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May is National Bicycle Safety Month and New York State is home to some of the most scenic trails in the country — including this view of the canal bicycle trail near Durhamville.
State’s bike trail network criss-crosses CNY
The Mohawk Valley, including Madison, Oneida, Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, and Montgomery counties, has a robust network of state trails and bicycle facilities for users to enjoy. more
Chris Stedman with the newly born porcupine known as a porcupett at Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo Friday, May 5, 2023.
New season, new attractions at Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo
Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Road, Rome, is open for the season with new attractions and events for the whole family. more
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Pramiti Adhikari, 8, gives a llama a treat that she walked with at Moose River Farms trail recently.
Take a walk on the wooly side
Llamas, horses, and donkeys ­­ ­— oh my!  more
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Anita Welych
Kirkland Art Center announces new executive director
The Kirkland Art Center has named the organization’s executive director, following a search by the center’s board.  more
Games People Play owner Tim Becker stands at the counter with a number of Magic the Gathering cards for sale behind him and singles in the case.
New name, but store retains passion for games
Though it’s got a new name, Games People Play has been a card and board game hobbyist’s go-to spot for years. more
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The Utica Coffee Roasting mural wall, located directly across from Utica Coffee Roasting at 92 Genesee St. is one of the 13 murals that can be found on the Oneida County Mural Trail.
Mural trail to showcase art across county
Oneida County Tourism has launched the Oneida County Mural Trail as a way to showcase the many murals across the Mohawk Valley. more
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Steven Teller’s rendering of the mural that will replace the former sunburst mural at Liberty Bell Park in downtown Utica depicts colorful roses and bluebirds across a black and white backdrop of historical moments in Utica.
Steven Teller chosen as mural artist for Liberty Bell Park
After 10 days and over 800 votes casted, Steven Teller was chosen as the mural artist whose design will replace the former sunburst mural at Liberty Bell Park in Utica. more
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Chris Pratt in a scene from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."
REVIEW: Guardians of the Galaxy go out with style in ‘Vol. 3’ finale
Writer/director James Gunn returns to the Guardians of the Galaxy to deliver the grand, celebratory finale that we’ve all been waiting for.  Listen to the podcast linked at the end. more
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Kyle Bass
Local playwright to have debut at Syracuse Stage
“Tender Rain,” a play written by Mohawk Valley native Kyle Bass, made its world premiere on Wednesday at Syracuse Stage. more
This artwork by Herkimer Central School District sixth grader Gwendalyn McCutcheon was selected as a winner of the Fenimore Art Museum’s 2023 Young at Art! Regional Youth Art Contest and will be featured in the Young at Art! Visions of Identity exhibit from May 27 to July 23 at the museum.
2 Herkimer students’ artworks selected for museum exhibit
Two Herkimer Central School District students had their artwork selected by a panel of judges as winners for the Fenimore Art Museum’s 2023 Young at Art! more
Emily Hudson, 10, left, and Carmella Demarzio, 11, Seneca Street Elementary students from Karyn Wells and Liz Murphy's fifth grade class, help move to dirt to plant the new red maple at Allen Park in Oneida
Oneida continues participation in Tree City USA program
For 33 years, Oneida has been dedicated to keeping its city green with a Tree City USA designation. more
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Artist Lynne Reichhart is hosting a solo exhibition titled ‘The Devil is in the Details.’
Opening reception for Lynne Reichhart exhibit Friday
Artist Lynne Reichhart is hosting a solo exhibition titled “The Devil is in the Details.” more
The Stanley Theatre, 259 Genesee St., will host five new touring shows as a part of the Broadway Theatre League of Utica's 2023-2024 Bank of Utica Broadway Season.
Broadway Utica announces 2023-2024 season
The Broadway Theatre League of Utica has unveiled the 2023-2024 Bank of Utica Broadway Season. more
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The Utica Zoo will hold its Party for the Planet event on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Party for the Planet on Saturday at the Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo will hold its Party for the Planet event on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. more
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri (center) is joined by city officials and officials with Munson as they unveiled the top four finalists' mural designs for Liberty Bell Park. Voting for the final mural design is open at Munson and Utica City Hall from now until May 5.
Liberty Bell Park mural finalists’ designs unveiled, public input sought to decide
The once-iconic sunburst mural at Liberty Bell Park that depicted the city’s skyline against colorful sun rays and greeted passersby along Genesee Street is in the process of being removed. more
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Huff Brau, Shelly’s among featured eateries in History Where You Eat series
The Madison County Historian’s Office is offering a unique look inside some of Madison County’s most historic restaurants and locations this spring and summer. more
Orlando “Ori” Spado
Rome native’s story as ‘Hollywood Fixer’ heading to the silver screen
Orlando “Ori” Spado, 78, would say he’s led an interesting life — most people would say that’s an understatement. more
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Players of Utica, located at 1108 State St. in Utica has announced their 2023-2024 season.
Players of Utica raises curtain on upcoming season
Players of Utica has raised the curtain on their 2023-2024 season. more
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Project Fibonacci accepting student nominations for STEAM Leadership Conference
Project Fibonacci is now accepting nominations of students ages 14 to 19 to attend its fifth annual STEAM Youth Leadership Conference in July. more
Marione Ingram spoke at the Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley on Tuesday, April 18, as part of the yearly Helen and Leon Sperling Holocaust Memorial Lecture series. She told her story and talked about equal rights, tolerance, and peace.
Jewish Community Center commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day
During the last hours of Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Community Federation of the Mohawk Valley at 2310 Oneida St. honored the lives of Holocaust victims and survivors. more
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