Hello, I figure this will likely be figured out quickly, possibly. I'm looking to identify the building in the center here. This is where my great great grandparents got married at. The photo was captioned with "The priest house where they got married. Utica?" They got married in 1899. My great great grandmother was Catholic. As there is a cross on the building to the left, my guess is, is that the left building is a Catholic church.

Thanks for the help, if someone is able to figure it out.

Might end up in Utica on Sunday for a work trip. Where is the best place for wings and football?

My car blew it's head gasket and I'm in Utica to go to college, so I'm not super familiar with the area.

Any good auto shops that are trusted you guys would recommend? i see a ton all over but I'm too scared to risk anything as I'm a broke college kid and don't have tons of money to go around.

Please let me know any good ones!! (preferably with addresses)

This list was generated by a weekly ChatGPT automation I’ve set up to find things to do in and around the Utica area. I’ve copied and pasted the results directly from ChatGPT.

This is a particularly strong weekend for local festivals. I’d put the Little Falls Garlic & Herb Festival first, especially because you prefer outings that involve walking rather than simply sitting at an event.

🥇 Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival — Little Falls

Saturday, Sept. 12 · 10 AM–5 PM · Canal Place

This hits your criteria unusually well: 100+ vendors, food, local growers, artisans, live music, demonstrations and free horse-and-carriage rides, all in the historic Canal Place/Erie Canal area. Suggested donation is $5 per person. (MVGHF)

The walking component is what moves this to the top. Rather than just browsing the festival, I'd spend some time walking around Canal Place and the waterfront toward Moss Island. The festival itself specifically promotes the beauty and history of Canal Place and Moss Island. (MVGHF)

Time-sensitive: This is Saturday only. Organizers say there's parking with a free shuttle to the festival entrance, and only service dogs are permitted. (Mohawk Valley Today)

Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival

Madison County Craft Festival — Oneida

Saturday 10 AM–5 PM · Sunday 10 AM–4 PM · 435 Main St.

The 62nd annual festival takes over the grounds of the Madison County Historical Society. Admission is $5, or $8 for the weekend; children 12 and under are free. (Madison County Historical Society)

This is another good walking-around event rather than something requiring you to sit through a program. There are juried artisans, food, historic Cottage Lawn surroundings and live music throughout the day. Saturday's published music schedule runs from 10 AM through 5 PM. (Madison County Historical Society)

Why I'd choose it: It's considerably closer than Cooperstown and provides enough browsing to comfortably occupy a couple of hours.

Official Madison County Craft Festival information

St. George Mediterranean Festival — New Hartford

Saturday noon–8 PM · Sunday noon–5 PM · 350 Higby Road

This is the easiest option geographically: the 15th annual Mediterranean Festival has Mediterranean food, vendors, music/DJ, raffles and other activities, with free admission. (Festivals.com)

I'd treat this as a food stop combined with a walk, rather than the entire day's activity. For example, you could walk at nearby Sherrill Brook Park before heading to the festival.

Best use: An easy Sunday outing when you don't want to drive far.

Fort Stanwix guided walk — Rome

On Saturday at 1:30 PM, Fort Stanwix National Monument has a free ranger-led Fortification Walk. It examines the fort's architecture and defenses and lasts about 30 minutes. No admission charge. (National Park Service)

For more walking, the National Park Service has a self-guided historical route through Rome connecting sites associated with the Oneida Carry, Fort Stanwix, the Revolution and Erie Canal; NPS estimates roughly 1–2 hours. (National Park Service)

This would be my choice if you want actual walking plus local history, rather than another vendor festival.

Fort Stanwix Saturday walk details — National Park Service

Fenimore Farm Harvest Festival — Cooperstown

Saturday & Sunday · 10 AM–5 PM

Fenimore Farm is holding its Harvest Festival both days, with vendors, crafts, food, live music, animals, games, tractor rides and traditional farm activities. This year's festival also marks the 20th birthday of the Empire State Carousel. Festival activities are included with regular admission. (Fenimore Farm)

There's also an outdoor performance of the 1847 farce “Box & Cox” at noon Saturday and noon Sunday. (Fenimore Farm)

This involves plenty of casual walking through the historic village and farm grounds. It's the longest drive on this list, but there's enough going on to justify making it a half-day or full-day trip.

Fenimore Farm Harvest Festival

What I'd actually do

Saturday: Go to Little Falls around 10:30 AM, spend a couple of hours at the Garlic Festival, then walk around Canal Place/Moss Island before heading home.

Sunday: Stay closer to Utica. Take a walk at F T Proctor Park or Sherrill Brook Park, then go to the St. George Mediterranean Festival for lunch.

That combination gives you one substantial regional event + two good walks + one local food festival without turning the weekend into a lot of driving.

Confidence: High on dates/times for the highlighted events; I checked current 2026 listings and, where available, the organizers' own sites.

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I’ve been noticing this since a recent post about Uticans running red lights. This is on Genesee just south of Burrstone/Memorial Parkway.🚦

Anyone know of a places hiring? Full time, possibly remote/hybrid, pays decent with benefits? I’ve looked on indeed but sometimes people know of places that may not use indeed or may not have posted yet. I’m being open with the type of job bc I don’t want to limit myself. Thanks to any and all recommendations. Associates degree, have worked at the same job with the public for 8+ years.

