Today, we're covering a story about safety in public spaces, a playground accident, and a $3.2 million settlement in the town of Lee.

Today, we're covering a story about safety in public spaces, a playground accident, and a $3.2 million settlement in the town of Lee.

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Wednesday December 18th: Family, town settle $3.2 million playground lawsuit

Utica’s Common Council approved a 2026–27 budget with no property tax increase after revising the plan with new state aid, but the vote exposed sharp disagreements over paving, firefighter gear, and the council’s limits on the mayor’s spending flexibility.

Utica&rsquo;s Common Council approved a 2026&ndash;27 budget with no property tax increase after revising the plan with new state aid, but the vote exposed sharp disagreements over paving, firefighter gear, and the council&rsquo;s limits on the mayor&rsquo;s spending flexibility.

Friday March 20th: Utica Passes 2026–27 Budget With No Tax Increase

Recovery Sports Grill in Verona has closed after 17 years, leaving longtime patrons mourning the loss of a beloved community gathering place known as much for its friendships and staff as for its food.

Recovery Sports Grill in Verona has closed after 17 years, leaving longtime patrons mourning the loss of a beloved community gathering place known as much for its friendships and staff as for its food.

Thursday March 19th: Last Call at Recovery Sports Grill

A month after the Boonville church explosion, the community has raised more than $40,000 to support the five injured victims as most recover at home and one continues to fight through a long recovery.

A month after the Boonville church explosion, the community has raised more than $40,000 to support the five injured victims as most recover at home and one continues to fight through a long recovery.

Wednesday December 18th: Family, town settle $3.2 million playground lawsuit

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