Investing in the Future of Local Leadership
Strong businesses and organizations start with strong leadership, and Mohawk Valley Community College is once again helping professionals across the Mohawk Valley sharpen the skills needed to lead, grow, and make an impact. Applications are now open for MVCC’s upcoming Leadership Academy and Supervisors Institute, two professional development programs designed for emerging leaders, managers, and […]
Celebrating Juneteenth in the Mohawk Valley
By Hilda M. Jordan Juneteenth is a joyful celebration of progress and promise. It became a federal holiday in 2021, but its origin reaches back to June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans in Galveston, Texas learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Racism, inequality, and exclusion were […]
Celebrating 50 Years of the New Hartford Public Library
For 50 years, the New Hartford Public Library has served as a place where stories begin, families gather, and generations of residents find connection within their community. As a proud Mid-York Library System cardholder myself, attending the library’s recent 50th Anniversary celebration felt especially personal. Growing up, my mom regularly brought my brother and I […]
The Forte Difference
By Erik Winberg, PT, DPT, As a former high school athlete myself, I know how important the summer months can be for athletic development. Long before the first whistle blows in the fall, summer training helps lay the foundation for an athlete’s confidence, conditioning, strength, and overall performance. It is also a critical time to […]
Grand Opening Celebration Set for July at Westgate Heights
A new chapter in modern Mohawk Valley living is officially underway. Westgate Heights, a newly developed residential community in Utica within the Whitesboro Central School District, will celebrate its highly anticipated Grand Opening Ceremony in July, welcoming guests to tour model homes, explore available lots, and experience one of the area’s newest residential developments firsthand. […]
The Wynn Hospital Golf Classic Returns to Turning Stone
The Wynn Hospital Golf Classic presented by Bank of America will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This premiere golf outing organized by the Mohawk Valley Health System Foundation, welcomes more than 60 teams annually, celebrates healthcare in our community and raises funds for the Wynn Hospital. Golfers have […]
Where Quiet Creates Better Decisions
By Aaron Evans, CFA, CFP® We’re fortunate in the Mohawk Valley to be surrounded by some of the best outdoor spaces in the Northeast, with access to endless trails, lakes, and quiet escapes just a short drive away. That proximity gives us something easy to take for granted: the ability to step away, even briefly, […]
Driving Growth Forward
Building Opportunity at Mastrovito Chevrolet Frank Mastrovito, the acquisition of Mastrovito Chevrolet was never simply about adding another dealership to the company portfolio. It was about creating opportunity. Since officially opening earlier this year, the dealership has represented an important new chapter not only for the Mastrovito family of dealerships, but for the employees, customers, […]
Go Red For Women!
Our “Be Social” photo booth at the 2026 Mohawk Valley Go Red for Women luncheon brought together survivors, advocates, healthcare professionals, and community members for an inspiring afternoon focused on women’s heart health, resilience, and awareness.
1958 Gala
More than 400 guests gathered at the Adirondack Bank Center on April 25 for the third annual 1958 Gala benefiting Masonic Medical Research Institute (MMRI). Presented by Adirondack Bank, the evening honored longtime community leader Harold “Tom” Clark while raising more than $220,000 to support MMRI’s groundbreaking research in heart disease, autism, lupus, PTSD, and […]