The Boilermaker’s Erie Canal Races event is held in late May and features a 10-mile run, a 5K (3.1 miles), and a two-person 10-mile relay (5 miles per runner). All races start on the Whitesboro High School track, before getting onto the Canalway Trail to enjoy one of our region’s most historic backdrops. From there, enjoy…
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…
MMRI’s #GivingTuesday and 12 Days of Giving campaign is right around the corner with only 4 days before the official launch on Monday, December 1, 2025! This year, GivingTuesday will land on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, with all donations matched up to $10,000 and all gifts of $1,000 receiving 2 tickets to our exclusive 1958…
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…
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1888 Biergarten & Tavern is kicking off the holiday season with its Homecoming Party on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 8 PM, featuring beer specials, tasty bites, and festive fun for the whole community. Guests can sip, shop, and celebrate with: • Beer Specials featuring Saranac and Utica Club • Tasty Bites from…
Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey + Eggnog = pure holiday magic! Available now at Blue Truck Wine & Liquor! PLATINUM INVESTORS
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 (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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…