Utica NY: Latest concern is refugees driving drunk

Utica police and judges say the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees needs to develop a program to stem a growing problem of refugees driving under the influence. Check out the information at the Resource Center’s website, here.  It was established by the Lutheran contractor, Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service. The largest number of refugees … Continue reading Utica NY: Latest concern is refugees driving drunk

Somali family recovering with the help of Utica agencies after apartment fire

What is wrong with this picture? From the Utica Observer-Dispatch (hat tip: Joanne): Apartment with nine kids in it catches fire when Mom goes shopping, but, although Mom has been here since 2006, she can’t speak enough English to deal with this emergency. UTICA — On Feb. 22, Johara Abdi came home to a nightmare. … Continue reading Somali family recovering with the help of Utica agencies after apartment fire