Boilermaker Awards 2025
UTICA, N.Y. (June 23rd, 2025) -At the Boilermaker’s final committee meeting Wednesday,
June 18th, awards were announced for the Peter J. DeStefano Volunteers of the...
Mindfulness for Kids: Fun and Creative Ways to Foster Presence
Discover unique, enjoyable methods to teach mindfulness to children, enhancing their emotional resilience and ability to live in the moment.
Local Tobacco Control Work Must Lead the Way
As federal support for tobacco control vanishes, protecting public health from the harms of tobacco use now
falls more heavily on our state and on...
Last Chance for Tickets and Sponsorships at CFLR’s Annual Awareness Breakfast
Utica, New York (April 2026) – Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. (CFLR) is urging community members, businesses, and advocates to act now...
Spring Forward: Resetting Your Goals for the Second Quarter
Embrace the season of spring as an opportunity to reset your goals for the second quarter. By reassessing your objectives, leveraging new motivation, and utilizing creative strategies, you can empower yourself to achieve success in the coming months!
Experimenting with Personal Growth: How Small Changes Can Lead to Big Results
Small, incremental changes in our daily habits can lead to significant personal growth when approached with an experimental mindset.
Mindful Parenting: Cultivating Emotional Regulation in Our Children
By embracing mindful parenting, we can effectively teach our children emotional regulation, enabling them to respond thoughtfully to life's challenges.
Engaging Kids Over Spring Break: 7 Creative Ideas for Responsibility and Fun
Spring break can be both fun and educational! Discover seven innovative ways to keep your kids engaged and help them take on more responsibility.
Unlocking Your Mind: 5 Ingenious Ways to Boost Your Intelligence
Incorporating unique strategies like mindfulness, maintaining a healthy diet, and engaging in creative activities can significantly enhance your intelligence and cognitive skills.
Watch out for ticks this summer
Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) continue to be a major concern for New Yorkers and their families.
Lyme disease, perhaps the most well known, is a bacterial infection...









