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
Featured Weekend Events in the Mohawk Valley
Take a look at Mohawk Valley events happening this weekend in this beautiful region located in the heart of Upstate New York!
Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Strawberry Festival June 27 and 28
Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Strawberry Festival is on June 27 and June 28, 2026 at the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community, Fonda NY.
Author Talk: Brothers in Spirit with Norm Dann
Join the Oneida County History Center for an author talk with Norm Dann, founder of the National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum.
Putman Porch Music at Schoharie Crossing 2026
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is excited to announce another season of Putman Porch Music at Yankee Hill Lock.
Your Bucket List: A Road Map for Life Satisfaction
Satisfaction is an overall attitude that is more stable than fleeting feelings of happiness. You invest in it over time, so it's an ongoing project.
Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, Mohawk Valley communities, families and individuals remember military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
Amsterdam Launches “Junior Rugged Rams” Flag Football Program
The program will take place at Barkley Elementary School and is designed to introduce young athletes to the game through skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and friendly competition.
Mohawk Valley Farms
Your Bucket List: A Road Map for Life Satisfaction
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsSatisfaction is an overall attitude that is more stable than fleeting feelings of happiness. You invest in it over time, so it’s an ongoing project.
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.