Juneteenth Photo ID Event for Oneida County Black History Archive
The Oneida County History Center and For the Good, Inc. will host a community photo identification and documentation event on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, to commemorate Juneteenth, and...
Feature: Roe v. Wade in Danger of Repeal and What it Means for You
By Sage Lively | Hamilton College intern
Let’s talk about the impending overturning of Roe v Wade. I want to start by stating the obvious: this issue is not overblown. This will impact abortion rights,...
Editorial: Essential, but Expendable: On the Working Conditions of Resident Advisors at Hamilton College
By Mckela Kanu and Adina Mujica | Hamilton College students
“We’re essential, but expendable,” Ashley García (Senior at Hamilton College) firmly states in response to being a Resident Advisor (RA) on campus. This statement was prompted...
Feature: How Anti-Black Racism Often Results in Substandard Medical Care
We would like to think that those we turn to for health care will approach all of us with the perfect blend of clinical detachment and compassion, carefully and thoroughly examining us without judgment,...
Film Review: ‘The Outfit’ a Great Use of Mark Rylance, Filmmaking Aspects
By Matt DeCristo | Columnist
“The Outfit” could be described as a period piece, literally taking place in 1956. From a figurative standpoint it also brings us back to gangster/crime films that reigned over the...
Mohawk Valley Almanac, May 2022
Holidays and Observances in May
May 1--May Day; Law Day; International Labor Day; Beltane
May 5--Cinco de Mayo
May 8--Mother’s Day; Truman Day (Missouri)
May 21--Armed Forces Day
May 22--National Maritime Day; Rogation Sunday
May 23--Victoria Day (Canada)
May 26--Ascension Day
May...
The Polish Military in the Many Battles of WWII
By Ted Rajchel | Columnist
During World War II the Polish military represented the Allies, the fourth largest fighting force, after the American military, the English military, and the Russian military, who made the name...
Legal Myths vs Reality
By Judge Joan Shkane | Columnist
This is a continuing discussion of Legal Myths and Reality, because those informed are always the most successful.
Please note: Senator Sam Ervin, chair of the Senate Select Committee on...
Utica: School District Trains Election Workers for May 17th Vote for School Board and...
By Tom Loughlin Jr. | Columnist
Six candidates: James Paul, Tennille Knoop, David Testa, Michael Fellows, Jack LoMedico, and Howard Potter seek election to the two open seats on the School Board.
Voters will also...
The Heat Beat: Celebrate Music this Month as a Key to Assist with Mental...
By Jess Szabo | Arts Writer
You know that song—the one that takes you back to a certain day, a beloved place, or a memorable time in your life. Then there’s the one that always...