Jul.
3
2023
Utica Zoo Opens New North American River Otter Exhibit
The Utica Zoo has two new residents, Briar and Lily! They are part of the zoo’s newest addition, the Otterly Awesome North American River Otter exhibit. At the end of 2022, the Utica Zoo began the renovations on the former Sea Lion habitat to transform it into the new exhibit. In total, the cost of… Read more
Jun.
29
2023
Oneida County Tourism announces Sarah Foster Calero as new president
The Oneida County Tourism Board of Directors announces the appointment of Sarah Foster Calero as the next President of The Convention and Visitors Bureau for Oneida County, Inc. dba Oneida County Tourism. The appointment is a promotion for Foster Calero, a New Hartford resident. Over her 12 years at Oneida County Tourism (OCT), she has… Read more
May.
17
2023
Alive Downtown! Including The Stanley Theatre To Receive State Funding
In a remarkable statewide effort, downtown historic theatres, including Utica’s Stanley Theatre, are set to receive $5 million in funding allocated in the recently passed state budget. “As a group of 13 historic theatres throughout upstate New York, it goes widely unnoticed and underrecognized that we have combined budgets of more than $100 million, attract… Read more
May.
16
2023
Kelly Blazosky Departs Oneida County Tourism
Search for New President Started
May.
9
2023
Oneida County Tourism Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week
In Oneida County, the travel industry is a significant economic engine driving $2.7 billion in annual visitor spending.
May.
8
2023
Good Housekeeping Magazine Features The Cove at Sylvan Beach
Among the Best 12 Places to Visit This Summer
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
