New York Sash to the Rescue!!
Photos by Natalie Williams
When vandals smashed the front window of Utica's only Black led not-for-profit with a roof over its head, there was no insurance to cover the cost of replacement. But the compassion...
Join the Movement – Help Grow the Blood Stem Cell Donor Registry
Seventy percent of African Americans who need a blood or bone marrow donor won’t find a match.
Each year in the U.S., more than 18,000 people are diagnosed with life-threatening blood cancers or other blood...
Tsukayama Joins the Pediatric Department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group
New Hartford, NY: Slocum-Dickson Medical Group is excited to announce that Elaine Tsukayama, MD will join the pediatric department of Slocum-Dickson Medical Group on November 13, 2023.
Dr. Tsukayama, a board-certified pediatrician and member of...
Rothko Paintings from Munson Collection On View in Paris
Oct. 27, 2023. UTICA — The Munson Museum of Art’s two Mark Rothko paintings joined a retrospective exhibition of the American artist’s work at the Foundation Louis Vuitton in Paris that opened this week.
The...
Utica University Celebrates Coming Out Day
Utica University Celebrates Coming Out Day
By Ron Klopfanstein
Utica University’s Strebel Lounge was filled with rainbow colors for a National Coming Out Day celebration on October 11th.
At one table, poster boards were covered with handprints...
WHY WE NEED THE NAACP!
By Ed Jackson
The unprecedented attacks on the rights of Black Americans – from our right to vote and protest, to the right to have our truthful history taught in schools. Have continued to increase
The...
Israeli Woman Condemns Netanyahu Government
By Elinor Carin
Editor's Note: Elinor Carin is an Israeli citizen whom I had the pleasure of training with and living with in NYC in the mid to late 70's. We studied Shiatsu, energy medicine...
Clinton Tractor Delivers
Over the years many local companies have supported Utica's Community Gardens but none like Clinton Tractor. Every year they pick up and repair the4 equipment and power tools used to keep the gardens looking...
Honoring the Sacrifices Made at the Bloody Battle of Oriskany by Ron Klopfanstein
Honoring the Sacrifices Made at the Bloody Battle of Oriskany
By Ron Klopfanstein
“I have three ancestors who died here,” Mary Ellen Smith said as she waited for the commencement of the annual ceremony observing the...
Freedom to Read Rally For Education and Equality Draws Enthusiastic Community Support
Freedom to Read Rally For Education and Equality Draws Enthusiastic Community Support
By Ron Klopfanstein
Dozens of people braved the wind and rain Saturday afternoon as they lined up along the Village Green in Clinton holding...