Estate Planning – Ingredients for Success
Think of estate planning like following a recipe in the kitchen. Each document – your will, power of attorney, and health care directives – is an essential ingredient. When combined correctly, they create a finished plan that protects your family and carries out your wishes. Skip a key ingredient, however, and the result may not […]
Local Foods, Local Impact
As conversations around food continue to evolve, more people are asking an important question: Where does my food come from? Across the Mohawk Valley, a growing number of residents are looking beyond grocery store shelves and seeking stronger connections to the farms, producers, and small businesses that help feed our communities. That is where Local […]
Feeding Hope Across the Mohawk Valley
Restaurants are at the heart of our communities, bringing people together to celebrate milestones, create memories, and share meaningful moments around the table. Yet for many individuals and families throughout the Mohawk Valley, access to a reliable meal remains a daily challenge. Food pantries, soup kitchens, veteran outreach programs, and community organizations work every day […]
The Queen’s Closet
The Queen’s Closet 22 Oriskany Blvd, Yorkville Kaila Champoux “Don’t pay full price for anything.” It’s a motto that Mary Gearheart has lived by since she was 13 years old. Perhaps it was this philosophy that inspired her to return to her hometown in the Mohawk Valley, where she opened The Queen’s Closet on […]
The Power of Gratitude
Every day, patients and families at Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) experience moments of exceptional care that leave a lasting impact. Whether it is a compassionate nurse, a skilled physician, a life-saving treatment or a comforting gesture during a difficult time, these experiences often inspire a deep sense of gratitude. For some, that gratitude becomes […]
Helping Local Families Feel at Home
A historic 1886 home in the snow belt of Camden, NY with original wood windows, most of them painted shut. Add drafts, condensation and massive energy loss, and it’s a homeowner’s nightmare. Never mind the fact that the home also serves as a daycare center and home office. That’s what prompted Jennifer and Paul Burgy […]
Roadside Revival
There is something special about spotting a farmstand on a summer drive. Maybe you’re heading to Sylvan Beach for the day. Maybe you’re taking the back roads through Westmoreland, Clark Mills, or Deerfield. Maybe you’re simply running errands and notice a small stand tucked beside a country road. Fresh flowers spill from buckets. A basket […]
A Life in Focus: The Legacy of Linda McCartney
By Brooke Frawley This season, Fenimore Art Museum invites visitors to discover the remarkable life and work of Linda McCartney, a photographer, musician, and advocate whose influence extended far beyond her famous last name. The Linda McCartney Retrospective: From the Light, on view through September 7, offers an intimate look at a woman whose […]
Investing in the Doctors of Tomorrow
The future of healthcare in the Mohawk Valley was the focus of a recent gathering at the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, where community leaders, healthcare professionals, and educators came together to celebrate the launch of a new medical school scholarship designed to help local students become tomorrow’s physicians. Created through The Qandah […]
Your Skin Has a Memory
Why July’s UV Awareness Month Matters More Than Most People Realize July is UV Awareness Month, a national reminder that ultraviolet (UV) exposure is the root cause of most skin cancers and that prevention matters long before a sunburn ever appears. The problem is that most people think of sun damage as a short-term issue—redness, […]