Mar.
20
2023
President of Oneida County Tourism Appointed to New York State Tourism Advisory Council
Oneida County Tourism President Kelly Blazosky has been appointed to the New York State Tourism Advisory Council by Governor Kathy Hochul to represent Oneida County and the Central New York ILNY Vacation Region. The Council consists of appointed tourism professionals committed to supporting the New York State tourism industry and advising the state’s Division of… Read more
Jan.
23
2023
Utican Tea Sijaric
Representing the City of Utica, State of New York and TEAM USA at the Karate European Championship in Italy takes the Gold in the Team Division!
Jan.
20
2023
Bill Guglielmo’s Retirement
William “Bill” Guglielmo has retired as the President of the Rome Area Chamber of Commerce. Bill began his career at the chamber in February of 1973 during the Richard Nixon administration. Bill earned the role of President in 1996 and has led the chamber admirably since. To say that he will be missed is the understatement of 2023.
Jan.
13
2023
Down Payment Assistance Program Announced: City of Rome and the HomeOwnershipCenter to partner in program
The City of Rome is launching a First Time Homebuyer Assistance Program in partnership with the HomeOwnershipCenter. The program will be made available to income eligible first-time homebuyers who would like to purchase a home within the City of Rome. The program will allow income eligible applicants access to financial assistance for the down payment … Read more
Dec.
21
2022
NBT Bank Commits $100,000 to ICAN’s New Family Resource Center and Children’s Museum
NBT Bank has committed $100,000 to ICAN’s Family Resource Center, which will also house a new, state-of-the-art Children’s Museum. The $100,000 gift contributes to the overall project total of $14 million, which includes site improvements, museum exhibit design and the addition of a rotunda—a signature architectural element on the south side of the building at… Read more
Oct.
17
2022
Haunted History Trail Releases New York State’s Largest Collection of Halloween and Haunted Events
Nearly 500 haunted events include ghost hunts, ghoulish walks, guided tours and more Batavia, N.Y. – The Haunted History Trail of New York State is home to the largest collection of haunted and Halloween events statewide. Nearly 500 events – the most since 2019 – are offered now through Halloween Day and range from guided… Read more
Oct.
5
2022
2022 Erie Canalway Photo Contest Winners Announced
Winning images to be featured in 2023 calendar WATERFORD, NY – Twelve stunning images rose above a competitive field of 230 entries to win the 17th Annual Erie Canalway Photo Contest. Judges selected winning photos in four contest categories, along with 12 honorable mentions. Winners hail from across the Canalway Corridor and remind us that… Read more
Oct.
5
2022
Governor Hochul Names Canal Cooperation Vessel in Honor of the Inspirational Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman
In the Bicentennial Year of Tubman’s Birth, Canal Corporation Vessel Harriet Tubman is Named in her Honor in Rochester Tubman Utilized Erie Canal Corridor to Connect with Fellow Abolitionists View Photos of Harriet Tubman Vessel Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Canal Corporation has named one of their vessels the Harriet Tubman… Read more
Sep.
28
2022
Turning Stone Named #1 Best Overall Gaming Resort in NY
Another year, another round of industry-leading awards for Turning Stone Resort Casino from Casino Player Magazine. We earned the most coveted award, #1 Best Overall Gaming Resort in New York, for the seventh year in a row. This time, our resort also took home a whopping 17 first-place accolades, including 10 top kudos that we have… Read more
Sep.
12
2022
