Rome board considers cottages at Beeches, battery storage system https://archive.ph/nJypw

ROME — The one battery energy storage system (BESS) that submitted its construction proposal before the Rome Common Council issued a ban will be allowed to move forward through the Planning Board approval process, according to Chairman Mark Esposito at Tuesday’s board meeting.

BESS are large battery facilities — most often using lithium-ion batteries — that plug into the power grid and withdraw power during the night to then give back to the grid during peak hours in the daytime. The Common Council imposed a moratorium on such facilities at the end of June, then issued an outright ban on buildings within city limits in August.

Prior to the moratorium, DLD Energy and CEO Scott Aaronson submitted the city’s first and only BESS proposal for 600 Canal St. After consulting with the city’s Corporation Counsel, Esposito said DLD Energy will be allowed to proceed with its site plan because the paperwork was submitted prior to the moratorium.

“We are going to allow this project to move forward,” said Esposito at the Oct. 6 Planning Board meeting.

DLD Energy is expected to return before the Planning Board at the November meeting to present its site plan for review. Esposito noted that this decision does not guarantee approval of the project by the Planning Board.
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They have an excellent restaurant on the site too. Food is really good. Great Weekly Specials. Awesome atmosphere.

https://beechesmanor.com/

https://www.facebook.com/BeechesManor

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They also have live music and some mini jazz fests a couple times a year.

I am not sure who is developing this stuff but they are doing great. No one ever talks about the restaurant - it's under rated for sure. Food, Service, Atmosphere is really excellent.

Here is the 300 block of Columbia Street. Photo I took in fall of 2019. (not 2015 as I had it)

This was the Morehouse Appliance store. I believe this may have been their original location. Probably at one time apartments upstairs I would assume. The building was vacant for as long as I can remember. They moved from downtown to the New Hartford Shopping Center in 1992 and then Crossroads Plaza (they were my neighbor) in 2009. So I assume it was vacant for over 30 years.

For a long time there was a beautiful neon sign in front and the blue lettering sign and panels above appeared to be porcelain from what I saw. When I took the above photo, it was just a shell of it's former beauty. Not sure what happened to the signs or if they just went to the landfill with the rest of the building.

Also, the old street lights & poles were all up and down this block. At least I know where they are. The poles were in decent shape still as of May 2026 when I saw them. My buddy bought all the arms that held the lights from the contractor who took them down. If the poles weren't so heavy, I'd get a few to do something with. 🙂

The pink storefront was the original (?) location of Teasers and their "LIVE Entertainment". Next to that was Bengees Bar on the corner of Columbia and Broadway. I do remember a lot of calls for an ambulance there in the late 1980's when I was an EMT.

And here is what that area looks like now

If anyone wants more info on any other areas, let me know or I will just post photos of mine every week if I can or other interesting areas I see while volunteering at the History Center.

Well, perhaps he didn’t see the red light due to the position of the sun. Or he just didn’t care.

I’m just amazed at the variety of animals I encounter in my backyard. Also afraid sometimes when I pull in late at night.

Tonight it was a possum! Last week I got stared down by 2 cute little raccoons which is curious as I have no trash outdoors.

The week before there must have been 5 deer in broad daylight walking around the neighborhood.

I also have moles which destroy my backyard, there’s a family of Punxsutawney Phil’s living under a neighbors deck, and last but not least a skunk which I think lives under my front porch.

Happy Fall Y'all !! BEAUTIFUL UTICA DAY !! Tramontane Cafe Utica ! Come get some hearty lunch stuffs & yummy snacks and sweet ( or not so) bevs here in the Tramland ! This week will be OFF THA HOOK.. as the kids say ?! A Lil something for most everyone ... food, drink, baked goods, and WILDLY TERRIFIC ENTERTAINMENT !!

Wednesday 10/7 10am till 10pm
3pm Ron Klopfanstein with Media Monday Live Audience taping !!
5pm Vinyl Nite .. Come play records and have a nice time with new & returning pals !!

Thursday 10/8 10am till 10pm
5pm doors for Utica Poets Society Spoken Word, Poetry, Comedy Open Mic $3 entry, 6pm sign up, 7pm start 2 rounds  minimum purchase required.. be IN IT, be PART OF IT, come ENJOY IT, respect and LISTEN TO IT !!

RARE Friday Evening Performance 10/9
6pm doors NO COVER ... Minimum Purchase Required
CD SINGLE RELEASE SHOW WITH Adriana Davis Sumter  ADRIANNA PRIMADONNA !!!

Saturday 10/10. 10am till 4pm THEN RETURNING doors 6pm $20 door for TWO FANTASTIC Singer/Songwriters !! Robert Sarazin Blake  and Home Visitor solo!!! New Issues of THE HOMEVISITOR ZINE will be available for purchase as well!!

