The Flue: America’s Old Foes and Why It Still Outsmarts Us
Every winter it returns — not mysterious but still underestimated: influenza. We call it “the flu,” yet it’s far more cunning than a bad cold. This microscopic shapeshifter has rewritten history and continues to test modern medicine. As December ushers in National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec 1–7), it’s worth asking: how did a 100-nanometer virus […]
Cranberry Crisp Bars
By Nat Levin There’s something to be said for a dessert that pleases thrice – once for the ease of making it, next for the way it makes your kitchen smell, and finally, of course, for how it tastes. These cranberry crisp bars check all those boxes. The idea for the multipurpose crust and crisp […]
12 Days of Giving: Simple Ways to Make a Difference This Season
This December, we invite readers to celebrate the true spirit of the season by giving back to the places and people who make the Mohawk Valley home. From helping families and supporting the arts to caring for animals and preserving local history, here are twelve ways to share kindness this holiday season. Day 1: Purrs […]
The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge
By Lisa Briggs This December, skip the waiting and give yourself the gift of movement. The 12 Days of Fitmas Challenge is about showing up for a few minutes each day – no pressure, no perfection, just progress. Start anytime, repeat as needed, and celebrate each small win with a little holiday cheer. Lisa’s Tip: […]
Holiday Happenings – The Magic of December
By Elizabeth Lemire As we navigate momentous change — from AI advancements to robots once found only in our favorite cartoons – Mohawk Valley Living invites you to embrace nostalgia this season. Take a break from the mayhem to rediscover the simplicity of yesteryear. We hope to give you opportunities to watch the wonder on […]
Holiday Brunch Destinations in the Mohawk Valley
Certainly there are many times throughout the year where we find ourselves incredibly busy, wrapped up in specific seasons or events. Yet nothing feels quite like the hustle and bustle of December. Between the seasonal traditions of decorating our homes, planning – and cooking – the perfect feasts, and shopping for every ingredient or the […]
Honoring a Legacy: Seventy-Five Years of Yorkville Memorials
As Yorkville Memorials marks seventy-five years of serving the Mohawk Valley, third-generation owner Gina Trzepacz Timpano reflects on the legacy her family built. This legacy continues to make the company one of the region’s most trusted names in memorial craftsmanship. The story begins long before she ever sat at her grandfather’s desk sketching ideas for […]
Utica Comets November Update
By Joe Benson, Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations, Utica Comets The Comets could not have started out the new month on a better foot, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on November 1st by a score of 3-1 to snap a seven-game losing streak to start the season. The Comets handed the Penguins just their second […]
A Clinton Farewell: Dawn Marie’s Treasures Prepares for Its Final Season
For nearly two decades, Dawn Marie’s Treasures has been part of the fabric of Clinton, a place where shoppers stopped in for a gift, a keepsake, or simply a warm conversation with Dawn and Alan. What began in 2008 on West Park Row eventually found its longtime home at 13 College Street, and along the […]
A December Tradition That Gives Back: The New York Sash Teddy Bear Toss
There are traditions that mark the season, and then there are the ones that shape you. For my family, the Teddy Bear Toss has always been the latter. When we first moved to the Mohawk Valley eight years ago, my kids were invited by their friends Connor and Ava Hayes, classmates they’d just met at […]