AmeriCU is pleased to announce that Gail Rizzo-Spilka has accepted the position of Assistant Vice President of Membership Development. In her role, Rizzo-Spilka will oversee a team of Member Partner Advisors handling business partners, outreach, and financial education. “At AmeriCU, we’ve put an emphasis on the member experience,” said Ron Belle, Chief Experience Officer for…
World Stroke Day was on October 29th and the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke, wants everyone in the Mohawk Valley to recognize the signs of stroke and to take steps to avoid one of the most common causes of disability and death. Stroke is…
Charlotte Russe opened on Wednesday, October 30th. The on-trend fashion retailer for young women returned to its former location at Sangertown Square in the Macy’s wing. Charlotte Russe, is one of nine locations re-opening across the Pyramid portfolio—the largest, most innovative, privately-held shopping center developer in the northeast. “We are incredibly excited to welcome back…
HEAT SMART UTICA is a community campaign designed to encourage residents to learn about clean heating & cooling (CH&C) technologies and improve home energy efficiency. The campaign is directed by the City of Utica with support of the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) and supported by rebates from NYSERDA &…
Every October, Operation Sunshine, a non-profit organization of the Observer-Dispatch, kicks off its holiday campaign to raise $65,000 to assist partner agencies in providing food, clothing, and toys to families in need. No child should be without during the holidays and this community has been gracious enough to continue that tradition every year. All donations…
The American Red Cross relies on the power of volunteers to be able to respond to disasters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Mohawk Valley Chapter – which serves Oneida, Herkimer, Otsego, and Delaware counties – is called to an average of 100 home fires and other local disasters annually. Volunteers work…
The Oneida County Health Department, in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS), are offering a free, three-week series of Freshstart Smoking Cessation classes. Freshstart is an evidence-based program created by the American Cancer Society. The classes will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, November 4, 11 and 18, 2019, in…
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United Way of the Valley & Greater Utica Area and its partners brought a summit focused on presenting best practices around how to transition children into kindergarten. Earlier this year, NYS Department of Education held a similar Kindergarten Transition Summit where local communities who attended could apply to bring this summit to their region. United…
The Neighborhood Center Inc. has hired Kristin Sauerbier, L.C.S.W. as the new Mobile Crisis Assessment Team (MCAT) Director. Sauerbier will oversee the six county MCAT which includes: Crisis Counselor services for Oneida, Herkimer, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie and Chenango counties; Crisis Case Management and Peer Advocate personnel to provide emergency mental health and substance abuse services…
The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI), together with Griffiss Institute will hold the current AFRL Commercialization Academy cohort’s Demo Day on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 5:30 pm EDT, at Griffiss Institute, 725 Daedalian Drive, in Rome, New York. Six innovative, tech startup teams from the current AFRL Commercialization Academy cohort, of…
The Treehouse Reading and Arts Center is hosting an educator night Friday November 1st from 5-8pm. We’ll celebrate teachers with giveaways, new book recommendations, raffles, and children’s literature inspired cocktail tastings! All educators are welcome to stop in and join us! For more info, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/383401899229006/?ti=icl To submit news for our Member News section of our…
This year, five Clinton Central School District teachers were awarded more than $2,800 to broaden their teaching skills and perspectives by the Kirkland Fellowship program, established through the Hayes-Couper Fund at The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties. The program, which provides learning opportunities for teachers in the Clinton Central School District, was established…
Are you feeling disconnected from your child? Do you want to reconnect in a meaningful and unique way? John Bertrand of Lead With Rhythm joins Candice Sturtevant of Clearly Connected on Saturday, November 9th, 11:00am-12:30pm, to bring you an event filled with fun, laughter and connection designed to bring you closer to the child you…
The Genesee Street Children’s Center (GSCC) recently received a donation of custom printed t-shirts from the Fort Schuyler Trading Company. The Children’s Center has been a trusted resource in the Greater Utica Community for over twelve years. They are committed to providing high-quality early childhood education and engaging programs, enriching the minds of our community’s children.…