Largest “Flags for Heroes” Check to Benefit Sitrin Military Program to be Presented The Good News Foundation (GNF) will present a check to the Sitrin Health Care Center Military Program on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 9:00 am. The presentation will take place at the Good News Foundation, located at 10475 Cosby Manor Road, Utica,…
JRECK Subs is NOW OPEN in Rome, NY JRECK Subs brand new location at 1319 Erie Blvd West in Rome, New York, is officially open for business! The doors are open from 10am-10pm every day. Everyone is encouraged to stop in, explore the new store and try some of JRECK’s fan-favorite menu items, Super Steak…
A TAIL OF TRIUMPH Adored Canada Lynx Kit Makes Full Recovery After Injury Canada Lynx kit of the Utica Zoo, Hadley, has officially made a full recovery after several months of ongoing veterinary care due to a critical injury, making his story a true tail of triumph. The verifiable event causing Hadley’s injury was not…
Center For Family Life & Recovery Promotes Safe Holiday Driving Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. (CFLR) and the National Safety Council is promoting National Impaired Driving Prevention Month in the month of December. This effort aims to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and…
Bassett Healthcare Network Welcomes New Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to welcome Anthony Nappi, MD, as its new Medical Director of Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Nappi began this role on November 3, 2025. In this leadership position, Dr. Nappi will oversee operations and fellow practitioners in the Interventional Cardiology subspecialty of…
First Source Celebrates, ‘Giving Tuesday’ with Employee-Driven Donations to Local Nonprofits This Giving Tuesday annually celebrated the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, First Source continued a tradition of charitable giving by empowering their employees to make a direct impact in the community. Employees were invited to vote for a local nonprofit organization, and the top five…
Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) Faculty Member Receives Prestigious Promotion to Professor Jason McCarthy, Ph.D., has been promoted to the rank of professor of biomedical research and translational medicine at the MMRI, recognizing his significant contributions since joining the organization in 2018. Dr. McCarthy has been instrumental in advancing medical research as a key…
Week of Monday, December 08, 2025: Dear Chamber Members, As we close out the year, we’re heading into our final three Chamber events of 2025, and we’d love to see you there! ✨ Business After Hours – Tomorrow! Don’t miss one of our favorite networking traditions as we gather for our final BAH…
Week of Monday September 24, 2025: Dear Chamber Members, This past week, I had the opportunity to attend the New York State Business Council’s Annual Meeting, where leaders from across the state gathered to discuss pressing issues shaping our economy. Sessions covered everything from federal policy impacts on New York, to…
Week of Monday September 16, 2025: Dear Chamber Members, While we may just be dipping our toe into fall with our trees about to showcase their foliage, we are gearing up for another year of the Chamber’s Business After Hours? 🎉 These events are some of our most popular, with approximately 150 people gathering…
Week of Tuesday, September 08, 2025: Dear Chamber Members, We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Greater Utica Chamber Business of the Year Awards. This signature event is our biggest celebration of the year, bringing the community together each December to recognize the outstanding businesses that…
Week of Tuesday, September 02, 2025: Dear Chamber Members, September is here, and with back-to-school season and fall calendars filling up fast, the Chamber is rolling out a packed schedule of events and new opportunities to connect. We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Network & Chill, where we’ll serve as…
ScriptStop Pharmacy is pleased to announce its grand opening, redefining the neighborhood pharmacy experience at its new state-of-the-art facility located at 131 Oriskany Blvd, Whitesboro, NY 13492. Dedicated to making prescription management simple, safe, and stress-free, ScriptStop Pharmacy offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the needs of the community. ScriptStop Pharmacy…
Oneida County History Center will host a special presentation, Rough Notes, How Scribbles Charted the Erie Canal, by esteemed historian Craig Williams on September 6, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Williams will delve into the significance of the early canal survey books, a pivotal document utilized by Benjamin Wright in 1817 during the early…
The Utica Zoo is excited to announce Party in the Wilderness, an exclusive after-hours event blending high-energy music, dancing, and a one-of-a-kind outdoor atmosphere. The event will take place on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Rotary Pavilion. Hosted by 4K Creative Studios, and featuring a live DJ set from DJ Mase, Party in the…