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Living Stations of the Cross
The Outdoor Living Stations of the Cross took place Good Friday, April3, 2026 throughout Downtown Utica. Here John Furman shares the good works of...
Fr. Tom Servatius Washing of the Feet
In the tradition of Jesus the Christ at the Last Supper, here Pastor Tom Servatius, kneels to wash the feet of a parishioner of...
YGB Honoree Dr. Afia Wilson of MVHS
Photographs courtesy of Young Gifted and Black
It was with great honor and appreciation that I journeyed to NYC Queens, Terrace on the Park to...
Women’s Vote in Jeopardy
By Lewellyne Blanchard, LWV Utica Rome Leadership Team
I would like to bring your attention to a disturbing piece of legislation that is now under...
STATEMENT FROM REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. MANNION ON SUPREME COURT’S TARIFF DECISION
SYRACUSE, NY — Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement:
“For the past year, the House and Senate majorities have failed to confront Donald...
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood Lifetime Achievement Award from YGB
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood - CEO of For The Good Inc and Owner of Phoenix Radio will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from Young Gifted &...
Utica Royalties: Creating Safe Spaces for Talent, Growth and Leadership
Empowering Youth, Strengthening Community
By Dawn Laguerre Photos by C. Harris-Lockwood
Utica Royalties Celebrate Grand Opening Expanding Youth Opportunities
Utica Royalties celebrated the grand opening of its...
Experience Utica’s History on Film at Oneida County History Center
“Utica on Film: Landmark Moments” offers a chance to view rare films and videos that capture iconic moments from Utica’s past. Nearly 200 people...
117 MVCC Students Join Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
On Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, Mohawk Valley Community College added 117 students to its Lambda Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during an induction...
We Don’t Have Too Many Nonprofits. We Have Too Many Gatekeepers.
By Chris Sunderlin
“We already have too many nonprofits.”
It sounds pragmatic. Responsible. Strategic.
It’s none of those things.
What we have too many of are people who...









