UTICA, NY – Sofronio Vasquez of Utica has emerged as the winner of this season of “The Voice.”

This was the moment everyone in the Mohawk Valley was waiting for.

Our local talent, Sofronio Vasquez, secured the top spot in the singing competition that was broadcast live on Tuesday evening.

Many in the community rallied behind Vasquez as he approached the winner’s chair at each appearance.

Congratulations, Sofronio!

NEWSChannel 2 has followed Vasquez’s journey on “The Voice.” Check out some of the stories below.

In case you missed it last night, Sofronio Vasquez of Utica hit an incredible home run on the first night of the two-day finale of “The Voice.”

Tonight is the moment for Utica’s voice to shine as he goes for victory in the season finale of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Utica’s mayor welcomed a visit from a singer currently competing on NBC’s “The Voice.”

Sofronio Vasquez is part of the melting pot that is the city of Utica. Born and raised in the Philippines, he moved to America two years ago and made the Mohawk Valley his home.

Sofronio Vasquez represents Utica on this season of NBC’s “The Voice.”