It’s Not the Holidays Without a Little Nutty Twist 🥜🎅
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey + Eggnog = pure holiday magic! Available now at Blue Truck Wine & Liquor! PLATINUM INVESTORS
“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…
First Source Federal Credit Union Supports Our Community Delivering Funds to Local Food Pantries
Providing acts of kindness and showing up for the Community when it matters most is at the heart of First Source. This week, the First Source Community Engagement Team put that philosophy into action by delivering funds to local food pantries. These contributions help ensure that families and individuals facing hardship have access to…
AmeriCU Donates $5,000 Toward Central New York War Monument Rebuild
Green Utica and AmeriCU Credit Union have joined forces to launch a community initiative to rebuild the Central New York War Monument, a three-sided monument honoring service members who fought in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Last year, the fiberglass monument sustained significant damage, including cracks, large areas of detail…
MVHS Welcomes New Immune Health and Prevention Physician
Jilmil Satish Raina, MD, has joined the Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Immune Health and Prevention office. Dr. Raina earned her medical degree from Smolensk State Medical University in Smolensk, Russia. She completed her internship at Baroda Medical College in Vadodara, India; her residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York;…
Holiday Makers Market at Five Points
Public House Pop-Up Holiday Market at Five Points Pub Saturday, November 22 • 11 AM–5 PMSunday, November 23 • 11 AM–3 PM Kick off the holiday season at the annual Public House Pop-Up — a festive makers market featuring more than 25 local vendors, all under one cozy roof at Five Points Pub & Event…
Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic Joins MVHS
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Medical Group recently opened its new Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinic. Community providers Domenic Aiello, MD, and Alexandra Pellecchia, MD, joined MVHS provider Nay Linn Aung, MD, to form the new office. The new office will provide diabetes and endocrinology care at the Faxton Campus located at 1675 Bennett Street…
Chocolate Lovers, This One’s for You 🍫🔥
Crown Royal Chocolate has arrived, grab yours before it’s gone! PLATINUM INVESTORS
*Enrollment Open* The Accelerator Membership
Success Circle has opened enrollment for its Accelerator Membership, a transformative program designed specifically for women entrepreneurs who are ready to grow their businesses and themselves. Building a business can be isolating, especially when you’re wearing every hat and trying to figure out what’s next. The Accelerator offers the clarity, structure, and community support needed to…
December Blood Drive at the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce
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SANTA’S MAGICAL VISITS COMES TO HOTEL UTICA – Proceeds benefit the Utica Zoological Society
The Utica Zoo is ecstatic to share that this year, Hotel Utica will be kicking off Christmas with Santa’s Magical Visits! A night of festive family fun that benefits a noble cause, as proceeds from this event will support the Utica Zoological Society, and furthermore, support the lives of the animals at the zoo and…
First Choice Staffing Honored with Prestigious Award of Excellence from TSIL
First Choice Group CNY Inc., a leading staffing agency serving Central New York, has been honored with the 2025 Award of Excellence by Temporary Services Insurance Ltd. (TSIL). The Award of Excellence signifies that First Choice Group achieved a “risk control report card” score placing them in the top 10% of TSIL’s entire membership, reflecting…