Over 500 Scouters Learn About Service to the Community

Leatherstocking Council, BSA hosted a “Salute to Service” Camporee for its Scouts this past weekend at Griffiss Business & Technology Park. The event offered an exceptional opportunity for Scouts to explore various career paths in public service and engage with representatives from over 25 government, military, and first responder organizations. Scouts acquired a deeper appreciation…

Lupus Walk – One Week Left

The first annual MMRI Lupus Walk on Saturday, May 18, 2024, co-sponsored by the Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc. (LADA), to support lupus research at MMRI is only three days away! Lupus is a persistent autoimmune condition that triggers inflammation and discomfort throughout the body. Symptoms differ but may involve fatigue, joint pain, rash…

Oneida and Herkimer Counties Safe Streets for All

The HOCTC Transportation Needs Survey was created to provide critical input for the HOCTC Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) plan. These plans outline the region’s transportation goals and strategies for the future while aiming to enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety, improve street design, and create more accessible and…

Meatball Madness is Back!

Meatball Madness is back and bigger and better than ever before We are proud to be hosting this event at The Utica Zoo BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…..A MEATBALL CELEBRATION!!!! Taste samplings of the best meatballs in the greater Utica area and vote on your favorites!! Meatball eating contest! Games! Desserts! Soda, Water! RAFFLES! Lawn games!…