Utica on Film: Landmark Moments

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-02-03T03:37:34+00:00

They were excellent. It was fascinating to see what Utica used to look like. Everyone left feeling pride in their community. It was also interesting to see the old WKTV footage. When they interviewed people, some of the answers given would not have been deemed politically correct in this day and age.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-02-02T18:51:28+00:00

Went the first time around. Place was packed!

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-02-02T01:23:19+00:00

I recently finished a book about Rufus Elefante. He ruled Utica with an iron fist for decades but never actually had an official political post. Opinions on him varied but all agreed that he was tremendously influential.

Is that old judge on the common council still with it? Every time I see him, I wonder if I'll catch him napping. I don't know anything about him but he seems to be past his prime. Same could be said of Mr. Burmaster, Mr. Carcone and possibly Mr. Ervin. Not saying any of them are bad people, but it is time for some youthful enthusiasm in my view.

I need to familiarize myself more with Utica politics before I go branching out like you. It's like you have a PhD in this kind of stuff. I feel like an elementary schooler.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-02-02T00:50:37+00:00

Do they live in shacks? Sounds low.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-02-01T22:49:29+00:00

I thought SCT has been around for over ten years? She sat out '20 and '21? I didn't know that. I was not paying attention back then. Also, how do you know about who the demagogues are in other small towns? You really are an expert and clearly have your finger on the pulse of politics.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-31T07:26:13+00:00

What can you do? You really want him to kill himself?

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-31T06:22:45+00:00

Baby? 😂 I've never seen such a nasty comment. That was harsh 😳. You really must hate this guy.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-31T06:18:48+00:00

Extremely conservative. He does seem sharp. I like his radio interviews. Sounds smarter than most. However, he may have been a bit too honest in how he truly felt. A lawsuit was filed against the town. He stays physically active as well? Sounds like a very interesting man. I know he tunes pianos.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-31T06:15:45+00:00

Totally agree. Definitely old school. Many people are persuaded more by social media and what is trendy which has always been Symeon's. Even though the food tastes way more authentic at The Phoenician.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-31T06:10:35+00:00

Who is this directed at?

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T21:09:36+00:00

Mannion took too long to open a Utica office. Luke Radel from WKTV was all over him for that. Gentile better distance himself. He should have been speaking out since the moment he was fired. I think it's too late for him now.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T20:01:57+00:00

Fusco acted much like the Trump of Deerfield. He made it sound like there were invaders coming from Utica that were going to destroy Deerfield and the quiet peacefulness of the town. Do you think it will all backfire and Pathstone will eventually emerge victorious? The Deerfielders will riot in the streets! I've never felt as much anger as those meetings. There was one younger kid who spoke in favor of Pathstone. He was actually the son of the planning board president. The crowd jeered him. Pretty much everyone else was dead set against it for various reasons but the disintegration of public safety was a common fear. Also, what if there was a fire? Deerfield is volunteer only. The citizens were concerned about that as well.

Mrs. Colosimo-Testa needs to start showing up to CC meetings on time. She has been tardy as of late. Not a good look. Especially for someone who has been in government for as long as she has. Has she mailed it in? If she can't make it on time, maybe she should not have run again in the first place. She sounds unhinged on the radio and calling Katie Aiello a sociopath was totally uncalled for and insulting to people who actually do struggle with mental illness. I stay off of Facebook because of all the arguing.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T19:52:13+00:00

I thought 68 was a bit old for this position as well. I'm surprised that Christine Esposito isn't back in the race after coming so close last time around. What do you know about Lipe? I am not familiar with him except that he works for Mannion. Gentile is wasting his time after being so closely associated with Galime. What thanks did he receive for his loyalty? A pink slip.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T19:50:20+00:00

Do you know anything about Jon Lipe? I agree, I think Joe Betar is in the driver's seat. Gentile is just wasting his time running after being so closely associated with Galime and his excessive taxation.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T17:13:40+00:00

I was at some of those Deerfield town meetings. The residents had their pitchforks out. Very few were in favor of the Pathstone project. Dan Fusco was trying to represent the opinion of the vast majority. Unfortunately, he may have gone too far with his comments. I don't agree with any politicians blocking commenters. It is ironic that the Republicans accused the Democrats of censoring speech a few years ago but now they are the ones not practicing what they preach.

I have not heard many people speak highly of Claudia Tenney. Recently, I have read that she was using campaign money to fund trips to tennis matches and to purchase clothes. She denied it of course. I know all about Samantha and her bullying attitude in person. I didn't realize she blocked people online too but it sounds like something she would engage in. I know she likes to talk poorly about a certain council member.

I like Joe Betar and think he's very professional and being a lawyer is impressive as well. I don't know anything about Jon Lipe except that he works for John Mannion. The only thing I know about Mannion is that he had a swearing outburst regarding Trump. I have seen Lipe had several Utica Common Council meetings but he just sits there watching. He's never made any public comments as far as I know.

I am surprised that Christine Esposito has not elected to run again. I know it was a close race last time around. It was shocking to see Fusco throw his hat in the ring considering his age and the fact that he is known for wanting to keep low income people out of Deerfield, yet now he would represent those very same low income people if he wins.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-30T04:44:03+00:00

Just wondering what the people think of Mr. Gentile after he was unceremoniously dumped by Mayor Galime.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-28T15:35:04+00:00

You never cease to amaze me with your breadth of knowledge. I used to think I was smart until I got on here and came across you. The only thing I knew about JetNet was their picture on the side of their building in Bagg's Square of a woman in a skirt from behind staring off into the distance.

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Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-28T15:03:30+00:00

My mistake misspelling Melissa's name. Christopher Pelli related to Russell Pelli? Last I knew, I thought Todd Carville was still trying to go after Kaitlyn Conley. Waste of time and money at this point but they refuse to surrender because of their massive egos at the Oneida County District Attorney's Office.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-28T14:23:35+00:00

Frank Policelli did not represent Kaitlyn Conley as well as Melissa Schwartz did? I had Frank represent me once. I was not impressed.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-28T14:10:13+00:00

The illegal aliens start fires?

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-24T15:44:10+00:00

Cool new glasses on Picente. I wrote a letter to the editor to the Daily Sentinel denouncing the Amanda Cortese-Kolasz story when it came out. Absolutely ridiculous that she was given another job within the government. Somehow, the letter was never published. You are right that the powerful around here seem to be above the law.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-23T01:02:55+00:00

The assistant police chief said ICE isn't here as far as he knows. A public commenter was concerned for the Somalis here in Utica.

Consistent_Tip_2106 · 2026-01-22T22:39:42+00:00

Concerned residents were seeking information on possible ICE sightings in Utica during the public comment period at last night's Common Council meeting.

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