Prior to my wife, Denise and I purchasing the former Bellinger Rose Bed & Breakfast in the fall of 2021 the questions posed to us were: “Why Herkimer? What is in Herkimer? What is there to do in Herkimer? Are you sure Herkimer is the right place to purchase a B & B?” But there…
Growing up in a refugee camp in Thailand, I had never imagined one day I would be dancing and performing throughout Upstate New York. My journey started on the muddy road of a citizen-less refugee camp for the K’Nyaw (Karen) people of Myanmar. I was born in the hospital of the Umphiem refugee camp in…
We’re so happy you’re interested in exploring our beautiful, diverse murals and cities. The goals of the trail are simple. We wish to provide visitors and locals with a free way to view public art; we want to shine a light on the artists involved, many of whom are local; we want people to explore the…
At the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, we have a long-term commitment to help our partners bring about neighborhood revitalization—to breathe new life into communities from Little Falls to Camden. By definition, revitalization is the act or process of giving new life, fresh vitality or energy to someone or something. In this case,…
Do you have a great story about why you love to live in Upstate NY? Share your story with Sean today!
On April 25, 2022, Wolfspeed hosted the grand opening for their Mohawk Valley Fab, the World’s first, largest, and only 200mm silicon carbide manufacturing facility. Click here to watch the video and learn more about Wolfspeed’s Mohawk Valley Fab !
Hear how Sharrone and Anna Sofer started a business on $20,000 and a prayer! Visit them at The Compound, 106 Genesee Street in Utica, NY for delicious grilled cheeses, burgers, baked potatoes, gifts and more!
https://youtu.be/oowwNiWncjE Hear from Laura about why she chose to live in Upstate, New York with her family! In her video you’ll learn how she enjoys all 4 seasons with her kids and why she feels you won’t find a better place to live.
This guide, originally created to promote “How to Explore the Outdoors While Physical Distancing”, is a comprehensive overview of the beautiful trails we have in Oneida County. While reading through the guide, you might think of exploring in spring, summer and fall, but don’t stop there! You can also hike, cross country ski and snowshoe…
More than 25 public courses in 25 minutes! Did you know that we have over 25 public golf courses in Oneida County? Since we live in such a large county, it’s convenient to have a vast variety of courses spanning most cities and towns across #ocnewyork. And not only are there golf courses sprinkled across the…