🌱 Tiny's Grill Changing Ownership + Utica Stampede Rodeo This August

Hey, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Utica Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 78 Low: 51.
• Saturday: Showers around; not as warm. High: 69 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories in Utica today:

1. After 33 years of business with Joanne Gerace and her family, Tiny's Grill in Utica is going through a change in ownership. Although Gerace will no longer be the owner of the restaurant she will be remaining as a consultant, and the restaurant will be keeping the same name and tradition. The restaurant went up for sale in 2022, and it was unclear whether Tiny's would become a new business or restaurant. The new owners have not yet been identified but it is confirmed that the new owners are a local family. (WKTV)
2. The Utica Police Department is partnering with Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers in searching for the whereabouts of Daniel E. Blair of New Hartford, as he is this week's "Wanted Person of the Week." Blair is wanted on a warrant of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property that stems from a larceny investigation that occurred in April 2023. Police are asking for anyone with any information relating to this case to contact the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-730-8477. All tips and information are anonymous and Crime Stoppers does reward information with cash prizes for cooperation. (WIBX AM 950)
3. This summer, the Adirondack Bank Center is bringing back the Utica Stampede Rodeo and Expo. Around 3o bull riders across the northeast will be making their way to Utica to compete in several different events for cash prizes. You can buy single-day tickets or weekend tickets for the event online or at the box office, sales began earlier this week. Mark your calendar now for an experience you won't forget on Aug. 4-5 at 7:00 p.m. each day. (WKTV)

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Today and tomorrow in and around Utica:

Friday, May 19

• Remsen Arts Fest At The Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Center, Remsen (2:00 PM)
• "Fragments" By Valentine Louafi At 4 Elements Studio, Inc. (6:00 PM)
• The Old Main & Cincinnati Creek In Concert At The Remsen Performing & Visual Arts Center, Remsen (7:00 PM)

Saturday, May 20

• Cinderella At The Stanley Theatre (2:00 PM)
• Roc Drag Me To Brunch: The Ruby Slipper Ball At The Resource Center For Independent Living (6:30 PM)
• Heroes And Fairy Tales At The Clinton Central School Theatre, Clinton (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Utica University wants to congratulate Associate Professor of Health Sciences Mary Siniscarco for being awarded the Virgil Crisafulli Distinguished Teaching Award this year. The award is granted to a faculty member who is nominated by their colleagues and is reviewed by past recipients and this year's valedictorian. (Utica University via Facebook)
• Earlier this week the Utica Fire Department partnered with the Oneida County Sheriff's Office, other New York State agencies, and community partners for a DWI mock car crash demonstration at Notre Dame Jr-Sr High School. This demonstration also came with a mock arraignment and mock funeral to show students the dangers of driving while impaired and the impact it can have on their lives and others. (Utica Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Utica Public Library wants to thank the voters in the community who recognize the value of the library and what it does for the Utica community. Without the support of these individuals, the library would not be able to deliver information and different learning experiences to the community. (Utica Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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.