Purple Heart Day

The city of Utica is pleased to be a purple heart city. A new sign located on Whitesboro Street as you enter the City at Purple Heart park will now adorn its entrance.   Joe Fraccola, Commander, CNY Chapter #490, Military Order of the Purple Heart of the USA stated the following β€œThe Purple Heart…

YouthBuild Grant Program!

The Workforce Development Board’s YouthBuild grant program provides its participants with essential occupational skills training, and access to local businesses for mentorship, job following, job opportunities, and more. YouthBuild partners often gain access to a pipeline of talent. Β Partner collaboration with businesses and community organizations supports the mission of the WDB to develop sector strategies…

More than $64.1 Million Awarded Through the Restore New York Communities Initiative

GOVERNOR HOCHUL ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $64.1 MILLION AWARDED THROUGH RESTORE NEW YORK COMMUNITIES INITIATIVE Β  43 Projects Across Nine Regions Will Support Efforts to Reduce Blight, Spur New Investments and Encourage Community Revitalization Projects Advance Governor’s Priorities by Increasing Available Housing and Spurring New Investments in Economic and Community Growth   Governor Kathy Hochul recently…

Boilermaker Announces 2024 Award Winners

Runners from Corporate Cup & High School Challenge Honored   The Boilermaker Road Race has announced the official winners of the Corporate Cup presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and the School Challenge presented by GPO Federal Credit Union, all of which occurred within the 47th running of the races on July 14th.   β€œEach of…

MMRI Held Graduation Ceremony for Largest Summer Fellowship Cohort To-Date

On Friday, July 26, 2024, MMRI held its annual graduation ceremony to honor the accomplishments of its 19 Summer Fellows who completed the esteemed scientific program. For ten weeks, these Summer Fellows studied under MMRI’s principal investigators (PI) gaining invaluable scientific research experience, as well as with administrative executives, gaining insights into MMRI’s operational endeavors.…

Community Foundation Honors Linda and Sarah Cohen

Highest Award for Community Philanthropy Presented to Old Forge Sisters Old Forge sisters whose generosity has touched countless lives have received the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties’ highest award for community philanthropy.   Linda and Sarah Cohen of Old Forge were honored at the Community Foundation’s July 25 Celebration of Philanthropy event at…

GreenUtica Garden Tour

GreenUtica Invites Garden and Outdoor Enthusiasts to Explore Local Gardens During the GreenUtica Garden Tour on August 10   GreenUtica, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, announces a free community event, the GreenUtica Garden Tour, presented by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, on Saturday, August 10 from 10am to 3pm. To take the tour, which is a driving & walking…