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. At its heart, this issue is about honoring the real people whose dedication gives us reason to feel safe, cared for, and hopeful.
On the eve of sending these pages to print, I found myself at Wynn Hospital with my mom. What could have been a difficult night was eased by the extraordinary care we received. From the very first interaction, the physicians, nurses, and staff treated us with skill and compassion. As I walked down the hospital halls after her discharge, my son called to share the news that he had just been accepted to medical school. In that instant, gratitude and pride came together. I felt gratitude for the remarkable providers who care for our community today and pride in knowing that one day I will call my son one of them.
This issue also shines a light on other pillars of our region. Our Women in Business feature celebrates leaders whose vision is reshaping the Mohawk Valley, honoring Women’s Small Business Month and the entrepreneurs driving our community forward. And because fall is as much about simple joys as it is about hard work, RoAnn Destito and I are back with another adventure: our second MVL Food Tour. This time it is all about cider and donuts. We invite you to join us as we travel across the region, sampling the flavors of the season and celebrating the people and places that make the Mohawk Valley so special. These tours are not only about food, but also about discovery, connection, and the joy of experiencing our community together.
I am also thrilled to share that October marks the relaunch of Mohawk Valley Living TV. Beginning Sunday, October 5, you can find us every week on Fox (WFXV) and NBC (WKTV), bringing the stories of our region to life on screen as well as on the page. This new chapter gives us another platform to showcase the people, places, and passions that make the Mohawk Valley unique. I cannot wait for you to tune in.
On a personal note, I was honored to join Erika Lamberto, owner of Calabria Coffee, on the very first episode of her new podcast Coffee in Hand. Erika’s energy and vision inspire me, and I could not be more excited for her as she launches this project.
As you turn these pages and soon as you tune in, I hope you feel the same mix of gratitude and inspiration that I do. Celebrate the physicians and providers who make a difference. Support the women leading our communities forward. Join us for a food tour. Enjoy the return of MVL TV. And cheer on new voices like Erika’s. When we embrace these moments, whether a night eased by extraordinary care or an afternoon with cider and donuts, we live more fully.
With gratitude,
Carrie
P.S. Please join me in congratulating Peter’s Cornucopia on 40 years of keeping our community healthy and inspired.
