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Al Hodkinson, Community Relations Manager for F.X. Matt Brewery Co., talks about the third annual Octoberfest and what the brewery changed for this year.

Madison County Hop Fest hop king Michael Coons discusses regional brewing. Coons is the head brewer at Copper Turret Brewery in Morrisville, which collaborates with SUNY Morrisville's brewing program.

Gail Owen and Ed McTiernan talk about handing over the Powerhouse Gym in Utica to new ownership. Owen and McTiernan co-owned the business for 28 years.

Writer and Director of "The Cold Days of Summer" Michael Flores discusses the logistics of funding his movie.

Kevin Angell, owner of Angell’s Dairy Farm in Durhamville, discusses tariffs that are affecting the American agriculture industry

Utica City FC General Manager Tommy Tanner talks about moving from Syracuse to Utica

State Sen. Joseph Griffo discusses one of the reasons why he's running for re-election.

Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi speaks about the economic impact Turning Stone has had on the region.

Enthusiastic cowbells were just one of the motivating sounds that greeted runners in the 2018 Boilermaker Road Race on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

Utica Bread co-owner Tim Hardiman discusses his reaction to a recent article on Food & Wine Magazine's website.

Utica fire Chief Russell Brooks offers his perspective on the new interim chief of the department, James Barefoot.

Chet LoConti, assistant director of the City of Utica Youth Bureau, discusses some of the renovations happening at Addison Miller and Buckley pools.

Lisa Nagle, a principal with Elan Planning, Design & Landscape Architecture, explains how some elements of the city's new zoning code came together, such as the applicable use tables.

Boilermaker race director Jim Stasaitis explains how the drug testing process works. 

State Assemblyman Marc Butler, R-Newport is not seeking reelection to the state Assembly. His term ends Dec. 31. He talks with O-D reporter Ed Harris about what he'll miss and possible plans for retirement.   

Venice Ervin, presidnet of the Utica/Oneida County NAACP, talks about black representation -- or the lack thereof -- in local government.

Robert Calli, executive director of the Utica Municipal Housing Authority, talks about exploring opportunities outside of Cornhill.

Utica resident Freddie Hamilton discusses black participation in city events and government.