The legendary Adirondack Ice Bowl is set to return February 20–21, 2026, at Eagle Bay Village, and it’s shaping up to be the biggest tournament yet. Known as the ultimate pond hockey festival in the Adirondacks, the Ice Bowl is proud to announce the continued partnership with Saranac as its official beverage sponsor. This…
AmeriCU Credit Union is proud to connect 12 deserving high school seniors, continuing college or vocational students with a $1,000 scholarship toward their education. The credit union’s scholarship program invests in the future of our communities and provides valuable assistance to students pursuing their educational dreams. The scholarship program is open to all members…
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) celebrated the official ribbon cutting and open house of its new Ambulatory Surgery Center – Mohawk Valley Surgery Center on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in conjunction with the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce. The event welcomed community leaders, healthcare partners and MVHS staff to the Medical Office Building at 601…
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Suzanne Snyder, dean of Pratt Munson College of Art and Design, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), which was established in 1944 to improve educational practices and maintain high professional standards in art and design education and now serves more than 320…
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2024 Summer Fellow Gianna Frank in the lab The MMRI Summer Fellowship is a 10-week, hands-on training program designed to immerse undergraduate and graduate students in cutting-edge scientific research. This year’s fellowship will run from Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, July 17, 2026, at MMRI, located at 2150 Bleecker Street, Utica, New York,…
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Start the Holiday Season off with a Zooriffic Day! The Utica Zoo is excited to share that they are bringing back their annual Winter Zoobilee event for a third year, with the same holiday cheer and nostalgia as before, but with a special twist! This event will take place on Saturday, December 6th, located at…
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 community’s confidence in the direction of Utica’s schools and the work happening in classrooms and programs across the district. According to the New York State Education Department’s 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 10th 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 union’s 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. — 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…