Ares and Vera’s first peregrine falcon chick hatched atop Utica’s Adirondack Bank building, marking a hopeful new chapter for the city’s falcon population after the disappearance of Ares’ longtime mate, Astrid.

<p>Ares and Vera&rsquo;s first peregrine falcon chick hatched atop Utica&rsquo;s Adirondack Bank building, marking a hopeful new chapter for the city&rsquo;s falcon population after the disappearance of Ares&rsquo; longtime mate, Astrid.</p>

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