Birdies Fore Babies
Inspiring Hope, One Grant at a Time Some of the most meaningful ways we give back begin with a chapter we never would have chosen for ourselves. For Stephanie and Steve Lowe, that chapter was a seven-year journey through infertility. It was filled with hope, heartbreak, difficult decisions, and the emotional and financial challenges that […]
A Look Back: The Longest Shortest Days
As I write this, back-to-school season has not quite reached the fever pitch that it will. I’m now on the periphery looking in, merely listening to the hustle and bustle associated with it all. September never passes without my reflection on the age-old quandary of time’s fleeting nature. “I can’t believe my baby is going […]
Captain Starr Wooden Makes History
I first met Starr Wooden nine years ago, not long after I moved to the Mohawk Valley, through my cousin, who also serves with the Utica Police Department. Last November, while we were putting together our issue honoring first responders, I reached out and asked if she would join us for the cover shoot. She […]
A Mediterranean Food Tour with RoAnn Destito
By Carrie Bryne Putelo Every other month, RoAnn Destito and I set out on an MV Eats food tour, and while we always have a plan, there is usually a detour or two along the way. That is part of the fun. This month, we decided on a Mediterranean food tour, which gave us plenty […]
Fall Arts Preview
By Carrie Bryne Putelo Museums, Music, Theater and Creativity Across the Mohawk Valley There is something about fall that makes us want to wander. Cooler air, changing leaves and shorter days invite us to slow down and spend an afternoon exploring. While summer belongs to outdoor festivals and concerts on the lawn, autumn draws us […]
There’s No Place Like Home: Broadway Comes to Utica
Some stories just stay with you, and The Wizard of Oz has always been one of those for my daughter and me. We watched it together when she was little, loved the characters and the music, and at one point she even dressed as Dorothy for Halloween, ruby slippers and all. Then, as she got […]
Roadside Harvest
A guide to farm stands around the Mohawk Valley From honor-system stands tucked along country roads to small family-run setups stocked with whatever is freshest that day, these are the kinds of places you may pass without even knowing they’re there. Expect seasonal produce, eggs, flowers, baked goods, honey and other locally made finds, often […]
September: A Season of Discovery, Giving & Tradition
By Carrie Byrne Putelo Power Up the School Year with STEM Discovery at the NY Energy Zone As another school year begins, curiosity is back in the classroom. Questions are being asked, discoveries are waiting to be made, and students are beginning to imagine what their futures might hold. At the New York Power Authority’s […]
Farm Fresh Destinations
Orchards, farm markets and family farms across the region After meeting some of the families behind our region’s farms, we wanted to keep the story going by showing you a few more places where you can experience that connection for yourself. Across the Mohawk Valley, family farms, orchards and farm markets offer everything from fresh-picked […]
Planning a Kitchen or Bath Project? Start Here.
Oneida Floor is bringing area design and home professionals together for a fall evening filled with ideas, answers and inspiration for your next project. If you’ve been thinking about updating your kitchen or bathroom, Oneida Floor is giving you a good reason to start asking those questions. On Thursday, September 10, from 4 to 7:30p.m., […]