Karam appeared before Oneida County Court Judge Michael L. Dwyer Thursday morning and both his defense attorneys and the District Attorney s Office asked for an adjournment. Assistant District Attorney Laurie Lisi said they were "inching towards" a possible plea deal in the case.
After more than a year on paid administrative leave, Utica City School District Superintendent Bruce Karam was terminated Monday by a 5-2 vote of the Board of Education.
A former mayor and the school superintendent in the City of Utica are both facing charges amid allegations they used taxpayer funds and resources to support political campaigns and a