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
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
A Capacity For Achievement
The purpose of the Charles P. Colby, Jr. Scholastic Achievement Award is to recognize and inspire students who have overcome significant inherent difficulties to earn high school diplomas.
Jennifer Collins Promoted to Association Issue Leader/Assistant Director at CCE Herkimer County
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County (CCE Herkimer) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Collins to the position of Association Issue Leader/Assistant Director
21st Annual History Center Telethon
The 21st Annual History Center Telethon presented by Bank of Utica is on Wednesday, May 20, from 5 - 8 p.m.
Patriots Day Event Saturday, May 16, at the Fort Herkimer Church
The Patriots Day program begins at 11:00 a.m. and will feature a number of short addresses on various topics related to the Revolutionary War as it impacted the Mohawk Valley region.
Amsterdam’s Spring Fling Festival Sponsored by The Sentinel of Amsterdam
Amsterdam's Spring Fling Festival, sponsored by The Sentinel of Amsterdam, is Saturday, May 9th from 11am-5pm on Main Street in Downtown Amsterdam.
CCE Herkimer County announces collaboration with Stone Soup American Bistro
The Homegrown in Herkimer County initiative focuses on locally sourced produce and will culminate in a Country Fair on October 10.
Schoharie County Farmers Market Launches Inaugural Season Memorial Day Weekend
The Schoharie County Farmers Market has announced its Opening Day will be May 24, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Cobleskill Fairgrounds.
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.