Oct.
5
2022
Governor Hochul Names Canal Cooperation Vessel in Honor of the Inspirational Life and Legacy of Harriet Tubman
In the Bicentennial Year of Tubman’s Birth, Canal Corporation Vessel Harriet Tubman is Named in her Honor in Rochester Tubman Utilized Erie Canal Corridor to Connect with Fellow Abolitionists View Photos of Harriet Tubman Vessel Here Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Canal Corporation has named one of their vessels the Harriet Tubman… Read more
Sep.
28
2022
Turning Stone Named #1 Best Overall Gaming Resort in NY
Another year, another round of industry-leading awards for Turning Stone Resort Casino from Casino Player Magazine. We earned the most coveted award, #1 Best Overall Gaming Resort in New York, for the seventh year in a row. This time, our resort also took home a whopping 17 first-place accolades, including 10 top kudos that we have… Read more
Sep.
12
2022
Visitors Spend $2.7 Billion in Oneida County in 2021
A recent study released by Empire State Development and the I Love NY Division of Travel & Tourism reports that visitors spending in Oneida County totaled $2.7 Billion dollars in 2021. Oneida County represents 74% of the Central New York Region’s tourism sales. Relative to 2019, traveler spending was up most in Oneida County at… Read more
Aug.
30
2022
Proctor-Olmsted Day
September 10, Utica’s Frederick T. Proctor ParkFREE-open to the public 10 AM until 4 PM
Jun.
30
2022
Little Falls Cheese Festival
Saturday, October 1stMain Street 10 am- 5 pm
Jun.
13
2022
Taste of Oneida County
Friday, July 1st at Verona Beach State Park
May.
24
2022
Levitt AMP Utica Music Series is Back at Kopernik Park!
Ten weeks of free, family-friendly outdoor concerts return this summer!
May.
19
2022
Oneida County Tourism Receives Two 2022 New York State Tourism Excellence Awards
at New York State Tourism Industry Association’s Annual Meeting
Jan.
20
2022
NYS Canal System Hand-Launch Facility Design Guide Available
In response to a dramatic increase in canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards on the NYS Canal System, Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor has published the New York State Canal System Hand-Launch Facility Design Guide. The free guide shares best practices for communities, businesses, and organizations looking to install or improve hand-launch facilities for paddlers. It is available for free… Read more
Jan.
13
2022