Threads of Tradition, Woven Locally
The CNY Fiber Arts Festival returns June 6 and 7 to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds, running 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. Now in its fifteenth year, the festival brings together artisans, vendors, and producers for a hands-on look at fiber arts, from raw materials like alpaca and wool to finished textiles and goods. […]
A Day for Connection, Collaboration, and Community Impact
The conversations shaping the future of the Mohawk Valley’s nonprofit sector are happening in real time, and this spring, they come together in one place. Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Mohawk Valley Nonprofit Symposium, taking place Thursday, May 21, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This growing regional event brings together nonprofit […]
1915 Memorial Parkway
By Libby Lemire Lucky for us and lucky for you, GreenUtica shared snapshots of Utica’s beloved Memorial Parkway in its original form. Designed by the famous Olmsted firm, also responsible for New York City’s Central Park, this corridor was built to be the grand entrance to Roscoe Conkling Park, with an abundance of trees, flowers, […]
Where Innovation Takes Place
There is a growing sense that the future of the Mohawk Valley is being built in real time, and few events capture that momentum quite like the SUNY Polytechnic Institute AI in Action Showcase. Bringing together leaders across healthcare, research, education, and industry, the multi-day showcase highlights how artificial intelligence is no longer a distant […]
Go-To Greenhouses
By the time you’re reading this, hopefully the cold, wet, gray days of early spring are in the rearview mirror, and we’re ready to gussy up our landscapes and fill our planters. In the Mohawk Valley, we’re lucky to have so many local greenhouses to choose from. The hardest part isn’t finding one, it’s narrowing […]
Where Beauty Took Root: The Story of Clinton Florist Cathy Clarke
Asking Cathy for an interview a week before Easter and two weeks before Munson’s Art in Bloom exhibition was a little nervy. I got a reluctant “yes,” more from her modesty than availability. She is The Clinton Florist. Whatever beckons decoration—weddings, restaurant décor, dining room tables, private parties, churches—she is an immensely talented, sole proprietor […]
Calabria Coffee Celebrates Five Years
One of those places you find yourself returning to without thinking twice, Calabria Coffee celebrates five years on May 28, with a loyal following built around great coffee and a space that simply feels good to be in. Since opening, Calabria has built a loyal following around its espresso-based drinks and approachable menu, becoming part […]
Having Your Day in Court
By Hon. Bernadette T. Clark, Supreme Court Justice From my seat on the Bench, I see the courtroom not just as a place where legal disputes are heard, but as a theater of human experience where all citizens are provided with full, fair, and equal access to be heard. Day after day, I watch individuals, […]
Earn Your Evenings
May is where everything starts to open up. The light lasts longer, the air feels different, and your days begin to fill up in a way they haven’t in months. Plans come back. Spontaneity comes back. Life moves outside again. And that is exactly why your fitness routine needs to shift with it. This is […]
The Next Generation of Leaders
There is a shift happening across the Mohawk Valley. It’s not loud, and it’s not always obvious, but it’s happening in boardrooms, storefronts, studios, nonprofits, and job sites. It’s happening in the way businesses are being built, in how people are choosing to lead, and in the growing belief that you can build something meaningful […]