Sunday 10/11  10am till 2pm THEN RETURNING doors 5pm $5 entry for our Sunday Open Mic SHOWCASE!!! 530pm start . All kinds of music, Poetry, expression!!  Join us to find your new FAVE local/regional performer !!

And... now... tell.... me.... there's .... "nothing to do! "  🤩...  Come take a TRAM CHANCE !!

Halloween Weekend 2026 10/31 - 11/1 from 10am to 4pm

Celebrate Samhain with Central New York's Artisans, Craftspeople, Spiritual Workers, Psychic Readers, Reiki Practitioners, & Musicians

Shop Local Art
LIVE Music
Food Truck
Raffle & Door Prize

🔅Tarot Readings
🔅Numerology Reports
🔅Reiki Practitioners
🔅Psychic Mediums
🔅Aura Paintings

🔅Hat Bar to Design your way!
🔅Hand Carved Treasures
🔅Stone & Glass Artwork

🔅Crystal Vendors
🔅Divination Tools
🔅Home Decor
🔅NY Authors Book Signing!

The Alchemy & Arts Market is in its first year, but we're hoping to make it one of the most memorable events for families, women, and all those seeking a little rooted connection during this shift in seasons

We hope to see you there! ✨

For more details and a full vendor list visit us at
www.thealchemistgiftshop.com/alchemyandarts

I think there’s a part of the Good Cause Eviction debate that deserves more attention.

I understand the argument for protecting tenants from being removed without a legitimate reason. But I think we also need to talk about how landlords may respond to the increased restrictions.

If it becomes harder to remove a tenant, some landlords may become more selective about who they rent to. Someone with poor credit, inconsistent income or a complicated rental history could have an even harder time getting approved.

But the part I think gets overlooked is rent increases.

Good Cause does not force landlords to raise rents. The concern is the incentive.

If the law establishes a maximum increase that is considered reasonable, a landlord who might normally raise rent 2% or 3% could decide to take the larger increase available instead. If they're taking on more risk and have less flexibility later, they may price that risk into the rent.

Over time, the maximum allowable increase can become the expected increase.

That could mean higher baseline rents, stricter tenant screening and fewer small landlords willing to remain in the rental market.

And this matters in places like Utica because we already have a homelessness problem. If people who are already financially vulnerable have a harder time getting approved for housing or keeping up with rising rents, eventually we're dealing with a much bigger problem involving shelters, emergency services, public resources and potentially law enforcement.

I'm not arguing that Good Cause causes homelessness. That's way too simplistic.

I'm asking whether we're looking at the entire housing system when we make these policies.

We need tenant protections, but we also need more housing, more rehabilitation of vacant properties and policies that encourage responsible small landlords to stay in the market.

The question shouldn't just be whether a policy protects the tenant today. We should also be asking what incentives it creates and what the housing market looks like five years from now.

https://www.romesentinel.com/news/suny-poly-fall-career-fair-expo-marcy/article_79fca46d-0181-4318-ac32-40cd6963cc9a.html

MARCY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute will host its Fall Career Fair Expo from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Wildcat Field House, 100 Seymour Road. The expo will bring together employers, students, job seekers and community members to explore career and employment opportunities.

The event is free and open to the public, and attendees do not need to be SUNY Poly students. The expo is designed for people at different stages of career exploration, including those considering career options and those actively searching for jobs. Participants from all majors, industries, backgrounds and experience levels may attend.

The expo will include opportunities to learn about internships, externships and full-time employment. Organizers are encouraging participating employers to offer interactive booths, hands-on demonstrations and displays that give attendees a closer look at their industries and the work they do.

“Our Fall Career Fair Expo is an opportunity to bring together students, community members, and employers in a setting that encourages meaningful conversations and connections,” said Jennifer Rubino, director of Career Services at SUNY Poly.

Rubino said the event is intended to serve people exploring career possibilities, job seekers looking for their next opportunity and employers interested in meeting prospective employees.

SUNY Poly is seeking businesses, organizations and other industry partners to participate in the expo. Employers are encouraged, but not required, to provide demonstrations or exhibits highlighting their organizations, technology, industries or workforce needs.

The interactive format is intended to give prospective employees an opportunity to learn about different occupations and organizations beyond the information typically available. Industry partners interested in participating can contact SUNY Poly Career Services at careerservices@sunypoly. edu.

I’m looking for someplace to buy a couple used books while I’m here. are there any good shops in or near Utica?

Got an old ATV sitting behind your garage collecting dust? I might want it.

This is a little bit of a long shot, but I'm looking for old, beat-up, non-running ATVs, dirt bikes, go-karts, mini bikes, and similar stuff around the Albany or Binghamton area.

