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.
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
May.
24
2022
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series is Back at Kopernik Park!
Ten weeks of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts return this summer!
May.
19
2022
Oneida County Tourism Receives Two 2022 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards
at New York State Tourism Industry Association’s Annual Meeting
Jan.
20
2022
NYS Canal System Hand-Launch Facility Design Guide Available
In response to a dramatic increase in canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards on the NYS Canal System, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has published the New York State Canal System Hand-Launch Facility Design Guide. The free guide shares best practices for communities, businesses, and organizations looking to install or improve hand-launch facilities for paddlers. It is available for free… Read more
Jan.
13
2022
Broadway Utica’s “Beyond The Stage” Initiative Gives Children Without Beds A Better Night’s Sleep
Broadway Theatre League of Utica has named Sleep in Heavenly Peace as its “Beyond The Stage” recipient for the upcoming performances of the smash hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Through its local chapters, the national nonprofit organization builds, assembles, and delivers quality beds to children who are actually sleeping on the floor. Run solely… Read more
Dec.
29
2021
‘Devastated, ’Utica Zoo Mourns Unexpected Loss of Red Panda, Muse
The Utica Zoo is in mourning over the sudden loss of its red panda, Muse. According to Zoo staff, the 10-year-old male showed no signs of illness leading up to his death that occurred before the Christmas holiday. Preliminary results from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine indicates Muse died from an acute gastrointestinal impaction…. Read more
Dec.
21
2021
Tailor and the Cook to Expand at 311 Main
Tim Hardiman, Owner & Executive Chef of The Tailor and the Cook and Chris Talgo, co-Owner of The Tailor and the Cook, along with Robert Esche, CEO of Mohawk Valley Garden (MVG), have been working over the last few months on a new partnership, centered around the expansion and relocation, of the premiere farm-to-table culinary… Read more
Nov.
17
2021
Oneida Indian Nation Unveils ‘Passage of Peace’ Cultural Art Installation
Oneida Indian Nation Unveils ‘Passage of Peace’ Cultural Art Installation to Raise Awareness Around COVID Impact on Western Tribal Nations and to Share Message of Hope and Peace with Local Community The installation, launched in conjunction with Native American Heritage Month, features nine illuminated tipis in a show of solidarity with the Western American Indian… Read more
Nov.
9
2021
