Almanac

July has one of our most important and popular holidays, Independence Day, most commonly called the Fourth of July. It is widely celebrated with parades and fireworks in many cities and towns. Barbecues, boating...

Mohawk Valley Almanac July 2021 Edition By Roger Chambers If early and mid-June is any indication, we may be in for a long, hot summer. If possible, on the hottest days over 90°F, take the usual...

By Roger Chambers Many would agree that October is one of the most beautiful months of the year. On some days, bright cobalt blue skies contrast magnificently with various shades of green tree leaves shifting...

By Roger Chambers | Utica Phoenix Columnist  Life is nearly “back to normal” as the surge of Thanksgiving to New Year’s travel to pre-Covid levels continues. Public theater, musical concerts, and sporting extravaganzas have returned....

Holidays and Observances in May May 1--May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day; Beltane May 5--Cinco de Mayo May 8--Mother’s Day; Truman Day (Missouri) May 21--Armed Forces Day May 22--National Maritime Day; Rogation Sunday May 23--Victoria Day (Canada) May 26--Ascension Day May...

By Roger Chambers | Columnist  Holidays and Observances in April April 2--Ramadan begins at sundown; Pascua Florida Day April 10--Palm Sunday April 15--Good Friday April 17--Easter April 18--Patriots Day (Maine and Massachusetts) April 21--St. Jacinto Day (Texas) April 22--Earth Day April 24--Orthodox Easter April...

May Holidays and Observances May 1    May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day May 2    Orthodox Easter May 5    Cinco de Mayo May 8    Truman Day - Missouri May 9    Mother’s Day - Second Sunday; Rogation Sunday May 13  Ascension...

Written By Roger Chambers February is a cold winter month with an average monthly high of 35°F and low of 15°. The record low is  -28°F on February 14, 1979, while temperatures of -10° to...

By Roger Chambers Holidays and Observances in May May 1--May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day; Beltane May 5--Cinco de Mayo May 8--Mother’s Day; Truman Day (Missouri) May 21--Armed Forces Day May 22--National Maritime Day; Rogation Sunday May 23--Victoria Day (Canada) May...