Mar.
8
2021
Utica Native Donates Book to Support Youth and History
Utica native Kevin Byrd has donated 30 signed copies of Our Stories, Our Voices: Black Men Speak Their Truth to the History Center. Kevin is one of 13 contributing authors who open up to share their trials and tribulations in this journey called life. The proceeds from books purchased through the History Center will be used to… Read more
Feb.
17
2021
The Black Family and the Tuskegee Airmen
Rome Historical Society (RHS) and the Afro-American Heritage Association (AAHA) will host a 43rd annual African American History Month virtual program on February 28, 2021 at 3pm. The topic will be the Black family with a focus on its role in the evolution and significance of the Tuskegee Airmen. This virtual program will be available… Read more
Feb.
9
2021
IntreXDesign & Associates and Oneida County Tourism Receive Graphic Design USA National Award
Local graphic design firm, IntreXDesign & Associates, received a national graphic design award from Graphic Design USA (GDUSA) for the 2020 Oneida County Travel Guide. The travel guide was designed by Jeannine Papelino, owner of IntreXDesign & Associates, and was published by the Utica Observer Dispatch. Papelino said, “Designing the Official 2020 Oneida County Travel Guide… Read more
Feb.
5
2021
For Low-Income Immigrant Students, A Virtual Education
The Midtown Utica Community Center (MUCC) online Tutoring Program will start again on February 2nd, 2021 to help refugee and immigrant children adapt to remote learning. In March 2020, local schools closed their doors and shifted to online-only classes due to the novel Coronavirus pandemic. The learning gap widened for many low-income, immigrant students who… Read more
Feb.
5
2021
Utica City Opts Out of 2020-21 Season
Utica City FC General Manager Tommy Tanner announced today that team is opting out of the 2020-21 season in conjunction with the league’s COVID-19 Voluntary Suspension Policy. Utica City FC joins the Harrisburg Heat and Rochester Lancers, who also made their concurrent announcements today. Utica, Harrisburg, and Rochester join Milwaukee, Mesquite, Turlock, Sonora, Monterrey, and Baltimore,… Read more
Jan.
25
2021
Comets Announce 2020-2021 Regular Season Schedule
The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League have announced the 2020-21 regular season schedule. The eighth season of Comets hockey begins with the team starting on the road for back-to-back games against the Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch on February 5 and 6 respectively. Utica will open up the home portion of the schedule on… Read more
Jan.
20
2021
