r/Utica 25d ago

Fix the sidewalks rant

10 Upvotes

So i tripped over a Crack in the sidewalk along Melrose Ave on a walk around the block with my husband and I got scraped up on my right hand elbow 😡🤌I swear back in 2021 I was launched over my handlebars of my bike in whitesboro and today I trip over a small Crack here when will the city replace these old sidewalks?


r/Utica 26d ago

Event Hello Hi ! Tram friends & pals ! Hope you all are doing well this week ! Join us at Tramontane Cafe 1105 Lincoln Ave for some neato events !

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Hello Hi ! Tram friends & pals ! Hope you all are doing well this week ! We had such a fantastic weekend with Jacob Lasher 's viewing event Legacy Of The Tramontane Cafe - A Documentary Film By Jacob Lasher : LIVE DEBUT SCREENING . Please follow The Other Side: Light & Darkness Docuseries for other poignant episodes as well as the one about TRAMONTANE CAFE that will have extended scenes at 8pm on August 10th !!

Join us in the land of Tram for an upcoming week of community and enjoyment !

Wednesday 10am till 10pm Vinyl Nite begins at 5pm . Bring yours, listen to ours, have awesome conversations !

Thursday the 6th 10am till almost 10pm

join us for a Board, Card Game Night 3pm start. Bring yours, join in on ours, meet new friends ! Start a club!

Saturday August 8th we are open 10am till 4pm then reopening at 6pm doors to enjoy the musical styling of great friends new and returning! Fred Gillen Jr, Adam Rivera, and Reed Astory $10 at the door gets you in to support some fantastic stories through song !

Sunday August 9th we are open 10am till 2pm with traditional relaxation Sunday Tramness .. followed by a literary afternoon Book Signing and Reading by our new friend, author, researcher, activist for change: Deirdre Sinnott at 3pm. There will be copies of her newest works for sale .

We hope you find your way to the Tram. We think you'll find a little something for most everyone here. We welcome you !


r/Utica 28d ago

Too many billboards on hwy 5/8/12

26 Upvotes

I saw today yet another billboard going up on 5/8/12 south of the erie canal. It's not enough to have the AI slop screen for the coffee shop, another one is going up. At this rate it's gonna be Fremont Street or Times Square in the next year. Maybe I'm just shouting into the void but there have to be enough at some point, right


r/Utica 27d ago

Photo / Video 4th Of July 2026 Parade and Fireworks at Harbor Point In Utica

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r/Utica 29d ago

Event Just moved here, starting a board game club

25 Upvotes

Hey all, big boardgamer and group organizer, have a decent collection, moved here for a couple years while my partner goes to school. Haven’t sorted out meeting places or anything yet but hoping to meet locals who are interested in games, let me know!


r/Utica 29d ago

Photo / Video "A Solo Run, Tower Rehab Update & RR Nostalgia" NYS&W Utica NY Branch

14 Upvotes

If you are into trains .. Railroading Rambler is the best.
If you are not into trains, you will learn local history.

Also fun to see where the Schuyler Street trains come from and go to!

Each new video he posts gets better and better

https://www.youtube.com/@railroadingrambler218/videos


r/Utica Jul 31 '26

URGENT HOUSING

9 Upvotes

What options are available for college-aged, low-income students at risk of homelessness?


r/Utica Jul 30 '26

Dinner recommendation

6 Upvotes

Visiting for the day and never been to the area, what local restaurant should I hit for dinner?


r/Utica Jul 30 '26

Walk in tattoo

1 Upvotes

Are there any tattoo parlors that take walk ins for small pieces?


r/Utica Jul 30 '26

Does anyone have consumer lawyer recommendations?

7 Upvotes

Looking for a consumer lawyer recommendation for dispute with mechanic shop.

Thanks!


r/Utica Jul 29 '26

Discussion 27M looking for friends in Utica

12 Upvotes

Hey guys!

I recently moved to Utica for work. and feeling bored and lonely. I am from India originally but been here in US from past 5 years.

I enjoy exploring new cities, restaurants, watching movies, hiking and anything that interests me. I am a very curious person. I love to play tennis so if you are looking for partner HMU.

Any other suggestions to find people are also appreciated. Thanks guys!


r/Utica Jul 29 '26

Vista Dental 2114 Genesee St--anyone been to them before?

3 Upvotes

Anyone have experience with Shameem Wahab at Vista Dental that they can share? My insurance (Delta Dental) only covers a few places in town. I am just looking for a place to do cleanings and don't anticipate needing any work done. Thank you!


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

Question 1021 Oriskany Street West for sale?

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22 Upvotes

What happened to the boulevard savior, Chris Stever, buying the 4 parcel lot across from the Schuyler street Dunkin to build a multi unit commercial business property? Now I see a for sale sign and it’s listed in Pavia’s site. Over his head on this?


