Mohawk Valley Almanac for May 2026
Mohawk Valley Almanac for May 2026
Holidays and Observances in May
May 1 May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day; Beltane (Cross Quarter Day)
Asian American, Native...
Griffo Continuing to push for more support for communities hit hard by severe weather
Severe Weather Awareness Week is observed April 19-25. This is a time to learn more about thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning and flooding and prepare for the...
Oneida County Strengthens Animal Welfare with New Position
County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., announced today that Jamie Dreimiller has been hired as Oneida County’s newly created Animal Cruelty Coordinator, effective immediately.
“This...
Local Woman Overcomes Heart Failure
UTICA, N.Y., April 23, 2026 — Her teenage daughter’s big brown eyes and the question “Mom, what would you tell me to do?” led...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Launches “Flags Across the Mohawk Valley” Initiative
Oriskany, NY – Today, on the hallowed ground of the Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon proudly announced the official launch of...
Johnson Park Community Center Unveils Landmark Mural
“The Story of Johnson Park Center” Celebrates 30 Years of Community and Honors Two Founding Visionaries
UTICA, NY — The Johnson Park Community Center (JPC), located...
Griffo and Buttenschon: Legislation would help Central New York and Mohawk Valley communities
During Severe Weather Awareness Week, New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo and Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon are pushing for legislation they have introduced that would assist...
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. Highlights Growth
ROME, N.Y. — More than 80 citizens representing a range of organizations, including MVILR, AAHA, the Rome NAACP, and the Oneida County NAACP, gathered...
May Day Workers Over Billionaires
Join Citizen Action of New York and co-sponsors Indivisible Mohawk Valley, SEIU 1199, For The Good and the Mohawk Valley Latino Association on Friday,...
Assemblywoman Buttenschon Hosts Youth in Crisis Roundtable
Albany, NY – In a review of interagency coordination between State agencies on complex cases involving youth in crisis, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) hosted...