🌱 Store Caught Selling Alcohol To Underage Teens + Utica Early Voting

Morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny. High: 80 Low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Utica:

1. State Police have been cracking down on underage drinking in Oneida County. State Troopers checked dozens of liquor shops, gas stations, and grocery stores in Utica and the rest of the county last week. Out of all the locations, only one was found not in compliance with the laws. Syomi S. Formikell, a 22-year-old employee of Cliff’s Local Market on Route 69 in nearby Oriskany, was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child (first-degree) and the prohibitive sale of alcohol to a person under 21 years old. View the link to see the full list of stores that were checked and were found in compliance with the law. (Local SYR)
2. Early voting in New York State began Saturday, Jun. 17, and runs through Sunday, Jun. 25. Ballots include primaries for Utica Mayor, 4th Ward Councilperson in Utica, and several Oneida County legislator positions. Early voting polling places in Oneida County include MVCC Alumni Center in Room 116, New Hartford Town Hall, and South Rome Senior Center. (WKTV)
3. On Thursday, a citizen found a neglected and emaciated dog on Schuyler Street in Utica. Anita’s Stevens-Swan Humane Society (SSHS) is helping the dog and named her Angel. Due to her condition, her breed and age are unknown but some are guessing she is around 2 years old. Angel will not be ready for adoption until she is healthier and donations to Anita's SSHS for her care are greatly needed. Please call Utica Animal Control at 315-223-3557 if you have information about the dog's previous owner. (WKTV)

Today and tomorrow in Utica:

Monday, June 19

• "Women Paint Women" Art Exhibition At The Utica Public Library (9:00 AM)

Tuesday, June 20

• Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Hiring Event At the Bagg’s Square Brewing Company (4:00 PM)
• Mark Taylor At What The Truck? Utica (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Two Utica breweries made Stacker's "best breweries in New York to visit this summer" list! Matt Brewing Co., located at 811 Edward Street ranked number 11 and Woodland Farm Brewery, located at 6002 Trenton Road, ranked number 15. (MSN)
• The Utica Blue Sox defeated the Albany Dutchmen seven to three! Due to a rain delay, the second game in the doubleheader will take place in July. (News 10)
• Looking for a new home or just curious about the prices in your area? Check out the latest homes for sale in the Utica area, including a six-bedroom with a porch for $139,900! (Utica Patch)

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That's it for today. See you all 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.