Upstate NY Town Named One of the Best Places To Live
Oneonta, New York boasts affordable home prices, exposed rock cliffs, and a minor-league baseball team.
Building Hope: The Case for a Waterfront Skatepark in Rome, NY
A grassroots movement has emerged, fueled by tragedy yet brimming with hope. The SFM SKATEPARK PROJECT is on a mission to construct a waterfront skatepark on the Erie Canal. This endeavor isn’t just about building ramps and rails—it’s about building resilience, community, and a brighter future for our youth.
Meet Paul “King” Konye!
Meet Paul “King” Konye, What’s Upstate Ambassador from Otsego County!
Utica Welcomes the World: Inside the Excitement of the IIHF Women’s World Championship
Get Ready Upstate, A Once-In-A-Lifetime Sporting Event Comes to Utica. IIHF Women’s World Championship Games Run April 3-14 with a Flurry of Festivities.
Introducing the New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail
The New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail (NYSBWT) is a conceptual trail, stretching 190 miles from Cooperstown to Corning. While encouraging healthy and responsible recreation, the new project seeks to spur environmental stewardship and economic growth along the riverfront and nearby communities.
Meet Susan Green!
Meet Susan Green, What’s Upstate Ambassador from Otsego County!
Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzegovina Celebration
What’s Upstate Ambassador, Hanka Grabovica was invited to speak at the Independence Day of Bosnia and Herzgovina celebration in Utica.
Upstate New York’s Freedom Trail
Abolitionism: The Underground Railroad in Upstate NY The Underground Railroad was part of the abolitionist movement to eliminate slavery in America. In the state of New York, organized abolitionism began in Oneida County in the early 1830s. Local activists were inspired by the words and examples of Beriah Green and his students at the Oneida…
Oneida County Tourism Launches Refreshed Heart of New York Beverage Trail
Check our their new mobile app! . Oneida County Tourism, the official tourism promotion agency for Oneida County, NY, has announced the launch of a refreshed, digital version of the Heart of NY Beverage Trail, which highlights local wineries and breweries. The mobile, interactive trail – which can be accessed on the Oneida County Tourism website –…
Oneida County Tourism Opens Two New Offices
Relocates Welcome Center to Historic Union Station in Utica . Oneida County Tourism (OCT), the official destination marketing organization for Oneida County, NY, is excited to announce its relocation to two brand-new offices, enhancing visitor experience and accessibility. At the end of 2023, OCT bid farewell to the Exit 31 Welcome Center and relocated to…