Sep.
24
2021
Oneida County Launches Vaccine Incentive Program
$100 Digital Gift Cards Will Benefit Local Businesses & Organizations Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. today announced the official launch of the Boost OC vaccination incentive program that awards $100 in digital gift cards to be used at local businesses and organizations. “We are still fighting this pandemic every day and the best… Read more
Sep.
22
2021
Fall Bucketlist: 10 Things You Have to Do This Fall
Featured in our Getaway Guide
Sep.
17
2021
Announcing the Historical Hall of Fame and Living Legends Class of 2021
The Oneida County Historical Hall of Fame, begun in 1946, has named five individuals to its 2021 inductee class: writer Jack Behrens, international literacy advocate Welthy Honsinger Fisher, abolitionist Rev. Beriah Green, Congressman Richard Hanna, and Utica’s first Black teacher Jermain Wesley Loguen. The Hall of Famers will be inducted alongside the 2021 Richard W…. Read more
Sep.
14
2021
8 Annual Fall Festivals & Events You Need to Attend!
Fall Festival Weekends (Sauquoit) Now through October 17What: Hosted by Lincoln Davies Building Supply, this event has plenty of activities for all ages. There is a corn maze, hayrides, food, bounce house and live music on select weekends. Throughout the fall, there will be daytime and flashlight corn maze options (click the link above for… Read more
Aug.
30
2021
ICAN’s New Family Resource Center, Children’s Museum Receives $1 Million Community Foundation Commitment
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties has committed $1,000,000 to ICAN’s Family Resource Center, which will also house a new, state-of-the-art Children’s Museum. Before board approval of the multi-year community investment, the Community Foundation worked with ICAN from the very beginning of this project—and as a longtime supporter of the Utica Children’s Museum,… Read more
Aug.
20
2021
Utica’s Summer Bucklist: Part Two
We’re back with part 2 of our Utica Summer Bucketlist! Summer is flying by and if there’s anything we know in Central New York, it’s to take advantage of the warm weather when we can. Part 2 includes two key attractions in Utica; The Adirondack Railroad & Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute. Learn more about… Read more
Aug.
13
2021
The British Line Tour
On August 16, 2021 Rome Historical Society (RHS) will release a digital tour via RHS’ YouTube channel. The tour called The British Lines will review the movement of British troops during the Siege of Fort Stanwix in 1777. The British Campaign of 1777, also called the Saratoga Campaign or Burgoyne’s Campaign, was a three-pronged attack… Read more
Aug.
4
2021
Utica’s Summer Bucketlist: Part One
After last year, it’s safe to say that many people are looking to get out and explore as much as possible. Whether you’re a local who’s looking for ideas close to home or a visitor, we put together a list of four of our favorite attractions in the area! It’s possible to combine these into… Read more
Jul.
26
2021
Tug Hill Partners Receive Snowmobile Economic Impact Study Results
New York’s Tug Hill region’s expansive snowmobile trails contribute to the regional economy through visitor spending on lodging, food, entertainment, gas, equipment, and other retail. Lewis County in partnership with Jefferson County Economic Development, the Lewis County Chamber of Commerce, Oneida County Tourism, Oswego County Community Development, Tourism and Planning, Operation Oswego County, the Tug… Read more
Jul.
8
2021
