🌱 NY State Primary Election​ + Oneida County Nurse Navigation Program

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Utica Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 55.
• Tuesday: Nice with clouds and sun. High: 74 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories in Utica today:

1. A bipartisan mayoral forum was held on Saturday, Jun. 10, at the Oneida County History Center, organized by the Utica-Oneida County branch of the NAACP, League of Women Voters, Black Leadership Coalition, Mohawk Valley Latino Association, and Cornhill Neighborhood Association. As the New York State Primary election approaches in a few weeks, the four candidates emphasized the significance of addressing community concerns such as housing, homelessness, and lead poisoning. Don't forget to note the important dates: the election starts on Jun. 27, with early voting beginning on Saturday, Jun. 17. (WKTV)
2. 36-year-old Willie Linder plead guilty on Friday, Jun. 9, at Oneida County Court, to second-degree assault and third-degree possession. There are also two co-defendants in the case, 29-year-old Jovan Mullenaxin and 30-year-old Shakeal Hendricks. Police state that the three individuals were involved in a shootout near the 1400 block of Whitesboro Street, where a candlelight vigil took place for an unrelated shooting victim. A 12-year-old boy was the victim of a bullet due to this gunfire caused by Linder, Hendricks, and Mullenax. (Daily Sentinel)
3. Anthony J. Picente Jr. an Oneida County Executive, announced the new Oneida County Nurse Navigation Program, which began on Jun. 6. This program will insure and increase the functionality of the 911 dispatch system due to non-emergency health-related calls now going to licensed nurses. This allows for the police and ambulance to prioritize more urgent emergency calls as quickly as possible. (Oneida Daily Dispatch)

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Today and tomorrow in Utica:

Monday, June 12

• Author Talk And Book Signing At Utica Public Library (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 13

• Utica Pride Tie-Dye Party At Center For Family Life And Recovery (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Interested in what it is like to work at the zoo? Kids aged 14 to 17 can join the Zoo Crew program to gain a first-hand idea of what it's like being a zookeeper. To learn more and to sign up, visit the Utica Zoo website here! (Utica Zoo via Facebook)
• Tickets to see American Comedian, Jim Breuer as well as America's Got Talent finalist, Sal Valentinetti at the Stanley Theater are now on sale! Tickets can be purchased in person at the Box Office or by phone at 315-724-4000. (The Stanley Theater via Facebook)
• The Anita’s Stevens Swan Humane Society is hosting a Rabies Clinic Jun. 12, and Jun. 26 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with shots costing only $10! For more information check out the link attached. (Anita's Stevens Swan Humane Society via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you soon for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.