Utica, NY - A Brief History (New York State) 

Yup, same here.I left for the same reasons. I remember in the 60's into the 70's when most of the industry left Utica .

Sad but true. Given the great history Utica once had, it really bugs me that politicians and their bogus self serving policies have ruined this place. It's going to take a major political overhaul to turn things around.

That is so cool! I grew up in Rome in the 90s but was in Utica all the time. I have only been to Chicago once though. Cheers

Very true but I have found lots of kindness downstate as well, you just have to dig a little for it. Thanks for watching!

NYC have nice people better than GA..the entire state has free spirit people I'm from Rochester NY

If they start voting republican sure but that aint happening.. The place is a haven for criminals and ghosts" undocumented persons". Grew up and spend most of my life there.... its gotten so bad. Not just the crime but the mentality.

It needs a swift change of direction, that's for sure.

The state taxation caused most of the industry to flee Utica in the 60's and 70's. If that doesn't change,Utica will probably not rise again.

@@davidmarks5400 Good point. It needs to rise again because look at the alternative. It isn't pretty, which is a shame because it used to be.

Been hearing that for years

Respect! Thank you very much for watching

@BuffaloHarry719 leave NY while you can

Very true. Right over an historical tow path too.....

What a mess

Thanks!

It really is! Thanks

I didn't know that ! Very cool.

@jimdep6542 I had a boss who did carpet, and he said he did Joe's mother's house. During the installation of the carpet, he could hear a kid (who must've had the day off) ripping on guitar.

😢😢😢😢😢

Norwich would be great too.

Many thanks!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Same - I moved away a decade ago and live downstate now

Of course: Google sheets for researching/writing, Midjourney for AI images, Blender for 3d maps, and Final Cut Pro for editing. Thanks for watching!

Thank you

Thank you!

I think I will! Thanks for the idea

There sure is!

I didn't know that either ........wow !

Yes! Thanks for watching

I am going to get this book, thanks for the recommendation!

@@LocalNYhistory Good, glad to hear that. I have a link to a Utica phone book directory from 1883 . Not only does it show the names and addresses, but also shows what their profession was and sometimes their employers. I looked up several people mentioned in the book, including Joe Bromley and sure enough , they were all listed along with the streets they lived on. Many of the railroad employees, which there were many, lived very close to the railyard, on streets like Washington St, Water St, etc and many of those homes .....and even streets aren't there anymore., but you'll see them on old maps from that time period. If you don't mind, get back to me with a message here after you have a chance to read it. It would be fun to brainstorm some of the events, people, locations and landmarks.

Yes

Same!

And will there be a thrice?

Haha! I went to school there and lived there for a bit after but still visit from time to time

Haha same

I assume you mean metaphorically? It's still going as the Utica Observer Dispatch

You think so? I didn't get that feeling when I lived there

My dad Frank S Picente was no doubt in my mind a mobster..

And yes Anthony is my cousin...

I mentioned the mafia, didn't I?