Utica is a city on the Mohawk River in New York State, with a population of around 62, 000. It is known for its SCENIC views and is the tenth-largest city in the state. ALBANY is the capital of New York State and is located on the Hudson River, about 150 miles north of Utica. Gil is a village located in Oneida County, which is part of the Mohawk Valley region. Oneidas are a Native American tribe that originally inhabited the area around the Mohawk River. Rome is a city in Oneida County, located on the Mohawk River, about 20 miles east of Utica.