10 Practical Tips for preparing a home for winter

10 Practical Tips for preparing a home for winter

 Preparing a home for winter home preparation means sealing air leaks, protecting pipes, servicing your heating system, and winterizing outdoor areas before the first...
An adult and two children with flashlights and reflective treat bags approach a neighborhood crosswalk.

Halloween Safety: A Practical Plan for Mohawk Valley Families

Plan a safer Halloween with practical tips for costumes, street crossings, treats and food allergies for Mohawk Valley families.
Woman reading the care label on a sweater before doing laundry.

Before You Wash: A Practical Guide to Clothing-Care Labels

Read the whole care label, sort by washing and drying needs, and make a simple plan for garments that need special attention.
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Healthcare Training Grants Reach MVHS, Rome and Bassett

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MVHS, Rome Memorial Hospital and Bassett are among 33 recipients in a $32.5 million New York health care workforce training program.
Couple reviewing household records beside a laptop with an illustrative search screen.

New York Unclaimed Funds: How to Search for Lost Money Safely

Use New York's official free search, check old names and addresses, and follow the state's verification steps without paying for a search.
Man examining a smartphone beside an unbranded delivery parcel.

Is That Delivery Text Real? A Safer Way to Check Your Package

Pause before tapping a delivery message. Verify the shipment independently, report suspicious texts and know where to turn after sharing information.
New York HEAP heating assistance for family energy bills

How to Apply for HEAP in Utica and the Mohawk Valley

Learn how to apply for HEAP in Utica and the Mohawk Valley, with 2026–2027 dates, income limits, paperwork checklists and local help.

Supermarket retailer hosts event as part of the “Feeding Minds & Bodies” campaign in...

Price Rite Marketplace Partners with Feed the Children and the Rescue Mission of Utica to Donate Food and Essentials to Utica Families  Utica, NY (October...
New York HEAP heating assistance for family energy bills

New York HEAP 2026 Opens Nov. 2 With Up to $990 for Heating

New York HEAP 2026 opens Nov. 2 with benefits up to $990. Here is who may qualify, how to apply and where Oneida County residents can get help.
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CDC Measles Response: What Mohawk Valley Families Should Know

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The CDC plans additional help for Pennsylvania's measles outbreak. What Oneida County families should know about protection and exposure.