Local home improvement leader doubles community impact with dollar-for-dollar match New York Sash, a leading home improvement company serving Central New York, is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to Notre Dame School through this year’s Mohawk Valley Gives initiative. The contribution was made possible through New York Sash’s generous matching program, which doubled every…
The Utica City School District is celebrating continued enrollment growth for the third year in a row. This trend reflects the communityβs confidence in the direction of Uticaβs schools and the work happening in classrooms and programs across the district. According to the New York State Education Departmentβs annual BEDS Day report, enrollment for the…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has announced the recipients of its 2025 Health Equity Innovation Awards, an annual funding opportunity that supports nonprofit organizations working to eliminate health disparities and improve health outcomes across upstate New York. The selected organizations are leading efforts to close gaps in care through innovative, community-driven solutions tailored to the unique needs…
Members of the First Source Community and Leadership Teams proudly joined ICAN staff for the 10thΒ year in a row to prep Thanksgiving meals for ICAN families. In addition to volunteering, First Source was honored to donate the turkeys for these meals. This annual effort holds deep significance for First Source, reflecting their ongoing commitment to…
AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of their special Holiday Loan. The credit unionβs Holiday Loan can help members cover expenses during the holiday season. This low-rate loan option is a great alternative to higher-rate credit and store cards and can be a more affordable solution during the holidays. Members can stop…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Employees Donate Hundreds of Hygiene Items to Mohawk Valley Veterans UTICA, N.Y. β Excellus BlueCross BlueShield employees across New York state donated hundreds of hygiene items to veterans in the Mohawk Valley through the Utica Center for Development. The donations, which included personal hygiene products, toiletries and household cleaning supplies, were collected…
πβ¨ HOLIDAY MADNESS AT THE PUB! β¨π Hold onto your pints, folks β Santa just dropped an early gift and itβs a banger. π₯ Spend $20, Get $25 in Gift Certificates! π₯Yep. You read that right. You hand us a crisp twenty, and we hand you back five extra bucks of pure pub-powered joy. Use…
Β Β Β Β Β “Weβre incredibly proud and excited to donate this plow truck to support the Utica Zooβs daily transportation needs,β said Carly Steet Mathias, Digital Marketing & Communications Manager for the Steet Ponte Auto Group. βYears ago, we were able to provide a Toyota Prius, and it means so much to continue that tradition of partnership.…
First Source was proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of The Genesis Groupβs Celebration of Education for the 10thΒ year in a row. Then event took place on November 20thΒ where several educators and programs were recognized for their outstanding contributions. In addition, First Source presented their own $1,000 scholarships to two programs teaching financial education in…
4 Elements Studio is excited to announce its 2025 Annual Art Expo, happening on Black Friday, November 28th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 809 Court Street, Utica. This beloved community event showcases the creativity of over 30 local artists, offering visitors an inspiring opportunity to discover, admire, and purchase one-of-a-kind handmade works of…
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Munsonβs annual holiday exhibition returns this year as βVictorian Yuletide: Fancy Goods,β a joyful celebration of 200 years of the Erie Canal, featuring the creative and commercial results of New Yorkβs most important 19th-century waterway project. Come see the fancy goods that helped shape a shopping legacy that defines todayβs holiday experience! βVictorian Yuletide: Fancy…
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 ofΒ our region’s most historic backdrops. From there, enjoy…
The Broadway Theatre League of Utica is thrilled to announce, through itsΒ UticaWorxΒ program and in partnership withΒ Oneida County, special free screenings of the beloved holiday filmΒ Elf.Β These events will bring laughter, inspiration, and a touch of holiday magic to nearly 3,000 area students in grades 3rdβ8th, all at no cost to the students or their schools. The…
MMRIβs #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…