Council questions ARPA spending for Pathways to Justice and use of COPS hiring grant Council members pressed administration and staff about use of ARPA funds for the Pathways to Justice program, the coordinator’s resignation, a $300,000 ARPA allocation, and how a federal COPS hiring grant is being applied to police salaries and recruitment.

Utica's Common Council is in a heated debate over the future of the Pathways to Justice program and the urgent need to manage ARPA funds wisely before the deadline hits!

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City Council to Vote on Emergency Access Ordinance and Graffiti Legislation City council discusses measures for emergency building access and graffiti legislation vote.

Utica's Common Council is set to vote on crucial public safety measures, including emergency building access and new graffiti legislation that could reshape community standards.

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City Council approves sidewalks for Eagle Street over wall installation Council members unanimously choose sidewalks as solution for Eagle Street safety concerns.

Utica's Common Council just made a unanimous decision to install sidewalks on Eagle Street, prioritizing pedestrian safety over a proposed wall!

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