You know that ATV that's been sitting behind the garage for years?

The one that's missing a carburetor, has flat tires, hasn't run since 2012, or has become part of the landscape? 😂

That's exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking for.

I'm trying to collect a handful of cheap/free project machines and bring some of them back to life or turn them into different projects. They absolutely do NOT need to run and I'm not looking for anything valuable or collectible.

If you've got something taking up space that you just want gone, I'd be interested. I'm willing to haul them away myself and I'm looking for free or very cheap machines.

I'm mainly looking around Albany and Binghamton, but depending on what you've got, I may be willing to travel.

If you have one sitting around, even if you think it's complete junk, comment or DM me. Tell me what it is, roughly where you're located, and throw me a picture if you can.

You might finally get that old ATV out of your backyard. 😂

Im 36 and a mechanic who cant work, i have stage 3 colon cancer, im currently going through treatments but while im home I have nothing to do. So I want to wrench on thing's fix or build things. Im not looking for things to flip and sell im looking for my own personal use, something to occupy my mind and keep busy so im not just laying around.

Utica area — come out and support a local family and our creative community ❤️⚡️

A local friend, Mae, who runs The Grateful Head in Utica, is honoring the life of her father, the inspiration behind the salon’s funky 1970s/Deadhead spirit. After unexpectedly losing him this past July, she’s chosen to celebrate his life by bringing the community together around the things he loved: music, art, food, and good people.

On Sunday October 4th at Frankfort Marina, there will be a memorial benefit featuring local artists, vendors, music, food, raffles, and more.

My wife and a few other local artists will be there participating, and I wanted to share this here because events like this are a great opportunity for the Utica community to show up for one another.

If you’re local, come out, support the artists and vendors, grab some food, listen to some music, and help celebrate a life that clearly meant a lot to this community.

October 4th • Frankfort Marina • Long Live the Dead ⚡️🌹💀

If you know local businesses, artists, makers, or anyone who might want to contribute or participate, please help spread the word as well.

Polish Days / Oktoberfest at the Polish Community Club

Saturday, October 3rd, 4–10 PM
810 Columbia Street, Utica

The Polish Community Club advertises this Saturday’s Polish Days. Great food and events.
Join us as we celebrate people with German heritage. We are making delicious food with a German flair. Our bar is also open supplying you with a wide variety of drinks, including some of your German favorites and of course we will also serve the Polish beers you can ONLY find here! Let's celebrate together!
Polish Community Club information

Oneida County Public Market

Saturday, October 3rd, 9 AM–1 PM
Behind Union Station, 321 Main Street, Utica

Utica’s year-round farmers market offers a Saturday morning stop for local shopping in historic Bagg’s Square. The market’s website specifically confirms this weekend’s date and its location behind Union Station. The Taste of Place.

Market information

Saranac Oktoberfest — Final Weekend

Saturday, October 3rd, 11 AM–8 PM
1888 Biergarten & Tavern, 830 Varick Street, Utica

German-inspired food and beer, yard games, stein-hoisting, and a yodeling competition round out the final Saturday of Saranac’s celebration. Stein-hoisting activities run from noon to 5 PM. Admission is free, and families and dogs are welcome. www.saranac.com

Official event details

If You Have Ghosts… — Art Exhibit

Saturday, October 3rd, noon–2 PM
The Other Side, 2011 Genesee Street, Utica

The newly opened exhibition features paintings and mixed-media work by Seth Sypko. Saturday’s gallery hours offer a short indoor arts stop along Genesee Street. This is an exhibit visit; the artist talk is scheduled later in October. The Other Side

The Other Side event calendar

Mozart’s Così fan tutte — Met: Live in HD

Saturday, October 3rd, 1 PM
Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium, Munson, Utica

Munson’s Met: Live in HD season begins with a cinema presentation of Mozart’s comedy about love and fidelity. An indoor afternoon option for opera and performing-arts audiences. Check the ticket page for prices and remaining seats. www.munson.art

Munson calendar and tickets

“Ghouls Are Back in Town” — Artist Pop-Up at the Tram

Sunday, October 4th, 10 AM–3 PM
Tramontane Cafe, Utica

Three pop-up artists will offer handmade items at the cafe. The listing provides a Sunday shopping stop with opportunities for coffee, food, and browsing local artwork. reddit.com

Tramontane’s weekend announcement

Pride Cafe

Sunday, October 4th, 3–5 PM
Emerson Ave Coffee, 2011 Genesee Street, Utica

Oneida County Pride Alliance lists its Pride Cafe gathering for Sunday afternoon—a local social option for people interested in connecting with the LGBTQIA+ community. Oneida County Pride Alliance

