May.
3
2021
Mother’s Day 2021 Gift Guide!
It is officially the time of year where we all panic and try to think of a great gift for our Moms on Mother’s Day. We always encourage you to shop local and celebrate local… And this year, we’re excited to see that there are more in-person events happening! But we also have other options… Read more
Apr.
1
2021
How to Explore the Outdoors While Physical Distancing
Welcome back to our updated 2021 Trails Guide! A year ago, we wrote this blog about exploring the outdoors in Oneida County while remaining safe. So many things are the same as they were a year ago but a lot has also changed. That being said, we wanted to update this guide and add more… Read more
Mar.
23
2021
Kirkland Art Center Hosts Exhibition of Abstract Sculpture and Quilts
The Kirkland Art Center is hosting an in-person and virtual exhibition of two artists whose vibrant works in different media evoke organic forms and our relationships with them. “Vital Gestures” features sculpture by Rebecca Murtaugh and quilts by Julie Waldas. Murtaugh’s glazed and under-glazed ceramic pieces reflect her interest “in alchemy, the history of objects,… Read more
Mar.
18
2021
Canalway Trail Draws Over 4 Million Visitors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 15, 2021 Media Contacts: Dylan Carey, Project Director, Parks & Trails New York (518) 461-1765, dcarey@ptny.org Shane Mahar, Communications Strategy Manager, New York Power Authority (518) 603-0791 shane.mahar@nypa.gov ALBANY, NY – Use along the Erie Canalway Trail and Champlain Canalway Trail increased in 2020, according to the 2020 Who’s on… Read more
Feb.
7
2021
Valentine’s Day Blog
We’re firm believers that you can celebrate Valentine’s Day no matter what your relationship status is. Single? Celebrate with your girlfriends. In a relationship? How about cooking or ordering in. We’ve put together a list of different gift ideas, events and hotel packages that will help you celebrate Valentine’s Day no matter what you want… Read more
Jan.
25
2021
Comets Announce 2020-2021 Regular Season Schedule
The Utica Comets and the American Hockey League have announced the 2020-21 regular season schedule. The eighth season of Comets hockey begins with the team starting on the road for back-to-back games against the Rochester Americans and Syracuse Crunch on February 5 and 6 respectively. Utica will open up the home portion of the schedule on… Read more
Jan.
4
2021
Discover the Magic with Illusionist Leon Etienne
Preswick Glen is proud to present Discover the Magic Virtual Class with Illusionist Leon Etienne. This one-of-a-kind, virtual magic class includes 3 live, interactive, one-hour group sessions where you will learn the art of Magic directly from Leon. “Preswick Glen is always trying to involve ourselves in intergenerational outreach, especially this year as so many… Read more
Dec.
30
2020
New BREIA Trail
More people than usual are coming out to the BREIA trails this year. The BREIA Operations Manager, Nick Heintz, says “Now that winter is here, we’re also seeing an increase in trail usage. When we have good snow, the parking lots are full. People are skiing, snowshoeing.” But it’s not just this winter. Mr. Heintz says “Spring, fall,… Read more
Dec.
11
2020
