Peter Kaye speaks with Executive Director and Co-Founder Vincent Scalise of the Utica Center for Development, serving the Utica and greater 315 region, providing veteran support, youth programs, disability services, and community resources. Scalise discusses the organization’s services, including veteran housing, mental health support, the Better Together Center, and Safe Youth 315. Scalise also shares information about after school programs, the Cops & Kids boxing initiative, and future plans for expanded housing and staffing. He shares a powerful story of rescuing a homeless Vietnam veteran and highlights the impact that the center has had on our veterans in need.
Original airdate: 2/22/2026
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Peter joined K-LOVE in 2008 and covers most of Northeastern U.S. (CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI & VT) including major markets New York City and Boston. He also covers K-LOVE Air1 signals in Alaska.