🌱 World Box Lacrosse Headed To Utica In 2024 + Teen Facing Felony

Hey, everybody! It's Wednesday in Utica and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, brief showers; cold. High: 46 Low: 40.
• Thursday: A brief shower or two. High: 54 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Utica today:

1. The World Box Lacrosse Championships will take place in Oneida County next year, including the first-ever women's tournament alongside the sixth men's international tournament. The events will run from Sept. 13-22, 2024 at both the Adirondack Bank Center and the Utica University Nexus Center, featuring up to 30 men's teams and 10 women's teams competing for championship titles. Utica Mayor Rob Palmieri said the event is an incredible honor to host and will create an unprecedented atmosphere in the city. (WKTV 2 News)
2. A teenager is facing felony charges after allegedly making threats of a shooting at a Utica middle school and sharing photos of guns. The Utica Police have stated that no one was in danger, and the guns were both BB guns. The unnamed teen has been charged with making a terroristic threat, and the police have seized the two BB guns that were included in the photograph. (WIBX)
3. The Utica Department of Codes Enforcement has added two new electric sedans to its fleet as part of the city budget and will be used by officers on regular neighborhood patrols. Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri said that the purchase of the vehicles reflects the city’s commitment to staying on the cutting edge of technology while protecting the environment. (WKTV 2 News)

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Today in Utica:

Wednesday, May 3

• Kids S.T.E.A.M Class At Life Art Magic (6:00 PM)

Thursday, May 4

• Art Storytime At Munson (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Starting May 3 until May 7, Albany St. from Pond Lane to Christensen St. will be closed due to emergency infrastructure repairs. The repairs are necessary and must be made before the road is paved on May 8. (City Of Utica via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home, office space, or land? With the market constantly changing, check out these new listings in and around Utica for a refresh. (Patch)
• St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Catholic Church in Utica is still collecting items for families who have been displaced due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The church is looking for donations of kitchen items, bedding, and clothing. Donors can drop off the items at the church or arrange for a pickup. The church is also selling homemade pierogis to raise funds for those in Ukraine. (WKTV 2 News)

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— 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.