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Hope Chapel, Munson, and Utica Schools partner to serve food and creativity
Utica, N.Y. — A free summer lunch program running July 6 through Aug. 21, organized by the Utica City School District Board of Education...
Students Recognized for Their Academic Achievement
ROME, NY – JULY 1, 2026: As part of its commitment to supporting the community and investing in future generations, AmeriCU Credit Union awarded thirteen...
50 Forward Mohawk Valley Awarded $104,787
Utica, New York – Elderlife Inc. DBA 50 Forward Mohawk Valley announced today that it has received an AmeriCorps Seniors grant of $104,787 from AmeriCorps,...
Utica NY July 4 Fireworks: Harbor Point Debut 2026
Utica July 4 Fireworks 2026: A Thrilling Harbor Point Debut Awaits
After 15 Years at Proctor Park, Utica's Independence Day Show Lights Up the Waterfront...
Neilson Street Fight: Third Arrest Demands Real Public Safety
Third Arrest in Neilson Street Fight Demands Real Public Safety
Utica Police Continue Investigation Into June 21 Brawl That Left One Officer Hurt
The Neilson Street...
Medicare Will Start Covering Weight Loss Drugs on July 1 for the First Time
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For the first time in history, Medicare will begin covering weight loss drugs on July 1, 2026, marking a major shift...
Extreme Heat Forecasted : Oneida County Health Department Offers Tips to Stay Safe
This week is predicted to be very hot and humid with temperatures projected to be well into the 90s. Extreme heat poses health risks...
Munson For All, first-ever capital campaign to support transformative renovations
Utica, N.Y. — Munson has launched Munson For All, its first-ever capital campaign with a goal of $9.5 million. The campaign will support transformative...
Oneida County Kratom Ban: The Hidden Threat to Local Health
Oneida County Kratom Ban: Local Law Sets Dangerous Precedent for Public Health
County Executive Anthony Picente pushes a full ban on the herbal supplement, but...
Utica Brownfield Cleanup Gets Major EPA Boost
Utica Brownfield Cleanup Wins Major EPA Boost for Renewal
Federal funding could help turn polluted, long-vacant land into opportunity for neighborhoods, jobs, and redevelopment.
Federal funding...
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‘America’s Potluck & ‘Turtle Island Festival’ honors shared heritage
NORWICH — The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) and the Chenango County Historian’s Office—along with collaborators C.S Miller Books, Colorscape Chenango, Commerce Chenango, Live...
Black Men of Substance(what are we full of)
By: Dave 'The Difference' Dancy
Black Men of Substance(what are we full of)
What if you could be on the cover of a magazine? A well...
Buffalo Bills Tickets at Highmark Stadium Are Pricing Out Fans
The Day the Average Fan Got Priced Out of the Game
At the Brand-New Highmark Stadium, You'll Need More Than Team Spirit — You'll Need...
Cop Handcuffed Nine-Month Pregnant Black Woman, Bet Her Career on a...
Last updated: June 29, 2026
Quick Answer: An Arizona police officer handcuffed a nine-months-pregnant Black woman during a November 2025 incident, then filed a report...
We Already Know so Talk Amongst Yourselves
By: David Dancy
We Already Know so Talk Amongst Yourselves
I wrote this back in 2014. It's anecdotal and simply highlights a mentality that has...
Mohawk Valley Junior Frontiers Honors Graduating Seniors at 2026 Banquet
Mohawk Valley Junior Frontiers Honors Graduating Seniors and Student Achievement at Annual Awards Banquet
UTICA, N.Y. — Academic excellence, leadership, perseverance, and community service were...