r/Utica

Looking for info on events this weekend!

I miss the 315 events posts :(

Steeeeeeeeeeet. My god you fkn suck. Has anyone had better service at Nye? Idk what else to do. It's a haul, but maybe worth it? We are bound and gagged by Ford at this point (3 paid off Fords, I will accept these vehicles as my sarcophagi if rates stay the same) but holy SHIIIT Street should be classified as cruel and unusual punishment.

I (32m) am quite introverted and have always kept to myself. I've lived here my whole life. I work in downtown and lately I've been wanting to come out of my shell. I have 1 friend but he doesn't go out much either. I like spending time in nature and such. But other then that I don't go out much

Would appreciate any pointers or even a place to grab a bite during lunch to hopefully meet people... Hope to find someone to vibe with. Would make things easier.

Hey all! Chill guy here, new to the area! I work from home, so thought I'd try reddit as a way to make some prospective new friends. Into nature, hiking, movie nights (especially horror), road trips, or just chilling and having a good yap. Feel free to reach out if you are in the area! Please no one under 21. Thanks!

I need help. I am the one who's white 2009 nissan maxima was just stolen & found. I am missing everything i own from inside of that vehicle. I will crosspost this to Utica as well, but if anyone sees clear bags of stuffed animals, grey tarp bags of clothes, a large grey trashbag with blue strings full of stuffed animals, a clear tub of kitchen appliances, or specifically a hand knitted, pastel blue, & rainbow baby blanket near Rome, please tell me. It is my Fiance's late sister's baby blanket. It is priceless. I dont have any money to offer, but i will forever be in your debt.

Looking for recommendations for solar panel installers. We have an existing system we need to add on to (installer is out of business).

Have a quote from PTM Solar, anyone have experience with them?

Is anyone here a member of the green field fish and game club that could help me get in touch with them? I mailed my membership paperwork to them plus cash but I haven’t heard anything from them and the only contact info they have is an email which hasn’t gotten back to me.

If anyone sees a white 2009 nissan maxima, no front plate, back plate 973AFU south carolina... please call onieda county sheriffs. Ill put pic/info in the comments. Happy 24th bday to me 😃👍

Will be in Utica tomorrow for my daughter’s dance competition. It’s held at Stanley Theater. Gotta watch the Sabres keep the series alive while I’m waiting for the competition to wrap up and need something walking distance from there. Griffin’s Pub seems to be a solid option. Others? Any Sabres fans around or am I too far east???

Has anyone else noticed the surge in crime around Proctor Park lately? It feels like every time you turn around, there’s another incident, and it’s becoming a pattern we can’t ignore anymore.
What’s most upsetting is the children’s playground. It has become a magnet for sketchy people hanging out at all hours, openly doing drugs and dealing with "business" right where families are trying to bring their kids. It’s not just a "once in a while" thing—it’s happening constantly. Visitors cars being broken into and belongings stolen.
The worst part? There are zero cameras at the playground to protect visitors or deter this behavior.
How is it that in 2026, one of our main parks doesn't have basic surveillance? We need the city to step up. We need:

1. High-definition cameras installed immediately at the playground.
2. Facial recognition technology to identify repeat offenders.
3. Direct links to the UPD so they can monitor the feed and respond in real-time before things escalate.
   Our kids deserve a place to play without stepping over needles or feeling unsafe. Has anyone else reached out to the City Council or UPD about this? What is it going to take for them to actually secure the park?

Dan Fusco vs Mike Gentile

Who are you voting for and/or who do you think will win?

Fusco has the Conservative line while Gentile could be considered more moderate like his friend the Mayor. GOP committee is backing Fusco.

I’m wondering if anyone has any good date ideas near the Utica area. I’ve been talking to this guy and we’ve been out once and im not sure what there is to do out there as I’m not from there and he’s new to the area. I’m also looking for something that will help me in particular loosen up a bit and shake off the awkwardness I get around new people I meet. Any ideas are appreciated.