November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes? Here are a few examples: Type 1: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder The pancreas is unable to produce insulin because of an overreactive immune system Type 1 diabetics must use synthetic insulin to manage their diabetes…
SUNY Poly Announces the Establishment of 10 New Research Centers Driving pioneering solutions, advancing knowledge and addressing global challenges SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is pleased to announce the creation of 10 new research centers that will serve as hubs of innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. The centers were made possible by funding secured through the…
Military Wash Free at Hoffman Car Wash This Veterans Day Hoffman Car Wash Pays Tribute to Service Men & Women in Big Way For the 19th consecutive year, Hoffman Car Wash will show appreciation for the men and women who serve or have served the United States. On Monday, November 11th, all veterans, retired,…
The Navigator Classroom at The Neighborhood Center is rallying community members, local businesses, and organizations to support their annual food drive, aiming to surpass last year’s achievement of collecting 5,000 pounds of food for 300 families in need. This dedicated classroom is on a mission to make an even bigger impact this year by partnering…
Adirondack Railroad is pleased to announce a special Veterans Day promotion for its popular Polar Express Train excursion. In recognition of the service and dedication of our nation’s veterans and active military personnel, the railroad is offering $5 off tickets on all Thursday Polar Express Train Rides to veterans, active military members, and their guests…
Businesses: You’re invited to celebrate the 10th annual National Apprenticeship Week with the Workforce Development Board. Learn how you can transform your workforce with our free apprenticeship learning/training grant programs! November 18 I 10:00 AM – NOON MVCC Utica Campus 1101 Sherman Drive ACC 116 https://www.working-solutions.org/news/celebrate-the-10th-annual-apprenticeship-week-with-the-workforce-development-board PLATINUM INVESTORS
The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) will host the Healthy Lifestyles Series: National Diabetes Month Education Event in the Wynn Hospital Auditorium on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. This engaging evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a live recipe demonstration and tasting led by MVHS Executive Chef Dillion McNatt and Registered Dietitian Erin McCarthy. Following…
GPO is excited to announce that our scholarship program is back for the 2024-2025 academic year! GPO and the New York Credit Union Association (NYCUA) are offering high school seniors a chance to win not one, but THREE college scholarships! This program aims to support the educational aspirations of our members by providing financial assistance to…
A November to Remember at the H.A.R.P. Museum: Youth Lunch & Learn Series The H.A.R.P. Museum at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley is excited to announce a brand-new “Youth Lunch and Learn” series, inviting ALL young people to explore Irish arts and culture throughout November. These FREE classes offer hands-on learning in…
Survivor Solidarity: Demanding an End to Domestic Violence Observing National Domestic Violence Awareness Month at YWCA Mohawk Valley Every October, YWCA Mohawk Valley adopts a new look, with the agency’s favored shade of bright orange shifting into a rich purple. The transition is made as part of their observation of National Domestic Violence Awareness…
Just in time for Election Day, Munson will host “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America” beginning Nov. 1 and ending Dec. 13, in the Munson Museum of Art Root Court in downtown Utica. A traveling exhibition organized by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, “Voices and Votes” celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing…
The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, Baird Wealth Management and UpMobility Foundation Honor Local Women The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, in cooperation with Baird Wealth Management and UpMobility Foundation honored four local women at the Power of the Purse event in early October. “The Dream, Achieve, Inspire Awards is an…
World Stroke Day (WSD) was Tuesday, October 29, 2024. WSD is dedicated to raising awareness about strokes, understanding their impact and at MMRI, searching for cures and treatments. A stroke occurs when there’s a change in how blood flows through the brain, causing brain cells to suffocate. At MMRI, the Kessinger Lab studies venous thromboembolism,…
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Community Foundation Hosts Successful Evening Focused on Cornhill Neighborhood Revitalization New West Street and James Street Impact Center Renderings and Project Website Shared with Community The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted a successful Community Dinner on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 bringing together community leaders, residents, and stakeholders to discuss a series…