The Power of Trusted Care
New York Sash
New York Sash is a family affair. Jill Hayes is New York Sash’s CEO, and her sister, Jennifer Olivadoti, is COO. Their other sister, Katie Reilly, is VP of Marketing & Culture. Jill’s oldest daughter, Rachel Smith, is VP of Production & Fulfillment, and her youngest daughter, Ava Hayes, recently joined the team as a […]
Calabria Coffee: Brewing Community, One Cup at a Time
It started with a cup of coffee. Last winter, Erika Lamberto and I sat together at Calabria, swapping stories about the winding paths that led us both back to the Mohawk Valley. Erika’s journey included years in the hospitality world, mine in media, and while the details were different, family is what ultimately brought us […]
From the Editor – October
Dear Readers, This month we proudly present our Top Doctors issue, a celebration of the physicians and providers who keep the Mohawk Valley stronger, healthier, and more resilient. These are the people we turn to in our most vulnerable moments, the ones who choose to practice here and dedicate themselves to caring for our community. […]
MV Health: Focus, Fuel, and Fall
Setting Kids Up for a Brain-Healthy School YearBy Dr. Juleen Qandah As the leaves begin to change and school buses return to the roads, parents across the Mohawk Valley are shifting gears from summer fun to fall routines. But amid the back-to-school chaos, there’s one area that deserves extra attention: your child’s brain health. Breakfast: […]
Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley: Cullen Pumpkin Farm
A Fall Tradition Rooted in Family In rural Central New York, where crisp autumn air carries the scent of hay and harvest, Cullen Pumpkin Farm has become a beloved seasonal tradition. For the Shypski family, it’s more than a business—it’s a legacy built on hard work, teamwork, and a love for bringing the community together […]
The Lennon Legacy: Crafted for Generations
Where jewelry becomes part of your family’s story. When a piece of jewelry marks more than just a moment, it becomes part of something bigger—a legacy. That deep, lasting connection is at the heart of Steve Lennon & Company Jewelers. For more than eight decades, the Lennon family has quietly honored life’s most meaningful milestones […]
Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley: Bellinger’s Orchard
Growing Memories Since 1804 In Fultonville, the Bellinger family’s farming roots run deep—220 years deep. The land has been in the family since 1804, when Linda Coyne’s Great, Great, Great, Great Uncle James Winne first began farming here. In 1930, her grandparents, Furman and Mildred Bellinger, planted the first apple trees, creating an orchard that […]
Family Farms of the Mohawk Valley: Savicki’s Farm
Generations of Sweet Corn and Seasonal Joy In Clinton, there’s a farm where sweet corn is a local legend and fall weekends are filled with the scent of cider donuts and the sound of wagon wheels on gravel. Savicki’s Farm Market is where generations have worked the same land, turning family tradition into a community […]
Mohawk Valley Gives Back
One Week. One Region. Countless Acts of Generosity. When I first moved to the Mohawk Valley, one of the things that struck me most wasn’t just the beauty of the landscape or the charm of its towns—it was the people. There’s a generosity here that’s woven into daily life. It shows up quietly, in the […]