About Cheyenne Dorsagno
Cheyenne Dorsagno is an Italian-American born and raised in underdog Utica, NY. She studied English at SUNY Oneonta with a minor in Professional Writing and an Editor-in-Chief role at the newspaper. Currently, Cheyenne strives to make our big world a little smaller by introducing locals to their neighbors via human-interest pieces shared on her blog, Our Neighborhood. She’s pursuing creative writing in her free time and various freelance writing in her professional time, such as by copy-writing.
About Our Neighborhood
Our Neighborhood is owned and operated by local Mohawk Valley resident and artist, Cheyenne Dorsagno. This is a remote service that focuses on journalism, personal history, and legacy writing for both individuals and organizations. With the Client, Cheyenne honors the past, captures the present, and enriches the future. Using her journalism experience, Cheyenne collaborates with the Client to create sentimental keepsakes and everlasting artifacts. This may include press releases and various legacy artifacts like mini-memoirs, obituaries, love letters, family trees, timelines, identity collages, etc. Cheyenne also offers public education on resources to further people on their legacy journey. Contact Cheyenne on her website.
Mohawk Valley Today Posts
Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District 2026 Fish Sale
Each year the Montgomery County Soil and Water Conservation District holds a Fish sale, and delivers the fish right to your pond.
Community Gardens in Herkimer County Receive $2,000 Sub-Awards from Cornell Cooperative Extension Herkimer County
The selected gardens applied to become official Veggie Van Host Sites for the 2026 growing season as part of the From the Ground Up program.
Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market Community Open Mic Nights
Mohawk Harvest Cooperative Market is excited to announce community Open Mic Nights, happening the first Wednesday of every month.
From the Little Falls Historical Society Archives: Motorcade to Reveal Scenic Attractions of New Gorge View Highway
From the Little Falls Historical Society Archives, The Little Falls Evening Times, Tuesday, September 30, 1938.
Audition Notice for America 250 Celebration at Ilion Little Theatre
The Ilion Little Theatre is seeking local talent for a special variety show celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Schoharie County Farmers Market Announces Inaugural Season
Schoharie County Farmers Market Season begins May 24 – October 11, 2026, Sundays from 10am-1pm, at the Hall of Agriculture, Cobleskill Fairgrounds, Cobleskill, NY.
Tony Trischka’s Earl Jam 2: A Tribute To Earl Scruggs
TONY TRISCHKA’S Earl Jam 2: A TRIBUTE TO EARL SCRUGGS live concert on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Unity Hall, Barneveld, NY.
Keep The Pool Open This Summer for Little Falls’ Children and Families
If you grew up in Little Falls, chances are the Francis Skinner Municipal Swimming Pool is part of your story.
Mohawk Valley Farms
Preserving You
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsWhen preserving your family’s history, a professional archivist can help you consider what factors to consider and questions to ask.
Mohawk Valley Gives Week Kicked off at The Community Giving and Mural Party
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsThe fourth-annual Mohawk Valley Gives Campaign kicked off on Monday with The Community Giving and Mural Party organized by The Art Thing Collaborative
Coming to a God Near Me
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsIf you’re skeptical, burnt-out, or simply curious, then you’re welcome to follow me on my journey to The Chapel House.
How Does the Decline in Newspapers Effect Us?
/in History of the Mohawk Valley, Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsNewspapers are more than a citation of daily goings-on – they’re tools for personal recordkeeping and civic responsibility.
A Local, Contemporary Look at the American Revolution
/in History of the Mohawk Valley, Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsApril 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. It was set off with the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.
Learn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum
/in History of the Mohawk Valley, Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsThis local historical society understands how we’ve each lent a hand in carrying forth the enduring truths of humanity.