In celebration of Women's History Month, Utica-born actress Annette Funicello has been recognized by the New York State Senate as an Historic Woman of Distinction.
The people of the Utica area are proud of many things, including those from the area who’ve gone on to become famous. At least three generations of Utica area residents have admired some their famous neighbors - pop culture icons Annette Funicello and Dick Clark, baseball player Dave Cash, musician Fran Cosmo and pollster John Zogby...
We wish a speedy recovery to Utica native and former Mouseketeer Annette Funicello who is recovering from smoke inhalation after a fire at her Encino, California home last week.