The Wynn Hospital Golf Classic Returns to Turning Stone
The Wynn Hospital Golf Classic presented by Bank of America will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This premiere golf outing organized by the Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation, welcomes more than 60 teams annually, celebrates healthcare in our community and raises funds for the Wynn Hospital. Golfers have […]
Where Quiet Creates Better Decisions
By Aaron Evans, CFA, CFP® We’re fortunate in the Mohawk Valley to be surrounded by some of the best outdoor spaces in the Northeast, with access to endless trails, lakes, and quiet escapes just a short drive away. That proximity gives us something easy to take for granted: the ability to step away, even briefly, […]
Driving Growth Forward
Building Opportunity at Mastrovito Chevrolet Frank Mastrovito, the acquisition of Mastrovito Chevrolet was never simply about adding another dealership to the company portfolio. It was about creating opportunity. Since officially opening earlier this year, the dealership has represented an important new chapter not only for the Mastrovito family of dealerships, but for the employees, customers, […]
Go Red For Women!
Our “Be Social” photo booth at the 2026 Mohawk Valley Go Red for Women luncheon brought together survivors, advocates, healthcare professionals, and community members for an inspiring afternoon focused on women’s heart health, resilience, and awareness.
1958 Gala
More than 400 guests gathered at the Adirondack Bank Center on April 25 for the third annual 1958 Gala benefiting Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI). Presented by Adirondack Bank, the evening honored longtime community leader Harold “Tom” Clark while raising more than $220,000 to support MMRI’s groundbreaking research in heart disease, autism, lupus, PTSD, and […]
Summer Sips
By Libby Lemire Summer is here, and that is refreshing in itself. We endure a long winter, an endless wait for spring, and then summer comes and the Mohawk Valley says, “It’s about freakin’ time!” I always laugh when it starts to get “too hot,” and inevitably you’ll hear one of us yearning for fall, […]
Picente Outlines Bold “250 Forward” Vision for Oneida County
By Carrie Byrne Putelo During the 2026 State of the County Address at Turning Stone Resort Casino, Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. unveiled “250 Forward,” a forward-looking vision focused on continued growth, investment, and opportunity across Oneida County as the nation approaches America’s 250th anniversary. The plan includes a proposed $10 million housing […]
94 Days of Summer
Moments, Traditions & Places That Make a Mohawk Valley Summer Summer begins in small moments. A melting Rocket Pop. Sun-warmed playground slides. The sound of laughter drifting through the park long after lunchtime should have ended. In the Mohawk Valley, these are the moments that become memories, simple snapshots of childhood and summer wrapped together […]
Where to Play
From destination-level resort golf and historic private clubs to approachable public courses and hidden local favorites, the Mohawk Valley offers one of the most diverse golf landscapes in Upstate New York. Whether it’s a quick weekday league round, a scenic Adirondack getaway, or a championship-caliber experience, these courses continue to shape the culture of the […]
The Next Generation
By Ruth Weydig, PGA Professional & CNY PGA Hall of Famer I started swinging a golf club somewhere around 1970 or 1971. At that time, very few girls were involved in sports. Most of my friends attended dance class or swim lessons, and girls playing golf were few and far between in the Vernon area. Over […]