Congressman Gary Ackerman finally "does Utica"
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - Congressman Gary Ackerman of New York City visited the city Monday after claiming "he doesn't do Utica." Since that comment, he has not been too popular with Uticans so Congressman Michael Arcuri thought it would be a good idea for him to visit.
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. Tuesday, Jan 20 at 11:20 PM and? wrote ...Open mouth insert..The only thing that still amazes me is that people believe that politicians put us first before themselves. Congressman Ackerman proves this is unfortunately not the case. His voting record and touring desires prove that he can only serve us in a limited fashion. The concensus is that he made the trip to save face. Unfortunately, he is much more qualified than Caroline. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 6:36 PM Can you blame him? wrote ...You would think a 25 year veteran congressman would be a little diplomatic with his remarks, but this visit and his apology helped.. but who really would do Utica if they lived downstate? every one knows upstate is getting crippled, and it is politicians like these who exploit upstate cities with rediculous taxes, power line proposals and other plans to help them while hurting us.. why bother even pretending to care about upstate like ackerman.. no one else does down there. wake up people. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 5:51 PM Rusty wrote ...The only thing this visit proves is that our elected officials are morons. They are spending our money during a fiscal crisis to wine and dine an angry man from NYC who will still hate anything outside of the city. Well done, Mike, Dave & RoAnne. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 5:32 PM Roman wrote ...Nice picture on this article. Two do nothing congressmen. Why are taxpayers having to pay for this trip? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 5:25 PM Joke wrote ...How about Visiting Burned Buildings, Cornhill, and other nice sites of the city! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 4:42 PM Good Job... wrote ...Good Job...he'll probably leave here now happy that Queens isn't in this bad a shape... Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 4:33 PM HARLEY wrote ...Who cares he's only here to try to save face im sure he still doesnt like Utica so send him packing back down state Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 4:15 PM Guy wrote ...What a weeny.. Hope they got him a UC for the trip back ! Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 4:14 PM East Sider wrote ...They should have thrown Utica greens at him (w/hot peppers of course).... what a disgratziade.... Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 3:49 PM Hoagie wrote ...Why isn't someone from the area "doing" Utica? Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 3:19 PM Bill True wrote ...he should have visted utica before making such a ludicrous statement. As a life long resident, I still have pride in my city. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Monday, Dec 22 at 2:07 PM I Love Gary wrote ...It proves he put his foot in his mouth. Inappropriate? Alert Us!Add a comment |
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