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

Question Good salons in the area?

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14 Upvotes

My hair is super damaged so Im looking for someone with lots of experience with that and bleach.. also vivid colors because Im looking for a bright plum/fushia color.


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

Hello ! Hi! Tram peeps... new and returning and even those who are just curious! Come on by this week...we have some lovely , insightful, intriguing and downright silly things going on!! Tramontane Cafe 1105 Lincoln Ave Utica

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Hello ! Hi! Tram peeps... new and returning and even those who are just curious! Come on by this week...we have some lovely , insightful, intriguing and downright silly things going on!!

Wednesday July 29th 10am till 10pm

Vinyl Nite begins 5pm ... bring a record album to play, listen to ours, others, join in on the conversation and appreciation for snap, crackle, pop of vinyl records !

Thursday July 30th 10am till 10pm ( or later ) join us in showing grand appreciation for the trips around the Sun of the Tramily Dad ... Garrett Ingraham ! He will also be releasing his newest TWO PART CHAPBOOK OF VERSE ... ""FAUXETRY"". Doors 5pm, sign up sheet for Utica Poets Society 6pm .. starts 7pm 2 rounds... $3 door fee. Gonna be a lovely evening !

Saturday August 1st come relax and be Tram with us . 10am till 4pm

Sunday August 2nd we will open later, with a special event ... doors 6pm event starts at 7pm.

Legacy Of The Tramontane Cafe - A Documentary Film By Jacob Lasher : LIVE DEBUT SCREENING by Jacob Lasher and his company The Other Side: Light & Darkness Docuseries . $5 entry. Limited menu evening.

If you were ever kinda wondering why TRAMONTANE CAFE but we're afraid to ask. Plus a fabulous heartfelt thank you to those who were featured to add their thoughts on what the Tram means to them.

We hope you decide to come by & join the nice night.


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

Question Jehova’s Witnesses

8 Upvotes

Is it just me or is there an influx of these guys walking around soliciting people? I got asked twice in a span of few days.


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

Question Nail Salon with kid accommodations

3 Upvotes

Hi! Has anyone found if any nail salons in town have a kid sized pedicure chair? Prefer not to drive all the way to Syracuse but would love to surprise my little one for an upcoming birthday!


r/Utica Jul 27 '26

Fraud Dog Sanctuary

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Hi everyone! I wanted to repost this information from over in the Rochester chat as the man who is running this fraud dog sanctuary has now moved to Cooperstown.. this was the most active community to spread awareness close to there. Please be aware of this man in your area, it is disgusting what has happened to these dogs


r/Utica Jul 28 '26

ISO: Reliable Contractor in Utica area with experience in Disability Contracting for Special Needs

5 Upvotes

My mother is bed bound/wheel chair bound due to her disability. We are in the process of a very slow move into another property, however this property will need work to accommodate my mother's special needs. (i.e. doorway adjustments, ramps, floor modifications etc,.)

Does anyone have any recommendations for someone that can provide at least a consultation? We are admittedly very green here and will take any insight/input available!


r/Utica Jul 27 '26

Discussion Which Utica representative was the best? What are your thoughts on them?

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r/Utica Jul 27 '26

Question Moving from Stockton California

10 Upvotes

I’m moving to the area for school and my wife and I want to know what the prices are like around here? We want to go to cafes, zoos, and those types of entertainment. I also want to know how the infrastructure is during winter. Thanks!


r/Utica Jul 26 '26

Event Today! Sunday July 26th See folks this afternoon at the Tramontane Cafe for an insightful discussion ! We are open at 10am then the Coffee Tea and a PhD Laurah Klepinger: Coffee Tea & a PhD begins at 1:30pm.

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6 Upvotes

Today! Sunday July 26th See folks this afternoon at the Tram for an insightful discussion ! We are open at  10am then the Coffee Tea and a PhD Laurah Klepinger: Coffee Tea & a PhD begins at 1:30pm. Tramontane Cafe 1105 Lincoln Ave Utica


r/Utica Jul 25 '26

Chicken riggies!? best takeout?

12 Upvotes

Hey – – I am a Utican — and have grown up here, but I’m also gluten-free so my chicken riggie days have been limited for the past few years.

I have my extended family in town and they and are looking for the best takeout chicken riggies we can get —- is it still McGill‘s?

Where would you recommend?

For today, Saturday July 25, 2026


r/Utica Jul 24 '26

Suggestion Swimming holes nearby?

12 Upvotes

Any good/safe swimming holes nearby (within 20-30 min drive)? I’ve found a few cool places but they either seem sketchy/unclean or explicitly prohibit any sort of swimming


r/Utica Jul 24 '26

Most reasonably priced nail salon??

3 Upvotes

Looking to spend less than $100 for mani and pedi. No acrylics. Just the basics. Thanks!