“Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods” Brings Holiday Cheer to Munson’s Fountain Elms

Munson’s annual holiday exhibition returns this year as “Victorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods,” a joyful celebration of 200 years of the Erie Canal, featuring the creative and commercial results of New York’s most important 19th-century waterway project. Come see the fancy goods that helped shape a shopping legacy that defines today’s holiday experience! “Victorian Yuletide: Fancy…

Broadway Utica and Oneida County Bring the Magic of Elf to Local Students

The Broadway Theatre League of Utica is thrilled to announce, through its UticaWorx program and in partnership with Oneida County, special free screenings of the beloved holiday film Elf. These events will bring laughter, inspiration, and a touch of holiday magic to nearly 3,000 area students in grades 3rd–8th, all at no cost to the students or their schools. The…

CFLR’s Holiday Hope Initiative – Erin’s Light Heartwarming Campaign – Returns to Support Families in Need

CFLR is proud to announce the return of its Holiday Hope initiative, Erin’s Light Heartwarming Campaign, as an effort dedicated to supporting individuals in the Mohawk Valley who are struggling with addiction, mental health issues and behavioral challenges. Through initiatives like this that inspire hope and promote wellness, CFLR aims to create a stronger, healthier…

“Arabella” and “Andrea Chènier” to shine at The Met: Live in HD at Munson 

Join Munson for two live opera transmissions as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series in the Museum’s Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium in Downtown Utica. Enjoy Richard Strauss’ “Arabella” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and then Umberto Giordano’s “Andrea Chènier” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Tickets are $26 for Munson Members, $32…

Oneida County Tourism Invites Residents to Share Their Voice in Countywide Tourism Survey

Oneida County Tourism (OCT) is inviting local residents to take part in a countywide Tourism Resident Sentiment Survey, aimed at gathering community feedback that will help shape the organization’s upcoming rebranding effort and future tourism strategies that reflect local values and priorities. As OCT prepares to refresh its brand identity, the organization is seeking input directly…

Five Women-Owned Businesses Recognized and Awarded a $5,000 Grant Totaling $25,000

Sponsored by The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Baird Private Wealth Management and the Griffiss Institute Five women-owned businesses in Herkimer and Oneida Counties were each awarded $5,000 to support the growth and development of their businesses. The grant initiative is made possible by The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties with…

Masonic Medical Research Institute, SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Mohawk Valley Health System Hold Signing Ceremony to Form Mohawk Valley Biotech Collective

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, MMRI, MVHS and SUNY Poly officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), formally establishing the MV Biotech Collective. This powerful regional alliance is designed to position the Mohawk Valley as a leader in biomedical innovation. The Collective unites the core strengths of the three institutions: MMRI’s foundational scientific research, MVHS’s…