Celebrating the People Who Care for Our Community
Each May, we have the opportunity to recognize healthcare professionals who play an essential role in the health and well-being of our community – nurses, hospital teams, emergency medical services professionals and skilled nursing care. National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week, EMS Week and Skilled Nursing Care Week give us a moment to pause and […]
Editors Letter – May
There is something about May in the Mohawk Valley that feels like forward motion. The air shifts. The days stretch longer. You start to see it everywhere. Fields coming back to life. Outdoor spaces waking up again. A calendar that begins to fill. There is an energy that builds quietly at first, then all at […]
CatStock 315 Turns a Day of Music into Meaningful Impact
Now in its sixth year, CatStock 315 has become one of the Mohawk Valley’s most distinctive grassroots events, blending live music, local vendors, and community energy with a mission that resonates across the region. Set for May 9 at the Oneida American Legion, this one-day festival was created to raise funds and awareness for the […]
Where the Past Lives Beautifully
There is something quietly magical about antiquing in the Mohawk Valley. Tucked into small towns, lining country roads, and hidden inside historic buildings, the region is filled with shops that feel less like retail spaces and more like experiences. Each one tells a story, not only through the pieces it holds, but through the people […]
Disco Inferno Returns to Rome for a Night of Dancing and Giving Back
Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes and break out the sparkle. The Nascentia Health Charitable Foundation is bringing back its second annual Disco Inferno, an energetic night of music, costumes, and community support taking place Friday, April 24 at Beeches Manor in Rome. The evening begins with a VIP cocktail hour from 5 […]
Confidence Never Goes Out of Style
Your style reflects who you are. It’s personal, it’s unique, and it’s something you should feel confident in. And because no two people are the same, having options matters. “At First Source, we meet our Members and our Community where they are”, said Katie Ullman, First Source VP Marketing & Community. “We offer financial support […]
Where the Season Begins
By Farmer Ben April in the Mohawk Valley is not flashy. It is foundational. While many see mud, melting snow, and bare trees, farmers see opportunity. They see preparation. They see the beginning of a season that will feed families, support communities, and strengthen our local economy. The work does not start when crops are […]
Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse and Mohawk Valley Living Proudly Present an Evening of Giving to Benefit Upstate Caring Partners
Community is strongest when it shows up. On Tuesday, April 21st beginning at 4 PM, Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse in Utica will host this special Evening of Giving, where all proceeds from the dinner will benefit Upstate Caring Partners. Reservations are encouraged for what promises to be a meaningful night of connection, generosity, and impact. Founded […]
Honoring Service, Restoring Comfort
This month, I’m proud to use this space to celebrate the 2025 New York Sash Shower for a Soldier recipient, United States Army Veteran Sergeant James Dawes of Madison, NY. James served our country for 25 years in the United States Army. He completed three tours of duty, two in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. […]
A Legacy on the Green
Twin Ponds Celebrates 80 Years of Family Ownership This spring, Twin Ponds Golf & Country Club marks an extraordinary milestone, celebrating 80 years of continuous, four-generation Girmonde family ownership, a legacy that has helped shape it into a true Mohawk Valley institution. While the property itself dates back even further, the story that defines Twin […]