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Ruth Ozeki attends the 2022 Women’s Prize For Fiction Winner’s Ceremony, in London, on June 15.
Filmmaker, novelist Ruth Ozeki to lecture at Hamilton College
Novelist, filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest Ruth Ozeki will present the Winton J. Tolles Lecture at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 in the Hamilton College Chapel. more
Leaves begin to change colors on a portion of a tree along Master Garden Road on Thursday in Utica. Fall foliage is beginning to pop out across New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program. Locally, fall foliage observers say their is roughly 30% change in color in the Utica/Rome area with nearly 55% change in the Old Forge area.
Sizzling autumn show in full bloom in Old Forge
The Adirondacks are known for its breathtaking fall views which typically arrive when the crowds from the summer begin to thin out and cooler temperatures arrive. more
Gorgeous fall foliage expected this weekend across much of state
Beautiful fall colors continue to emerge across New York — with foliage expected to be at or beyond midpoint of change this weekend in parts of several regions. more
The Madison County Historian's Office is working again with local cemeteries, historical institutions, and libraries to offer a unique experience in the form of guided cemetery tours with actors taking the role of cemetery occupants to tell their stories.
‘If Tombstones Could Talk’ cemetery tours continue Saturday
Think of the stories that headstones could tell if they could talk. more
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The Reynolds Building was a four-story shoe factory located on John Street in Utica. It operated until 1894.
‘Utica Shoes’ exhibit opening, lecture Saturday
The new exhibit, “Utica Shoes? Who Knew!,” which tells the story of another major industry in Utica that often gets overlooked, opens at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1. more
A sign on the front door of The Utica Zoo announcing its closure this week. The Utica Zoo has been closed since Sunday due to a ‘temporary lapse of our inspection,’ according to Executive Director Andria Heath. She said a new inspection has been scheduled for Thursday to clear up any lingering concerns from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Utica Zoo hopes to reopen by end of week following ‘temporary lapse of inspection’
The Utica Zoo is looking to reopen its doors this week after a recent inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture caused them to close for several days. more
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Local watercolor artist and instructor Laura Diddle stands in front of a collection of motivating signs Thursday during her class at the Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library in Sherrill.
Art classes part of ongoing educational community outreach at Sherrill Public Library
The Sherrill-Kenwood Free Library offers more than just a world of reading for its patrons, says new Director Bill Loveland. more
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From left, Alicia Dicks and Kayla Ellis announce prize winners as the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted Mohawk Valley Gives on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at their office location in Utica. The 24-hour day of giving was established to commemorate the organization's 70th anniversary supporting the needs of the local community by raising funds for nonprofits. Participants were also able to win cash prizes and match funds or challenge incentives to organizations.
Community raises more than $600,000 during Mohawk Valley Gives
The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties hosted its first 24-hour day of giving, “Mohawk Valley Gives,” to benefit local nonprofits serving the two counties. more
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills, according to field reports from volunteer observers for the Empire State Development Division of Tourism’s I LOVE NY program.
Colors begin to emerge, leaf peepers report
Beautiful fall foliage is beginning to pop out in several corners of New York State, with some significant early color changes expected in the higher elevations of the Adirondacks and Catskills. more
Guests enjoy live music during a recent Levitt AMP Utica concert series in August at Kopernik Park.
$90K grant to keep Levitt AMP series rolling in Utica
The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation has announced that Utica Monday Nite has been awarded a multi-year Levitt AMP Grant Award. more
First signs of colorful fall foliage emerge
This is the first 2022 I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Report for New York State. more
This is what the new Oneida Indian Nation community and cultural center may look like when finished, according to an artist’s rendering released by nation officials on Tuesday.
Oneida Indian Nation breaks ground on community, cultural center
The Oneida Indian Nation held a groundbreaking celebration to mark the beginning of construction of its new community and cultural center. more
Event to benefit Project Fibonacci, other non-profits
The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. has teamed with local non-profits for a night of fun, raffles, music, an auction, food and more at Copper City Brewing Company. more
Lisa Fish, left, a resident of Oneida and owner of Magpie Merchantile, sells her handmade jewelry at the 58th Annual Madison County Craft Festival in Oneida.
SNAPSHOT: 58th Annual Madison County Craft Festival
The 58th Annual Madison County Craft Festival drew large crowds and local crafters and artisans were more than happy to talk with them and offer their goods. more
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Field Technician Paul Brown probes a clump of dirt he dug up for a possible metal artifact at the Fort Bull site behind the former Erie Canal Village in this file photo. A new round of funding will allow for additional archaeological work to be done at the historic site.
Grant to fund additional archaeology at Fort Bull
The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program has awarded $71,630 to Binghamton University to continue conducting limited archaeological excavations. more
Bookshop to mark Banned Books Week
In recognition of Banned Books Week, Keaton & Lloyd Bookshop, 236 W. Dominick St., is organizing Speak Your Peace: A Spoken Word Celebration of Banned Books Week. more
Trees and power lines are scattered across streets, lawns and homes on Main Street in Westernville in this file photo of damage from a tornado that hit the town of Western on July 8, 2021.
Premier of  ‘The Westernville Tornado’ documentary, Sept. 10
Join the Oneida County History Center, 1608 Genesee St., for an exclusive screening of this locally produced documentary that tells a gripping story of damage and healing. more
Tilda Swinton, right, and Idris Elba in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.”
REVIEW: Make a wish for a better movie
You will be longing for a better movie after watching the anemic love story in “Three Thousand Years of Longing.” more
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Jervis Public Library
Jervis library to host Tea Party
Check out these upcoming activities at Jervis Public Library. more
Artist Mark Montalbano with the Woodstock Girl panel he was asked to recreate after the festival because the original piece was destroyed.
A little peace from the ruins of Woodstock ’99
As we have been recently reminded by the Netflix documentary — “Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99” was anything but “3 Days of Peace and Music” like people insist the original Woodstock (’69) … more
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