I remember I bought Mexican Fanta somewhere around here, I forgot where, I can't find it on online stores.

Not sure what other options are available.

Hi all! My wife and I are originally from New York City but have been living in California for a while. My wife, who is a doctor, may have a job opportunity in Utica, NY, and we’re curious about what it’s like for high-earning professionals. We’d love to hear from anyone who has experience living there. Is it a good place for growing a family? Any insights about the community, lifestyle, or local amenities would be greatly appreciated!

https://www.romesentinel.com/news/centro-to-offer-new-route-to-address-job-accessibility-in-rural-communities/article_eb1d86c0-8192-11ef-944c-13a2b3ce777a.html

UTICA — Starting Monday, Oct. 7, Centro will offer a weekday bus service that connects Utica, Rome and the Turning Stone Casino. The route, UT33-Utica-Rome-Turning Stone, will provide six round trips every weekday between 7:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., focusing on job accessibility for residents of Oneida County.

“This service will connect residents of Oneida County’s two largest cities with employment opportunities at Turning Stone Casino and large companies along the Route 49 — Old River Road corridor,” Christopher Tuff, Centro Deputy CEO said. “It will also connect Utica with the Rome MVCC campus, which is a request we’ve often received from students and administrators.”

In addition to the MVCC Rome campus, the bus route will include stops at the Utica and Rome Transit Hubs, Turning Stone Casino, Marcy Correctional Facility and the Walmart Distribution Center.

“Access to reliable transportation is critical for our residents and our economy,” Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. said. “This new bus service provided by Centro will open up significant opportunities for Oneida County residents, especially those in rural areas by connecting them to major employers like Turning Stone Resort Casino, Marcy Correctional Facility and the Walmart Distribution Center. It will also ensure that our workforce has the means to pursue both employment and education by linking Utica to the Rome MVCC campus. This initiative strengthens our communities, supports local businesses and enhances the quality of life for everyone in our county.”

Passenger fares will be $3 for adults and $1.50 for seniors age 65 and above, individuals with disabilities and children ages six to nine when accompanied by a paying adult. Riders who want to board at non-designated stops outside of Rome and Utica can wave the bus down along the route.

The schedule and timetable for the route are available at https://www.centro.org/service_schedules/schedules-rome. Anyone with questions should contact Centro’s call center at (315) 442-3400.

Annual ‘SpayGhetti Dinner’ to benefit R-CATS

ROME — The R-CATS Program will host its 14th annual “SpayGhetti” dinner from noon to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the Stanwix Veterans and Men’s Club, 6774 Lamphear Road.

The meal will consist of spaghetti and meatballs, salad, bread, coffee or bottled water and dessert. Patrons can either dine-in or get meals for takeout. Tickets are $11 and can be paid at the door with cash or check.

Reservations are required by no later than Wednesday, Oct. 9, by emailing rcatsprogram@yahoo.com or calling 315-337-3890; please include name, phone number, number of dinners and whether they are dine-in or takeout. No walk-in dinners will be available, event organizers said.

The dinner is also the last chance for patrons to purchase tickets for fall raffles, including the Gift Card/Gift Certificate Collection worth approximately $1,200. Winners will be drawn at the end of the dinner. People do not need to be present to win.

Periwinkle Pig will be onsite, offering a selection of seasonal whimsical items, including new seasonal items and gift baskets.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the R-CATS Program’s Trap-Neuter-Release Fund and to care for the special needs cats in long-term foster care.

HERKIMER — Herkimer College will hold a fall open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. The event will provide an opportunity for prospective students and families to tour campus, learn about the programs and services, and meet the faculty, staff, and students. Lunch will be provided.

For more information or to register to attend, visit www.herkimer.edu/openhouse. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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UTICA — The Mohawk Valley Health System will host an in-person hiring event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, at its Human Resources Office at 201 Lafayette St.

Attendees can explore opportunities across MVHS locations in multiple departments including: nursing and support services, allied health, medical imaging, food service, and environmental services. Hiring managers will be on-site to conduct on the spot interviews and provide same day employment offers to qualified individuals. MVHS is also offering new sign-on bonuses for registered nurses.

For information or to view open positions, go online to: https://mvhealthsystem.org/event/mvhs-hiring-expo/.

Hi. I am looking for an independent auto mechanic to replace front strut assembly and front bottom left and right control arm in my honda CRV 2010.

If you know someone, please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Hi everyone! I’m new to Utica and need to get my car’s oil and filter changed, as well as an inspection. Can anyone recommend a good place for a detailed car wash and where I can get all this done at a fair price? Thank you! Any recommendations on the mentioned place?

Does anyone know which mechanical shops have the best alignment machines? The places I go have ones from the early 1990s and for some reason my Subaru keeps coming out of alignment and wearing tires.

I went to Ventura’s in Utica yesterday. I just want to say that was the best chicken francaise. And the lemon berry cream cake was literally the best thing I’ve ever had in my entire life, no joke. I’m very easy to please, but the place was beautiful and the atmosphere is just perfect. I’m very partial to Italian food and aesthetics, but it was just perfect. Amazing amazing amazing.

