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…
BELTRÉ, HELTON, MAUER ELECTED TO HALL OF FAME Adrián Beltré, a five-time Gold Glove winner and four-time Silver Slugger recipient at third base, and former batting champions Todd Helton and Joe Mauer were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in January in the 80th balloting conducted by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America…
Rome chapter eliminates need to travel to Utica The Utica Center for Development opened a Veterans Outreach Center in Rome. The new Veterans Outreach Center provides support services for veterans and their families, as well as homeless prevention, rapid rehousing programs, suicide prevention services and much more, including everyday services like a food pantry and…
Governor Hochul Announces Winners of $30 Million Regional Economic Development Council Challenge Competition Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Long Island, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country as the winners of the 2023 $30 million Regional Economic Development Council Challenge Competition. As the winners of this year’s competition, REDCs in Long Island, the Mohawk Valley,…
It doesn’t take a boulder to make a ripple, just a single stone. Joe and Monica Hickel, owners of Monarch Banquets, have been hosting events for local non-profit organizations for over a decade. It was through those events they began to hear stories of children showing up to school without proper winter clothing during the…
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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…
For Coleman and Heather Covington, life in Otsego County is pretty sweet. As the owners of Five Kids Bakehouse, a bakery and cafe in Gilbertsville, their breads, pastries, and coffee fuel the local community. What started with selling Heather’s homemade baked goods from their front porch grew to a retail location in June 2021, thanks…
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…
The Mohawk Valley region of Upstate New York, which includes Utica, Rome, Herkimer, and Cooperstown, is home to a large, vibrant, and growing Hispanic community. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the region with a variety of events and activities that highlight the cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Here are a few…