When the Lavender Goes Quiet, the Lights Come On
Twinkling lights. Quiet lavender fields. Hot cocoa by the fire. 💜❄️
Lavender & Lights at Spring Creek Lavender Farm is one of the most magical winter experiences in Oneida County.
Angelica Palmer Awarded NYSCA Grant for Sacred Waters
Creativity is flowing through Cherry Valley—literally. Artist and ritualist Angelica Palmer just received an NYSCA grant to bring Sacred Waters to life, a community ritual celebrating ancestry, connection, and the waterways that sustain us.
Manufacturing Bootcamp Opens Career Pathways in Upstate NY
Discover how SUNY Oneonta’s new manufacturing bootcamp is helping Upstate NY residents launch careers with local employers and micro-credentials.
Utica to Host 2026 NYS Tourism Conference
Utica, NY will welcome 200+ tourism professionals for the 2026 New York State Tourism Conference, expected to generate over $75,000 in local impact.
Friendliest Towns in New York: Little Falls & Cooperstown This Fall
Fall in Upstate New York shines brightest in Little Falls and Cooperstown—the state’s friendliest towns. From garlic and cheese festivals to lakeside picnics and hidden trails, here’s why your autumn road trip needs to stop here.
Paddles Up! New York’s Newest Water Trail Makes a Splash
Paddlers and officials gathered at Otsego Lake on National Canoe Day to celebrate the launch of the New York Susquehanna Basin Water Trail—190 miles of scenic riverway from Cooperstown to Corning.
Harbor Point Utica: A New Waterfront District in Oneida County
Utica Builds a Waterfront. Here’s What Harbor Point Actually Is. For a long time, Harbor Point was one of those phrases people in Utica used to describe something that was coming. Eventually. Someday. You know, the classic Upstate development timeline: big vision, many meetings, occasional renderings, and everyone politely wondering whether they would need a…
Upstate NY Restaurant Week | July 13–24
Get hungry, Oneida County! Restaurant Week is here from July 13–24, and it’s your chance to discover bold flavors, support local favorites, and indulge in special prix-fixe menus at over 50 participating restaurants. From classic Italian at Portofino to Latin fusion at EcuaMex and El Jarocho, our region’s food scene is on full display. Whether you’re craving Greek, BBQ, or a good old-fashioned pub dinner, there’s something for every appetite. This week-long event celebrates our diverse culinary culture—and you’re invited to the table.
Heart & Heritage: Feeling at Home in Cooperstown & Little Falls
Discover why Cooperstown and Little Falls are two of the most hospitable towns in Upstate New York. From lakeside strolls and canal-side charm to friendly festivals and unforgettable food, these small towns deliver big on heart and heritage.
Juneteenth in Utica: Why I Celebrate and How You Can Too
As a first-generation American raised in Utica, Hilda M. Jordan shares why Juneteenth resonates so deeply—and how Utica’s 3-day celebration honors the Black legacy of freedom, resilience, and joy. From soul food to storytelling, music to memory-making, this article is both personal reflection and a public invitation to join the community in celebration and solidarity.