Utica NY Has A Big Problem

Get my weekly Upstate NY newsletter: https://gabsmall.com/newsletter/ A big THANK YOU to the Rosemont Inn for hosting me. Book a room here → https://expedia.com/affiliate/DD6upio Is Utica a hidden gem in New York State or is it just a dying Rust Belt city? I spent a full day exploring Utica to find out the truth...and it wasn't what I expected. From $79,000 homes to world-class museums, a booming semiconductor industry, and some of the most unique food in Upstate New York , Utica has a lot going for it. But it also has real challenges that nobody talks about honestly. In this video, I explore the best (and worst) of Utica, NY. Including the insanely affordable housing market, the arts and culture scene, the legendary tomato pie, the Half Moon cookie, and the billion-dollar tech boom that could change everything. If you're thinking about moving to upstate ny, or just looking for New York's most underrated city, this one's for you. Here's what's in the video: 0:00 – The Big Problem with Utica, NY 1:02 – Utica Coffee Roasting Co. 2:10 – The Insanely Affordable Housing Market 3:49 – Parks & Outdoor Recreation (Val Bialis Ski Center & Roscoe Conkling Park) 5:05 – The Half Moon Cookie at Hemstrought's Bakery 6:24 – Arts & Culture: The Munson Museum & Stanley Theatre 7:54 - The Job Market & Semiconductor Boom in Utica 8:26 – Tomato Pie at Roma's Sausage & Deli 10:05 – Utica Club Beer at Saranac Brewery 11:30 – Checking Into the Rosemont Inn 13:58 – The Forgotten Side of Utica (Cornhill Neighborhood) 14:48 – Utica's Historic Union Train Station 15:33 – Final Verdict: Is Utica Worth Moving To? #utica #upstateny #newyorkstate