His name is Brian (can’t remember his last name) grew up in Clark mills I think. He lived in Utica in 97/98, worked at PAR tech in the mail room, had friends named Tim (who at one time worked at price chopper south Utica) and Paul who lived in springate at.

Anyone know him? He listened to heavy metal, had a beard and glasses …

Does anyone know where I can buy Persian food around here? Or even where I can learn how to make it? My BF's dad used to be the cook in his family, but he passed away.

Hi Everyone, i'm staying for work in Utica/New Hartford for about 15 days, and will come back often in the next months.

I come from italy so i'm not really familiar with the place. but i'll be alone so i'm trying to fill my time there.

I do triathlon so i like to know where can i train especially:

• where can i go for a run? (been there last summer racing the Boilermaker and it was a lot of fun)

• i'm planning to buy a used bike but i'm told that winter is pretty bad, Where can i train? is there any gym with zwift trainer?

• Indoor swimming pool?

• what do you think are the best gyms over there? especially equipped for what i need.

thank you very much to everyone

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Hello I am wondering if any one here suffers from meniere's disease if so is there a help group in this city or nearby for all of us to meet up at?

https://www.romesentinel.com/ce/utica-zoos-bourbon-blues-spirits-music-wild/article_d8e72204-752b-11ef-986a-eb5a094765d1.html

UTICA – The Utica Zoo, 1 Utica Zoo Way, will host the return of its premiere event, Bourbon and Blues presented by Total Solutions, from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26.

This highly anticipated evening is a one-of-a-kind experience, blending the finest in bourbon, music and culinary delights with exclusive access to the zoo’s fascinating animals.

Guests will be treated to a remarkable lineup of attractions, including:

• Bourbon tastings and demonstrations to sample a variety of sumptuous bourbons and other fine spirits.
• Hand-rolled cigars, crafted on-site.
• Live music performances by “The Voice” contestants Tom Nitti and Ashley Bryant.
• Live animal art auction featuring original artwork created by the Utica Zoo’s animals, led by Paul Sacco.
• Behind-the-scenes tours for a rare glimpse of areas normally off-limits to the public.
• Signature cocktails and delectable fare to indulge in expertly crafted cocktails and delicious food, curated within the scenic zoo grounds.
• Animal meet-and-greets to see some of the zoo’s ambassador animals, and learn about their roles at the zoo.

With only 250 tickets available, this exclusive event promises an unforgettable evening under the stars.

All funds raised will be used for the winter care of the animals, which is often more extensive from October through March due to the colder weather and harsher conditions that require increased diets, enrichment and care from staff.

Tickets are available at www.uticazoo.org/bourbonandblues. For more information, visit the website or call 315-738-0472.

The Utica Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and strives to uphold the highest standards of animal well-being. The zoo features a diverse collection of animals from around the world and offers various educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. It is home to approximately 200 exotic and domestic animals, and is open daily from 10 am to 4:30 pm.

For more information, visit www.uticazoo.o

I'm in Clinton, play bass as a primary but also drums synth beats and a few other things. My musical tastes are somewhere between Beastie Boys, Ween, KMFDM, and Medeski Martin & Wood. Have space pa drum kit bass rig.

Anyone want to wreck some ear drums?

Hello, I am looking for the Mushroom Grow Kit Vendor that is normally found at the clinton farmer's market. Any information would be greatly appreciated as he was not there today.

Join us on October 14 to make a real impact in our community! Are you passionate about empowering individuals and families? Do you want to be part of a mission that keeps families together and strengthens our community? Whether you love working with children or prefer supporting adults, this event offers you the opportunity to make a difference.

If you are interested in flexibility, creating your own schedules, and determining your workload, this is the place for you.

Join us and learn how you can make a difference!

I'm having such a hard time researching the cost of living in Utica specifically, but also just in general? All these websites that I've been doing my research on like the Forbes cost of living calculator and payscale to name a few, are so vague in the data they give. They talk about averages but don't specify if it's for a full family household of 4 or for a single renter. It's very frustrating. There are other things that I just straight up can't find, like the average cost of a water bill in the Utica area.

I came here hoping that y'all could help me out.

IMPORTANT INFO FOR MY SPECIFIC CALCULATIONS

I'm looking to gather this data as If I'm looking to rent a 2 bed 2 bath apt, with a roommate. So splitting essential expenses, obviously we won't splitting things like going out, pet stuff, or phone bill, straight down the middle, what would I be paying for monthly, for the following? I realize that these prices can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, just give a rough estimate or range.

Rent

Utilities (gas, electricity, water)

groceries

pet stuff (room and board, average cost of dog food)

high speed internet

phone bill (unlimited data plan)

average cost of going out

I realize I'm asking a bunch of strangers to do a lot of work for me, lol, but I've been looking for hours with little to no progress, so any and all help is very appreciated.

Forgot to post this earlier, but what was with the constant helicopters flying over earlier today? Morning and afternoon?