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Adventures Along the Mohawk: Moss Island Whether you park at Canal Place in Little Falls, and walk along the canal to Moss Island, park under the bridge off Route 169 east of the city and climb over Lock 17, or paddle (rent a kayak from the marina or BYO) and paddle to the beach at Moss Island, you definitely don’t want to miss exploring this … Continue reading Listen or Watch Show 29
Did you know Utica made it onto the big screen with Adrien Brody? Here are a few scenes from Clean, the crime drama starring Brody that was filmed in and around Utica. If you know the city, it’s fun spotting familiar streets and buildings showing up behind all the action. We put together a few of the Utica shots — with a little vintage Utica … Continue reading When Adrien Brody’s “Clean” Was Filmed in Utica
Remember when television actually ended for the night? Here’s a little piece of old television history — the kind of station sign-off many of us remember from years ago. This one features the familiar words from High Flight, ending with “touched the face of God.” It’s hard to imagine now, with television running around the clock, but there was a time when this meant it … Continue reading Remember When TV Stations Signed Off for the Night?
How about a trip to the Utica Zoo… in the 1950s! Here’s some great old home movie footage from Tony Taurisano’s collection showing a day at the Utica Zoo more than 70 years ago. The zoo has been part of Utica since 1914, so even when these movies were taken, generations of local families had already been visiting. The shots may be a little rough, … Continue reading A Trip to the Utica Zoo in the 1950s
