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.
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…
EMPOWERING GRANDMOTHERS, ONE SPICE AT A TIME
Hut Number 22 Where Grandmothers Share Stories and Sell Seasonings “Refugee grandmothers, most American citizens now, from Bhutan worked hard to ensure their families stayed together and survived in refugee camps. Men had to leave home to find labour jobs far from the camp and their families. Grandmothers stepped up. Moving to the United States…
A Colorful Addition To Downtown Utica
Utica Mayor Robert M. Palmieri and artist Steven Teller announced the completion of the mural at Liberty Corner. The mural took just over 90 days to complete, required hundreds of can of spray paint and was document on social media by residents across the Mohawk Valley. Teller’s concept includes a river of roses and local…
UTICA TO HOST 2024 INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP
Utica becomes one of only five US cities to ever host the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s World Championships. This year’s tournament is set for April 3-14 at the Adirondack Bank Center and is expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to our area. The tournament features the best women’s ice hockey players in…
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Today, we remember those whose lives were lost during a horrific terrorist attacks on our soil and honor the first responders who heroically put their safety aside that day to assist those caught in the attacks. We must always stand against extremism and evil. Seven people with ties to the region were among those who…
Community Foundation Efforts Aid in Growth of a Diverse, Skilled Workforce
Workforce development is key to fostering opportunities to expand our community’s ever-evolving diverse workforce, from traditional pathways to innovative and emerging ways that promote economic growth. In collaboration with community partners, the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties is committed to developing a thriving labor force in growing industries through a continuing workforce development…
In Upstate New York, I’m Dancing My Way
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…
Things To Do: The Oneida County Mural Trail
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…