Long Island congressman set to "do Utica"
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. (AP) - Rep. Gary Ackerman is doing Utica. The Long Island congressman who rankled upstate sensibilities with a derogatory comment about the central New York city is expected to visit Utica on Monday. Earlier this month, Ackerman told a radio interviewer that he was not interested in replacing Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton if she's confirmed as secretary of state. "I don't do Utica, and that's a qualification for the job," the sharp-tongued lawmaker said, setting off an immediate backlash up and down the Erie Canal. A spokesman for Utica Mayor David Roefaro says Ackerman will tour the city with the mayor and Rep. Michael Arcuri (D-Utica). A recently renovated theater and arts center are on the tour. Ackerman's spokesman did not immediately return a call for comment. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Saturday, Dec 20 at 11:56 PM RAV4 wrote ...Why are we bending over backwards for this guy? He'll never Do Utica again. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Dec 20 at 8:24 PM Utican wrote ...II do not trust him now! He is like all the rest he wants our votes then he WILL FORGET ABOUT US....remember he does NOT DO UTICA!!!! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Dec 20 at 7:01 PM groomer wrote ...If you could the city slicker needs to also do a farm or too and maybe Marcy power, or Hinckley to show what is in place to support all the downstate city dwellers, Utica is just a small city, show him the real life on the farm, let him milk a cow then pay him the farmers rate and see if he likes that. I wish we could do term limits and get rid of some of these jug heads and bring in new blood. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Dec 20 at 2:16 PM Love It wrote ...Thank you Mayor Roefaro and Congressman Acuri for teaching Rep Ackerman about our city. There is so much love, and warmth in this city that I'm sure he has never experience in his area. Uticans may be behind the times in some ways only we take pride in what our culture has blessed us with. Merry Christmas to all, and with faith/effort the New Year will be better. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Saturday, Dec 20 at 1:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...Why isn't a congressman from Utica "doing" Utica? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Friday, Dec 19 at 6:42 PM Puh-lease wrote ...Typical political stunt, both by Ackerman and Arcuri and Roefaro. This visit will accomplish nothing and is probably being paid for by taxpayers. It's also typical of the nonsense that typifies Arcuri's term in Congress. During the tour, someone oughta throw pies in all three politicos' faces as comeuppance for their combined lack of meaningful service to their communities. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a commentMost Popular
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