Utica’s Val Bialas Ski Center is set to reopen after major upgrades, but a dispute over outdated pricing versus affordability threatens its long-term future.

Utica&rsquo;s Val Bialas Ski Center is set to reopen after major upgrades, but a dispute over outdated pricing versus affordability threatens its long-term future.

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February 11th: Val Bialas Pricing Dispute

Utica’s Board of Estimate and Apportionment has approved Mayor Michael Galime’s proposed $93.3 million city budget, including a 2.9% property tax increase and major funding for public safety. Next, the Utica Common Council will hold departmental hearings Feb. 23–25 before a final vote due by March 20, ahead of the fiscal year that begins April 1.

Utica&rsquo;s Board of Estimate and Apportionment has approved Mayor Michael Galime&rsquo;s proposed $93.3 million city budget, including a 2.9% property tax increase and major funding for public safety. Next, the Utica Common Council will hold departmental hearings Feb. 23&ndash;25 before a final vote due by March 20, ahead of the fiscal year that begins April 1.

Friday February 13th: Utica’s $93.3M Budget Heads to the Common Council

The Utica Zoo is mourning MeiLin, a red panda born at the zoo in 2019 who became a beloved ambassador for her endangered species. She was found dead on February 5 after recent veterinary treatment, and Cornell University is conducting testing to determine the cause. MeiLin leaves behind two healthy male cubs, Bao and Momo, and a lasting conservation legacy with staff and visitors.

The Utica Zoo is mourning MeiLin, a red panda born at the zoo in 2019 who became a beloved ambassador for her endangered species. She was found dead on February 5 after recent veterinary treatment, and Cornell University is conducting testing to determine the cause. MeiLin leaves behind two healthy male cubs, Bao and Momo, and a lasting conservation legacy with staff and visitors.

Thursday February 12th: Utica Zoo Mourns MeiLin

West Utica is investing over $500,000 to upgrade three parks with new playgrounds, resurfaced courts, safer materials, and added shade, aiming for completion by late May.

West Utica is investing over $500,000 to upgrade three parks with new playgrounds, resurfaced courts, safer materials, and added shade, aiming for completion by late May.

February 11th: Val Bialas Pricing Dispute

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