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For The Good INC. (FTG) was established in 2002 to assure the presence of a Black led nonprofit organization that would deliver services to melanated communities in Utica, NY. Through FTG, many programs evolved such as: Utica Phoenix, 95.5 The Heat (Utica’s Hottest Radio!) and more. Notably, the Study Buddy Club (2003) was formed to directly challenge and combat the rise of gang activity.
The Community Garden on Linwood Place is another staple created and maintained by low income residents of the city. Each of these programs foster a sense of pride in individuality and community.
Mohawk Valley Contractors Guild was set up to create economic access for Black contractors and construction workers to bid on projects in the local economy. Unfortunately, state funding ceased for this program in 2008. Source
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Search ArticlesDeadly Erie County Thruway Crash Under Investigation
NEWSTEAD, N.Y. — An Erie County Thruway crash left one person dead early Friday after a tractor-trailer struck a disabled pickup truck stopped on the shoulder of Interstate 90, according to New York State Police. This incident is a tragic example of a Driver Killed in Tractor-Trailer Accident on NY Thruway. Troopers responded at about 2:30 a.m. Sept. 4 to the westbound lanes of the New York State Thruway in the town of Newstead.
Fatal Erie County Thruway Crash Kills Rochester Woman
NEWSTEAD, N.Y. — A fatal Erie County Thruway crash early Friday killed a Rochester woman and left another Rochester resident hospitalized in serious condition after a tractor-trailer struck a disabled pickup truck parked on the shoulder of Interstate 90, according to New York State Police. This incident is part of the ongoing coverage of the case involving the woman killed in I-90 crash involving disabled pickup. State Police identified the driver who died as Olive H. Wesley, 61, of Rochester.
Mohawk Valley EDGE Announces 2026 Leading EDGE Award Recipients
ROME, N.Y. Mohawk Valley EDGE will recognize three outstanding regional businesses and a distinguished community leader during the 2026 Leading EDGE Awards on Monday, November 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Grand Ballroom at Turning Stone Resort & Casino. Established in 1998, the Leading EDGE Awards celebrate businesses and individuals that demonstrate leadership within their industries and make meaningful contributions to the growth and continued success of the Mohawk Valley.
September 11th is a time for reflecting, remembering and reconnecting
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd District This year we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. While more than two decades have now passed since that horrific day, most of us still remember where we were and what we were doing on Sept. 11, 2001. That morning, I was in New York City helping complete a bond sale in my duties as mayor of the City of Rome.
MVCC School of Art announces fall exhibits, workshops
This fall, the Mohawk Valley Community College School of Art will host several art exhibits and hands-on workshops showcasing various art forms. Art Workshops All hands-on workshops will be led by School of Art faculty at MVCC’s Utica Campus. All materials will be provided, and no experience is necessary. Watercolor Bookmarks — 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026; Academic Building room 161. Join Instructor Andie Alban to learn foundational watercolor techniques and make a bookmark to take home.
Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London for Crisis Readiness
De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) relocated roughly 86 tonnes of gold, worth an estimated 10 billion euros, from vaults in New York and Ottawa to the Bank of England in London between March and August 2026. The move, announced September 2, 2026, was framed by DNB as a step to improve “crisis readiness” by placing more reserves in a market where gold can be traded or mobilized quickly if a severe financial or geopolitical shock hits.
Data Center Spending to Reach $31.6 Trillion by 2050 on AI Boom
PwC projects that global spending on AI-related data centers will hit $31.6 trillion between 2026 and 2050, a figure described in PwC’s global AI infrastructure investment report as its central forecast. The actual range spans roughly $22 trillion to nearly $50 trillion depending on how fast businesses and governments adopt AI, and annual capital spending is expected to more than double by mid-century.
Trump Administration Seeks to Strip Private Schools’ Tax Exemption Status If They Consider Race
The Trump administration seeks to strip private schools’ tax exemption status if they consider race in admissions, scholarships, or other programs, under proposed Treasury and IRS regulations released on September 3, 2026. The rule would apply to roughly 18,000 private educational institutions and would take effect for tax years beginning on or after May 31, 2027, giving schools one academic year to adjust their policies before enforcement begins.
2 Dead, Multiple People Including Police Officers Injured in Minneapolis Shooting, Officials Say
Two people died and multiple others, including three Minneapolis police officers, were injured when a gunman opened fire inside a downtown high-rise apartment building on September 2, 2026. Officials say the suspected shooter is also dead, bringing the total number of fatalities linked to the incident to three, while at least five other people were treated for injuries at Hennepin Healthcare. The tragic events have left the city in shock following the incident that left 2 Dead.
Crown Heights Tenants Gain New Hope After Troubled Buildings Transfer
Crown Heights housing tenants in three long-troubled Brooklyn apartment buildings are entering a new chapter after the properties were transferred to a new owner, following years of organizing over unsafe conditions, deferred repairs and nearly 1,000 open housing code violations. New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced on Sept. 3 that the buildings at 1018 Eastern Parkway, 1074 Eastern Parkway and 1392 Sterling Place had been sold by longtime owner Rubin Dukler to Mark Schwartz.