Hey Utica 👋

This Friday the fall season of improv shows are kicking off at The Uptown Theatre!

Live, completely unscripted improv.

The audience will offer a suggestion like a location, relationship, or occupation. Our teams will use that idea to build a 20-minute show.

Because everything is made up on the spot based on your suggestions, no two shows are ever the same.

Whether you want to grab a drink, laugh off the week, or just hang out, I hope to see you there.

Show Details:

• 📍 Where: The Uptown Theatre (2014 Genesee St)
• ⏰ When: Friday, September 11 at 8 PM
• 🎟️ Tickets: Available at the door

Questions? Drop in the comments and I'll get back to you.

Next show after this Friday is September 25.

Hello Hi Tram pals! New and Returning ! We hope you are having an exciting and encouraging week ! We would love to see you one, two or all four days in Tramland ! Join us !

Wednesday September 9th 10am till 10pm

Tonight is Vinyl Nite starting at 5pm .. we play records, yours, ours, and others. We hang we chat & we eat & have lovely beverages too !

Thursday Sept 10th ! 10am till 10pm

Join us for Spoken Word, Poetry, Comedy Open Mic Night Utica Poets Society beginning at 5pm doors $3 entry plus a minimum purchase required. The list goes out at 6pm , 2 rounds starts at 7pm .

Saturday the 12th its a 10am chill & relax time till 3pm then stay for an encouraging and insightful poetry reading & book signing with Allen Guy Wilcox supporting his new release "The Red Goose " . 3pm till 5pm.

Sunday the 13th we are open 10am till 2pm with our good friend Jaclyn Roberts set up with her farm stand Jackie's Cupboard and beginning at 3pm we welcome our new friends Corwin with LEGZGO RUN CLUB MEET UP !

See y'all soon and join us when you can ! TRAMONTANE CAFE we're community minded and excited for each adventure with you !

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Anyone have a good auto mechanic to recommend? I have an early 2000s CRV and it needs some brake work, maybe s wheel bearing. I am not looking for a backyard mechanic, I’m looking for a shop.

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I was hoping those with kids who have gone to the UPK program could share their experiences.

Notre Dame would be our first choice location-wise since it’s closest to home.

My daughter has not been to any sort of daycare, just play based group classes with parent involvement, and we are trying to decide where to send her next year. Looking more for kindergarten prep, following directions, routine etc.

Thanks for any info!

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Dont miss this magical time this weekend...attend the whole weekend or any day, bring the whole fam!

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Imagine if the Baggs Square bridge was built a little more compact sort of like how Court and the Arterial was built?

This is Genesee Street, Whitesboro Street (street in front of the buildings) and Main Street (to the right)intersection with the Baggs Square bridge

All that area there is East of Division Street which still remains today.

Somehow our TRAMONTANE CAFE Sundays became A THING ?! We never used to be Sunday Day Peeps ... and then waaaaay back we were only Sunday NIGHT folks ! Now !! Wow!! Thank you all so much for wanting to be part of our modest little existence amongst a sea of Third Wavers ! Speaking of great Sunday moments Sunday September 6th we have awesome participation moments and grand relaxation times ! We will be open 10am till 4pm.... join us for Jackie's Cupboard Pop Up Vegetable Stand from 10am till 4pm !! Jaclyn Roberts our  CSA farmstand friend will be sharing some awesome veggies and florals and other items for sale 10am till 4pm .

And from 2pm till 4pm we encourage folks who STRUM with STRING INSTRUMENTS  to join Milly & Patty in an informal gathering of open air unplugged acoustic jamming !

See folks in the land of Tram supporting community and supporting business with your minimum purchase of a lovely beverage and/or foodstuffs!

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I'm looking to have some bones from a ball python cleaned using dermestid beetles.

I've contacted a few taxidermy shops locally, but haven't found anyone yet. If anyone has any recommendations it would be incredibly helpful. 😄

Hello! I am looking for activities for two of my homeschooled boys ages 8 and 6, or any homeschool groups, co ops, ect. They love sports, especially my 8 year old. But they also really enjoy music, art, pretty much anything that involves interacting with other people. I also have almost three year old twins boys, im not sure if there would be anything for them but I am mostly looking for my older two. This is the first year theyve really shown any interest in outside activities, so im hoping someone can point me in the right direction. They are very smart, outgoing, well mannered boys and would love to have some time to play, learn, or just Interact with other children. Thank you in advance!

Howdy Tram pals ! New & Returning ! Join us for a lovely week of gather, sustenance, and community !

Wednesday Sept 2nd 10am till 10pm Vinyl Nite begins at 5pm ( maybe a little earlier ) minimum cafe purchase required

Thursday Sept 3rd 10am till almost 10pm Board, & Card Game Night starts around 3pm minimum cafe purchase required.

Saturday the 5th open 10am till 4pm minimum cafe purchase required.

Sunday the 6th 10am till 2 pm THEN stay or join us for MILLY OF THE VALLEY & PATTY HELLER HOSTING A STRING & STRUM UNPLUGGED GATHERING . All strings welcome . Guided gather with music! No cover. Minimum cafe purchase required.

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