U.S. News & World Report recently released their 2024 Best Colleges rankings, with SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) continuing to earn impressive numbers in several categories. This includes being in the top 10 of New York State publics ranked in the “Top Public Schools Regional Universities-North” category. SUNY Poly is also positioned in the top…
The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame has named four individuals to its 2023 inductee class: Robert Everett, Welsh preacher, abolitionist, and printer; Norman Hill, Utica’s first African-American real estate broker; Shirley Waters, pioneering newspaperwoman and arts advocate; and Colonel Marinus Willett, Revolutionary War hero. The Hall of Famers will be inducted alongside the 2023…
Baggstoberfest is back this Saturday, September 16th with a full day of beer, competitions, German food, dancing, live music, raffles and more! The event begins at noon and runs till 11pm. Beth and Fritz will play from 12-3pm and Homebound is from 7-11pm. https://greateruticachamber.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/1000028711.mp4 If you’re not on our mailing list or receiving Member…
The Irish Cultural Center is more than a museum and event center for Irish-culture programming. Over 2,200 square feet of space on the second floor contains three conference rooms and one large meeting space, perfect for all of your business needs. Whether you need a space to meet clients, hold staff meetings, present a conference…
American Materials Scientist and Provost of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Dr. Soboyejo brings 34 years of teaching, research, academic leadership and industry experience to SUNY Poly At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Winston Oluwole Soboyejo, Ph.D. as SUNY Polytechnic’s next president. The announcement…
AmeriCU Credit Union’s Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) are now cardless. Members can now access all their AmeriCU accounts, make deposits and loan payments, transfer funds between accounts, and withdraw cash in multiple denominations without their debit or credit card. AmeriCU will send a secure access code through the AmeriCU app that will allow a member…
The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL), with Signature Sponsor, Crown Risk Management, LLC, will be hosting its beloved Children’s Brunch and Character Party! Join us on Saturday, October 28th, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Dress up, sing along, dance, take pictures, have brunch, meet your favorite characters and more! Tickets are $10…
Every Thursday in September Blue Truck Wine and Liquor will feature a blue truck car cruise in. This will be held at the Chanatry’s Hometown Market Plaza, 4:30pm – 7:30pm. Come on down and show off your car! If you’re not on our mailing list or receiving Member Mentions, please click here to sign…
The Sitrin Foundation is excited to announce the first-ever Riggie Run, Walk & RiggieFest to support Sitrin’s Military Program. This event will take place on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate, as the Run & Walk will feature a 5K run,…
American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink of Utica is working to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone, by hosting the Second Annual Riders Wear Pink bicycle ride on Sunday, October 1. Riders will meet at the 7 Hamlets Brewing Company (26 Seymour Lane in Westmoreland) and take one of two routes –…
Funding to support four innovative research projects in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) On Thursday, August 17, 2023, officials from MMRI received a surprise announcement by LADA President and CEO, Kathleen Arntsen, that its three previously supported SLE research projects would receive an additional $50,000 each this year, plus an additional $50,000 would be allocated for…
Audiences will be treated to an evening of musical insight with internationally-renowned pianist Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations® at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 9 at Munson in downtown Utica. For the season opener, Siegel will explore Festive French Fare through the works of celebrated composers Debussy, Saint-Saens, Satie, and Ravel, first by delving into the story behind…
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield recently awarded Abraham House a $3,000 Health and Wellness Award to support their Guest and Family Services. This program was created to maintain consistency in guest and family care, ensuring that high standards of quality and excellence are maintained daily. The guest-centered care model promotes interpersonal communication and daily documentation that strengthens…
Four Beer Company CEOs walk into Five Points Pub. The CEO of Budwiser orders a bottle of Bud Light. The CEO of Coors orders a Silver Bullet. The CEO of Miller orders a bottle of Miller Genuine Draft. The CEO of Guinness orders Diet Coke with no ice. They turn around and ask him why…
Together, local cleaning company, Home Sweet Home Cleaning and Gardening LLC, and Woodland Farm Brewery are hosting a fundraiser event on Sunday, September 17th to raise money for Cleaning For A Reason, a non-profit who donates their time and services to clean the homes of our local cancer patients at no cost. Woodland Farm…