Halloween Around Utica: Celebrations, Community and Your Photos
Halloween brought costumes and treats to Utica, New Hartford and Whitesboro. Share photos from nearby towns for a Phoenix follow-up.
Halloween Yard Displays Turn Seasonal Fun Into Support for St. Jude
Skeletons for St. Jude connects Halloween displays with a giving campaign. Organizers say this year’s fundraiser runs through December 31.
Airbnb Expands Emergency Housing Support With Five-Year Funding Plan
Airbnb's new funding model supports a goal of one million free emergency nights a year by 2030, not one million nights already delivered.
$1 Million Gift Backs Research on Making AI More Useful in Education
Sanjay and Charlene Srivastava's gift supports UC San Diego research on educational AI. It funds investigation, not a proven classroom product.
Community Gives College Students a Fuller Pantry and More Hope
Southwest Tech reports more than $58,000 in pantry support, plus food donations, helping students focus on their education.
After 34 Days Lost in Yellowstone, Luna Finds Her Way Back to Family
Luna’s October 14 reunion ended 34 days lost in Yellowstone. Her story offers a heartwarming reminder of patient rescue work.
Jones Elementary Turns Halloween Fun Into a Community Gathering
Jones Elementary's Oct. 23 Trunk or Treat brought Utica families, teachers, firefighters and police together for Halloween fun.
Mister Rogers’ Sweater Drive Turns Neighborly Kindness Into Warmth
A Florida sweater drive honoring Mister Rogers returns Nov. 2 after collecting more than 10,000 pounds of warm items last year.
Live Más Scholarships Offer Up to $25,000 for College and Career Training
The Live Más Scholarship offers awards up to $25,000. Check 2027 eligibility, application choices and the Jan. 5 deadline.
Mohawk Valley Wins $100,500 to Study Shared Police and Water Services
Whitestown and Little Falls will lead shared-service studies under new state grants. Here is what the awards do, and do not, mean.