Community Foundation Awards Over $7.7 Million to Nonprofits in Second and Third Quarters, 14 New Charitable Funds Created

In the second and third quarters of 2025, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties awarded more than $7.7 million, which is comprised of grants to nonprofits, scholarships to students, and support for those impacted by the June 2025 severe weather that impacted Clark Mills, the Town of Kirkland, and surrounding areas. Grants were…

MMRI Observes World Stroke Day

World Stroke Day (WSD) serves as a vital reminder of the importance of stroke awareness and understanding its lasting impact. At MMRI, researchers are committed to discovering treatments and potential cures to help people live happier and healthier lives. A stroke occurs when the normal flow of blood to the brain is interrupted, cutting off…

Experience “La Bohéme,” the World’s Most Popular pera, with The Met: Live in HD at Munson 

Experience the world’s most popular opera, Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohéme,” at Munson as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s award-winning series of live simulcasts at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Museum’s Sinnott Family–Bank of Utica Auditorium in Downtown Utica. Tickets are $26 for Munson Members, $32 for the general public, and $16 for students…

Feast & Festivities Unveils New Executive Leadership Team, Ushering in the Next Era of Culinary Excellence and Community Connection

Celebrating over 30 years of hospitality excellence, Feast & Festivities proudly stands as Central New York’s largest and most established catering and event service company, serving clients across an expansive region from Syracuse to Albany and Watertown to Binghamton. With deep roots in the New Hartford and Utica communities, the company continues to redefine what…

Select MVHS Medical Offices Offering Extended Hours and Walk-in Appointments

The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) now has several Medical Offices offering extended hours or walk-in appointments. Offices offering extended hours: ·        MVHS Children’s Health Center 2212 Genesee Street, Utica 315-801-3161 Monday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Current MVHS patients only. ·        MVHS Whitesboro Medical Office…

AmeriCU Credit Union Expands Homeownership Support Through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Homebuyer Dream Programs

AmeriCU Credit Union Expands Homeownership Support Through Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Homebuyer Dream Programs   Homeownership is not out of reach with AmeriCU Credit Union and the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York’s Homebuyer Dream Program (HDP), Homebuyer Dream Program Plus (HDP Plus), and the New Homebuyer Dream Program Wealth Builder…

Free Car Wash with Food Donation Set for October 25-26

Hoffman Car Wash is once again inviting the community to help fight hunger during its annual Fall Food Drive. On Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, customers who donate a non-perishable food item at any Exterior or Full Service location will receive a free Ultimate Car Wash as a thank you for their support. For more than a decade, Hoffman Car Wash has partnered with local food pantries to fight food insecurity in the communities it serves. This year, donations will support 20…