MUNPC Announces 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in Utic
UTICA, NY — The Mid-Utica Neighborhood Preservation Corporation (MUNPC) is proud to
announce its 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, a two-day community celebration honoring freedom, local...
Herkimer County Community College to Launch Free FastTrack Workforce
HERKIMER, NY — June 16, 2026 — Herkimer County Community College, in
partnership with Mohawk Valley Community College, has announced the launch of its
first series...
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...
SUNY Poly Kicks Off 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2026
UTICA, NY – SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to kick off its 60th anniversary year in 2026, marking six decades of academic...
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood: Artist, Activist, and Cultural Visionary
Cassandra Harris-Lockwood CHL, recently received the prestigious 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Young Gifted and Black 21st Anniversary gala at the Terrace at...
The Evolution of the Erie Canal: From Trade Route to Community Hub
The Erie Canal opened in 1825 as a 363-mile engineered waterway connecting the Hudson River to Lake Erie, slashing freight costs and transforming New...
“Sun Ignited” Debuts Global Expansion 01.04.26
Washington, D.C. — April 1, 2026
"Sun Ignited," a multi-platform digital media initiative and community development company, officially announces its global promotion expansion. Following a...
YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley Honors Local Leaders, Volunteers
ROME AND ONEIDA, NY – On February 9, 2026, the YMCA of the Greater Tri-
Valley gathered its staff, supporters, and community stakeholders at the Oneida Family
YMCA to...
Herkimer County Community College to Host “Lights. Camera. Drag!”
HERKIMER, NY, May 1, 2026 — The Rainbow Alliance at Herkimer County Community College will host “Lights. Camera. Drag!” on Saturday, May 2, 2026,...
COMMUNITY HELPS RAISE $11,512 FOR UPSTATE CARING PARTNERS
May 12, 2026
Utica, NY — Upstate Caring Partners is proud to announce that the recent “An Evening of Giving” presented by Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse...