On Friday, October 20, 2023, scientists from Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI) visited a first-grade classroom at Watson Williams Elementary School, Utica, New York, in honor of national chemistry week. The scientists gave a lesson about carbon dioxide by demonstrating the reaction between dry ice and water. Soap and food coloring were also added to…
THERE’S GHOSTS IN THE ADIRONDACK BANK CENTER 👻 Ok, maybe the boos might just be for Rochester— they’re pretty spooky looking anyway. It’s gonna be Halloween Havoc in Utica on Saturday, October 28th as the Americans come to town! Tickets are on sale now 🤝 Make sure you’re here when doors open at 5:30 PM…
On October 17, AmeriCU Credit Union teammate Tiffany Abele, AVP of Talent Solutions received the Mohawk Valley Society for Human Resource Management (MVSHRM) Volunteer of the Year Award. This award celebrates Abele’s exceptional dedication, commitment, and remarkable contributions to MVSHRM and the Mohawk Valley. MVSHRM is a local chapter of the Society for Human…
Indium Corporation Celebrates Graduates of First Apprenticeship Class Indium Corporation proudly celebrated the first eight graduates of its apprenticeship program during an event at the company’s Lincoln Avenue facility in Utica on October 18. Also present at the celebration were representatives from external program partners including the Manufacturers Association of Central New York (MACNY) and…
Important Public Information for Wynn Hospital Opening Wynn Hospital Opens at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023 The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will open New York State’s newest hospital, Wynn Hospital, at 6 a.m. on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Below is important information about healthcare services available on the move day of…
Broadway Utica is thrilled to introduce you to an exciting opportunity: our UticaWorx Winter Movie Series, hosted at the Rome Capitol Theatre in November and December. This event brings educational field trips to local elementary schools, offering children a unique cinematic experience and fostering community connections. We are seeking your support to make this Movie Series a success. Your sponsorship…
The Holiday Hopes Gift Campaign provides children and their families with gifts, necessities, and meals. Thanks to Holiday Hopes Heroes like YOU and your outpouring of support, we can reach our goal and provide a holiday experience full of joy for children and families! This season, our goal is to provide holiday cheer to almost…
The Center for Family Life and Recovery (CFLR) celebrates National Red Ribbon Week, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Red Ribbon Week was started after the death of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, who in 1985 was brutally tortured and murdered by drug…
The Mohawk Valley got its first taste of authentic Greek cuisine in 1973 when the doors to Symeon’s Greek Restaurant were opened. Symeon Tsoupelis and his wife, Ann, were the first to establish a restaurant on Oneida Street in the city of Utica, near the Parkway intersection. The building seated about twenty guests! While Symeon…
Heather Wood has been announced as the Assistant Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for AmeriCU Credit Union, building and maintaining partnerships that align with the credit union’s strategic goals. Wood brings with her over twenty years of experience and knowledge in the credit union industry. Wood’s new role will cultivate and foster relationships with existing…
We’re making it even easier to GO SUNY for the 2024 academic year with our free application weeks! Apply to SUNY Poly for free between October 16 and October 29. As part of SUNY’s Free Application Weeks, prospective students applying to SUNY Polytechnic Institute for the spring 2024 and fall 2024 semesters are invited to…
Indium Corporation Corporate Associate Vice President Rick Short was named by the Genesis Group as a 2023 Joseph R. Carucci Legacy Award honoree. Short and three fellow honorees in the 2023 class were recognized during the Genesis Group’s annual meeting and luncheon at Hart’s Hill Inn on October 12th. Named after the founder of the…
Supporting 19 Local Food Pantries For the second time in 2023 and for the 12th consecutive year, the staff at Hoffman Car Wash will be collecting non-perishable food items to support local area food pantries. On Saturday, Oct. 21st, and Sunday, Oct. 22nd, Hoffman Car Wash will provide a free Ultimate Car Wash with a…
Grubhub and Starship Technologies recently rolled out its robot food delivery service on SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s campus. Starship’s fleet of autonomous, on-demand robots will deliver from four of SUNY Poly’s Student Center eateries: (Utica Coffee, Wildcat Grill, Limon & Chile and 400 Acre Café). SUNY Poly students, faculty and staff, as well as visitors, can…
We are pleased to announce Oneida County’s Age-Friendly Business initiative that will encourage local businesses to employ practices to accommodate the needs of older adults in our community. Oneida County is partnering with 50 Forward Mohawk Valley on the initiative, and we are taking applications from businesses who are interested in participating in the process…