HERKIMER, NY, December 8, 2025 — Herkimer County Community College Professor Blake Pitcher has released his newest novel, The Bird Room, a story that connects the struggle of rural America with the shadow of the supernatural. The Bird Room follows Raine Penton, a man who would endure anything to succeed at his new job, including […] The post Blake Pitcher Publishes New Novel, The Bird Room appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Utica, NY. – The Christmas/Holiday season is upon us and while many are gathering to celebrate in this joyous time, there are countless families and individuals struggling just to put food on their table. Not only will many parents/caregivers/individuals worry about how they will feed themselves and/or their families this season, but they are also filled […] The post Annual Christmas Present Giveaway with Food Pantry appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: 2025 Oneida County Youth Bureau Basketball Clinic WHEN: December 6, 2025 from 1 to 3 p.m. (registration begins at 12:30 p.m.) WHERE: Accelerate Sports Complex—5241 Judd Road, Whitesboro DETAILS: This free clinic creates an opportunity for co-ed youth participants ages 8-17 to learn the concepts of Utica University Men’s Basketball from Head […] The post 2025 Oneida County Youth Bureau Basketball Clinic appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
NORWICH, N.Y. – The Chenango County Historical Society (CCHS) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Elinor Robb Troicke Memorial Scholarship. CCHS presents this scholarship during the “Path Through History” celebration each June to a graduating high school senior from Chenango County. Named in honor of McDonough community member Elinor Robb Troicke, […] The post CCHS accepting applications for Elinor Robb Troicke Memorial Scholarship appeared first on Utica P...
By New York State Senator Joseph A. Griffo, R-C-Rome, 53rd Senate District Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, much like other regions in the state, have struggled with extreme weather over the past several years. These events, including destructive tornadoes and winter storms, have caused significant challenges, and the recovery process can be an expensive and time-consuming endeavor. To help address this issue, […] The post Legislation will help those hit hard by extreme weath...
Free event featuring more than 80 vendors and sponsors to assist Onondaga County seniors with health care, finances, and lifestyle improvements SYRACUSE, NY: Representative John W. Mannion today invited Onondaga County area senior citizens to attend the Onondaga County Senior Fair at Onondaga Community College in the SRC Arena on December 5th from 10 a.m. to […] The post REPRESENTATIVE JOHN W. MANNION INVITES SENIOR CITIZENS TO ATTEND ONONDAGA COUNTY SENIOR FAIR appeared first on Utica Phoeni...
Utica, NY — Today, Thursday, December 4th, 2025, Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon (D-119) proudly announced seven local art centers in the 119th Assembly District have successfully been awarded a total of $189,000 in grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts. The funding, advocated for by Assemblywoman Buttenschon, will help to fuel […] The post Assemblywoman Buttenschon Supported Funding for Local Arts appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
by Cassandra Harris-Lockwood My Father’s Battle with Housing Discrimination in the early 1950’s The post My fathers battle with housing discrimination in the early 1950’s appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Rome, NY – The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley announces the addition of Rome, New York native and national Christian/Gospel recording artist Gabriel Day to its “A Better Place Project.” On July 18th, Dayunveiled his original song, “Better Place,” the third release in a series dedicated to spreading hope and positivity during challenging times. Gabriel […] The post “Y” Kid Returns to His Roots for Global Movement appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
Singer-songwriter Mark Werchowski is releasing a new project. His latest collection of tunes, “Goin’ to California,” the final installment in a years-long digitization project, will now be available on all major music streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon. Werchowski is perhaps best known for his Central New York holiday favorite “Christmas in the […] The post Mark Werchowski is Releasing “Everything I Got” appeared first on Utica Phoenix.
