Empower Federal Credit Union Presents EVERFI National Financial Bee For Students

During this time of unprecedented uncertainty, Empower Federal Credit Union, in partnership with EVERFI, a nationally acclaimed digital financial education company, would like to provide an opportunity for students, grades 7–10 to have some fun and learn critical financial concepts by participating in the first-of-a-kind, EVERFI National Financial Bee.   This first-of-a-kind nationwide financial literacy…

ICAN and Healthy Families of Oneida County and Herkimer County to show Virtual Documentary

ICAN AND HEALTHY FAMILIES OF ONEIDA COUNTY AND HERKIMER COUNTY TO SHOW VIRTUAL DOCUMENTARY FOR NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH   On Monday, April 27 at 9:00am as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, ICAN, Healthy Families of Oneida County and Healthy Families of Herkimer County will be showing the documentary “Broken Places” for free on Zoom.  …

Frogfest Moved To September

In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Big Frog 104’s FrogFest has been rescheduled. The 2020 Frogfest, previously scheduled for Saturday, May 30th at Utica Rome Speedway, will be rescheduled to Saturday, September 19th with the same lineup; Eli Young Band, Stephanie Quayle, Dylan Jakobsen, and Alexandria Corn.   The decision to move FrogFest is based…

Mayor Palmieri Issues Statement On Use Of Face Coverings

MAYOR PALMIERI ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO WEAR A FACE COVERING WHEN VISITING ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES In an effort to promote public health and slow the spread of the Coronavirus, Mayor Palmieri is encouraging residents to wear a face covering when visiting essential businesses. The Mayor also supports a businesses’ discretion to institute a policy that mandates individuals…

PRESS RELEASE: Local Partners Announce “Feed Our Frontline Families” Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Local Partners Announce “Feed Our Frontline Families” Initiative to Support Local Restaurants and Frontline Workers   (April 22, 2020) Utica, NY – Feed Our Frontline Families is an initiative founded by three partners: F.X. Matt Brewery, the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce and The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. The…

MVHS Thanks Their Donor Superheroes

In response to the overwhelming support from the community over these last few weeks, MVHS has been posting personal thank you video messages on their Facebook page to show their appreciation to their donor superheroes. Go check out the page today, and be sure to like and follow so you can get regular updates!  Find…

Senior Scams on the Rise During Quarantine

With the fear of COVID-19 taking up most of our attention, keep in-mind that criminals are using a wide range of coronavirus scams to take advantage of our elderly population.   The Federal Trade Commission is warning that scammers are offering to help with errands, and running off with your money. Be wary of someone…