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
Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In at Rice Homestead
The Mayfield Historical Society's Annual Fall Harvest Cruise-In will be on Saturday, October 4, from 12 to 4 pm at The Rice Homestead.
Dust Devil Band Brings High-Energy Show Back to Unity Hall
The Dust Devil Band, a longtime favorite of local music fans, returns to Unity Hall on Sunday, October 12 at 6PM for a high-energy evening of great music.
Little Falls Cheese Festival
The annual Little Falls Cheese Festival takes place all along Main Street in Little Falls, NY.
Featured Mohawk Valley Business: Deli Tacos
This week’s Mohawk Valley Today Featured Business is Deli Tacos! Deli Tacos offers delicious homemade Mexican Food in Frankfort and Clark Mills.
Preserving You
When preserving your family’s history, a professional archivist can help you consider what factors to consider and questions to ask.
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
MVT at the Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival
While we were taking instant photos at our photo booth, MVT photographer, Sarah Rogers grabbed her camera. Take a look at some of her favorite photos!
Herkimer College Seeks Entries for Makers of the Mohawk Valley
Herkimer College Seeks Entries for Makers of the Mohawk Valley. Drop-off submissions on Friday October 3 and Saturday October 4, 2025.
Mohawk Valley Farms
Discover yourself at your local library
/in History of the Mohawk Valley, Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsWe are each living links between the past and the future. Our ancestors thought of us as symbols of potential, as their legacy carried on.
Forest Hill Cemetery
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsForest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and this location calls attention to itself.
Trust in Your Funeral Director
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley News“Every burial involves more than 1,000 decisions that have to be made by the organizer during the worst five days of their life,” The Guardian wrote.
Don’t Grieve Alone
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsWhen faced with the loss of a loved one, consider tapping in to a local community like one of Oneida County’s support groups.
Our Neighborhood Spotlight: Rory Murray, Head Chef at One Genny
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsMeet One Genny Head Chef Rory Murray. Now more ever, it’s important to get to know to the chef at your local restaurant.
Our Neighborhood Spotlight: Mark Hemendinger
/in Mohawk Valley NewsThe Clinton Death Café is our local chapter of a global social franchise that seeks to help people make the most of their mortal lives.