21, 2024, New York State Police responded to Barnhart Island in upstate New York for a criminal mischief complaint, according […]
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Mohawk Valley Student of the Week: Here are the nominees
This week’s nominees for the Mohawk Valley Student of the Week include a senior heading to a prestigious university on a full scholarship, a scholar athlete who serves as a mentor for elementary students and a triple threat, accomplished in academics, sports and music. The Observer-Dispatch and Times Telegram have teamed up to launch a Student of the Week feature, […]