Pandemic. Politics. An upending of life at a level that few Americans have ever experienced. And all of it amplified by social media. The ever-shifting news has some people constantly checking their phones for updates – and others saying they’re ready to walk away from their feeds entirely. “It’s really the perfect recipe for anxiety…
Mohawk Valley Community College has moved its information sessions and admissions appointments online in light of the restrictions to help fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those interested in learning more about MVCC can use a mobile device, tablet, or computer to connect with the MVCC Admissions Team virtually for any session or one-on-one…
It is a difficult time for everyone, but especially those with mental illness. The Neighborhood Center behavioral health clinics are offering telehealth, or virtual therapy sessions to the community during the COVID-19 Crisis. All appointments are being taken by telephonic and virtual telehealth processes and they are still accepting new clients. Clients are being seen…
WellNow Urgent Care is here to support the Utica community during this difficult time, providing options for safe, accessible and reliable healthcare. They are disinfecting their facilities and using protective gear per the CDC guidelines, rearranging waiting rooms to adhere to social distancing, and performing in-car triage at all locations in order to help minimize…
In light of recent events, ICAN is implementing ways of creatively making contact and providing services with as little disruption as possible, all while keeping our staff and clients safe. As a result, ICAN offices are now closed to the general public. In the coming weeks, the ways in which we deliver services…
M.A. Polce is offering a free 90-day trial of CISCO Webex video conferencing to help businesses with remote conferencing and meetings. We are also working with Citrix to provide businesses with secure remote-work applications. Please call us for more information, 315-338-0388. If you’re not on our mailing list or receiving Member Mentions, please click here to…
As an essential provider of business and educational products, Staples® stores will remain open to help local communities adapt to their new realities of working and learning from home. Stores will be open Monday–Friday, 10 am–6 pm (on Mondays and Fridays, opening early for seniors and those with underlying health issues from 9 am–10 am).…
A single community-wide fund has been created to support organizations responding to human services needs in Herkimer and Oneida counties resulting from the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area (VGU) announced today that they are…
Being that our seniors are one of the most vulnerable populations affected by the COVID-19 virus, most are staying indoors – which is good. However, sitting in front of the television, laying in bed, and developing a sedentary lifestyle can harm them after we get through this trying time. It is more important than ever…
We know how essential the work you do is to the community. During these difficult times, we’ve had to change our hours of operation and our checkout procedures to help keep everyone as safe as possible. Currently, we are open Monday–Friday: 7:00 am–4:00 pm. We are closed Saturdays and Sundays. Our drive-through lumber yard is…
As a precautionary measure to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, and in an effort to protect the health and safety of their animals, visitors, volunteers, and staff, the Utica Zoo closed the facility to the public effective Saturday, March 14, 2020. Although all on-grounds programs and events have been temporarily suspended, the Utica…
Support Local is an initiative that lets you show your support for your local businesses during this challenging time. The platform is built by Gannett, a news media company that includes USA TODAY and hundreds of local media brands. Our news brands have always had a special relationship with their local businesses and are dedicated…
AIM is Here to Help The Advanced Institute for Manufacturing through Mohawk Valley Community College has compiled a Q & A with the specific intent to meet the needs of Mohawk Valley Manufacturers. In addition, they’ve provided a centralized point to access all of the business resources and information links including federal loan opportunities, access…
Dear Customer, All three Dupli plants remain open and will remain open until further notice. The last week has been challenging. Like all of you, we are following the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments very closely. Our priority is the health and safety of our employees and our families. Last week we hosted multiple town…
RCIL’s offices are closed to outside visitors, but for as long as possible we will remain operational with our employees working remotely from home/telecommuting, in line with government-issued guidance to stay home, in order to continue providing excellent customer service during these difficult times. We continue to monitor all information regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and…