Paths to walk and ride horse-drawn carriages on, just over the Starch Factory Creek, used to greet visitors to Frederick T. Proctor Park.
The 8-acre triangular wedge, nestled between the creek, Bleecker Street and Masonic Care Community of New York, is now overgrown with trees and invasive species. Hints of the portion of the park’s former glory have been unearthed, which was originally designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr.
Some long-time residents of the area remember something used to be across the creek, which was once spanned by a trio of bridges. Today, only one bridge built by the Works Progress Administration in 1940, crosses the creek.
Utica Police are continuing to deal with an increase in violence in the city. Whether it be gun shots or other forms of violence, the police are responding to incidents almost daily.
Officials say units were called to a convenience store on Oneida Street Monday at approximately 10 a.m. regarding a stabbing incident. Police say the victim and another man were engaged in an altercation.
Officers say 29-year-old Davarr Pedlar allegedly stabbed the victim in the stomach. The victim was then transported to St. Elizabeth’s in Utica for serious injuries, but is expected to survive. Pedlar is facing 1st degree Assault charges.
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