National Chemistry Week (NCW) is Sunday, October 20, 2024, through Saturday, October 26, 2024! NCW is about promoting chemistry’s value in everyday life. For the second consecutive year, scientists from the McCarthy Lab at MMRI visited local schools to lead students through a fun, interactive chemistry experiment. MMRI scientists visited a kindergarten class at Watson…
The Neighborhood Center is proud to announce the appointment of Jacqueline Hawkins as the agency’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Director. Jacqueline, who has been a Licensed Mental Health Clinician with The Neighborhood Center since 2018, brings a wealth of experience in behavioral health, advocacy, and leadership to her new role, where she will…
The Kiwanis Club of Utica is collaborating with Columbus Elementary School’s Key Club to collect cake supplies for veterans. We are seeking donations of cake mix, frosting, sprinkles, birthday candles, cans of Sprite, plastic wrap, and 13 x 9 foil pans until October 31st. Interested donors can call 315-525-8156 or email uticakiwanisclub@gmail.com. Kiwanis Club…
About JRECK Subs JRECK Subs opened their doors in 1967 when a group of five teachers in Carthage, NY began selling submarine sandwiches out of a converted school bus. What started as a small sandwich operation quickly became a local phenomenon known for delicious, affordable subs and fries. Since then, JRECK Subs shops have opened…
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties announced that more than $1.85 million in grants were awarded during the second quarter of 2024 to support organizations and initiatives benefiting every corner of the community and beyond. In April, the Community Foundation held its Equity Grant Round aimed at local nonprofits addressing inequality and…
County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. announced the launch of a new incentivized program that allows community members to receive customized text messages about overdose prevention, useful skills, finding support, overdose spikes in their area and other events and resources. The Oneida County Department of Mental Health collaborated with the Partnership to End Addiction to…
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) Cancer Center received a donation from the New Hartford Pop Warner Cheerleading team. The team donated more than 50 goodie bags for patients at the MVHS Cancer Center. The donation effort was part of the cheerleading team’s annual community service project. The team collected donations for the items in…
Munson’s 2024-25 Easton Pribble Lecture Series will kick off at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Museum of Art’s Sinnott Family – Bank of Utica Auditorium with design leader and educator Forest Young. The lecture is free and open to the public. Young, the head of design for value creation consultancy Fundamentalco, focuses on…
Upstate Caring Partners strives to empower people through our Merry & Bright Holiday Assistance Program. Your contributions to this program will help to provide holiday gifts and/or items of need to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive our services. We thank you for your continued support. You can click the image above to donate!…
Get ready to cheer! Join GPO as we celebrate our local heroes at the Utica University Veterans Day football game, all in support of Sitrin’s Military Rehabilitation Program! Kickoff is at 12PM on Saturday, November 2, and it’s going to be a great community event! All veterans and their families can join the fun for…
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We are excited to announce that Wolfspeed signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) for up to a $750M Grant from the U.S. CHIPS Act as well as an incremental investment from Apollo Global Management, an equity offering to several large investors, and the expected $1B in section 48D cash tax credits. In total,…
The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) is proud to announce its Fall Take Back Day. This initiative, in collaboration with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, Oneida County Opioid Task Force, Oneida County Health Department, and Utica police departments, provides a convenient way for residents to “Take Back” unused or expired prescription medications, including…
Experienced Tourism Professional Joins Oneida County Tourism Team to Lead Digital Content Efforts Oneida County Tourism (OCT) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gabby Garcy as our new Digital Content Manager, where she will bring her extensive expertise in social media and digital communications to the team. Gabby joins Oneida County Tourism from Visit Rochester,…
SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is thrilled to announce the return of its popular Spotlight Series this fall, offering a range of exciting workshops, activities, presentations and discussions that explore cutting-edge topics, including advances in technology, science, and business, as well as community-focused initiatives that align with SUNY Poly’s commitment to inclusivity and innovation. “We…