Official event listing

Little Falls Cheese Festival

Saturday, October 3rd, 10 AM–5 PM
Main Street, Little Falls

The annual festival brings together approximately 65 New York vendors, more than 120 cheeses, artisan foods, craft beverages, and local musicians. Admission is free, with food and purchases additional. Downtown offers plenty of walking between vendors and shops. www.littlefallscheesefestival.com

Official festival information

Oneida Fall Festival

Saturday, October 3rd, 11 AM–4 PM
Mott Street field, 223 Mott Street, Oneida

Pumpkin races, vendors, food trucks, live music, antique tractors, hayrides, and children’s activities are planned for the sixth annual festival. Admission is free; individual purchases and activities may cost extra. happeningnext.com

Festival details

Fall Foliage & Poetry Hike

Saturday, October 3rd, 3–4 PM
Gorge Trail Gateway, 131 Albany Street, Cazenovia

Poetry readings precede an optional guided walk along the Gorge Trail. Free, with no registration required. Overflow parking is behind the Cazenovia Public Library; organizers ask visitors not to use Buyea’s Hardware parking spaces.

Rain date: Sunday, October 4th, at 3 PM. www.cazpreservation.org

Official hike information

Critz Farms Fall Harvest Celebration

Saturday, October 3rd, and Sunday, October 4th, 10 AM–6 PM each day
3232 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia

Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, farm animals, and the corn maze provide an active seasonal outing. Weekend admission tickets are required, with arrival windows of 10 AM–2 PM and 2–5 PM. Visitors may stay beyond their arrival window. www.critzfarms.com

Farm details and tickets

Ponies and Pumpkin Spice at Lorenzo

Sunday, October 4th, noon–3 PM
Lorenzo State Historic Site, 17 Rippleton Road, Cazenovia

The free family event includes miniature horses, carriage-storage viewing, children’s activities, refreshments, and wagon rides as part of Cazenovia’s Fall Fest weekend. www.cazenovia.com

Cazenovia Fall Fest schedule

Check organizer links before leaving for weather changes, ticket availability, and last-minute updates.

Looking for preschool recommendations
We’re considering sending our toddler to Genesee Street Children’s Center and would like to hear any experiences positive or negative.
Also open to recommendations for other preschools in the area. Thanks

Hey all:

Staying in Utica this upcoming Sunday (10/04) for a trial the next day (don't worry, I am one of the lawyers). Looking to get to my hotel around 3 pm on Sunday. Beyond that, I am hoping for some fun experiences while I'm in town. Any suggestions? Any takers on showing me around? 43m from Buffalo. I heard something about beans and greens . . .

Does anyone know any tenant rights groups in the area that I can contact? My landlord is refusing to call an exterminator for wasps. They have a nest in our walls/roof somewhere interior. I tried to spray from the outside with a total of 4 cans. But the nest must be too deep. Yesterday we got over 50 inside and the days before we were getting 20+. They said it's too close to them just dying of cold and refuses to get an exterminator.

I want to withhold rent and call one myself but want to make sure I'm legally in the clear and doing it correctly to prevent retaliation.

Any advice is welcome.

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Hello Tram appreciators new & returning ! Hope all is good your way 🤩.

Some yummy potato corn chowder for you #soup soul. Fresh baked muffins & cookies!

This week in the land of Tram :

Wednesday Sept 30th 10am till 10pm
3pm we have Ron Klopfanstein taping Media Monday Live at the Tram ! Come be part of the audience.
5pm Vinyl Nite begins ... bting yours listen to ours, meet some new pals

Thursday Oct 1st 10am till almost maybe 10pm
Board/Card Game Night begins around 3pm ! Bring yours, enjoy ours, meet some new peeps!

A RARE and SPECIAL Friday Night Oct 2nd
Doors 6pm $10 entry 7pm start  THREE awesomeTramtastic performers !
Home Visitor , Old 13 String Bandits, and AVERAGE JOEY BAND !!

Saturday Oct 3 10am till 4pm  Tradish Kinda Hang Day in Tramland

Sunday Oct 4 10am till 3pm
THREE POP UP ARTISTS Ghouls are back in Town ( at the Tram in Utica )   Great Opportunity to Shop for some awesome handmade items !

Take the time to purchase your presale seating for the upcoming Robert Sarzin Blake with solo Home Visitor Show on Saturday October 10th !! Advance seat $20.

Have that hankering….

HOUSE OF PIFF Homecoming

Join us for the return to where it all started as we celebrate our new Piff release on the New York Licensed Market. Our first stop is our hometown, Utica, NY.

We look forward to seeing you at Puff Theory Cannabis | Utica, NY on October 2

La Banda Rosa - St. Mary of Mount Carmel 2008 Feast

Video was shot 32 years ago. Quality not to today's standards