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
Resilient Ag in the Mohawk Valley workshop
The workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 22, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the CCE office, located at 5657 State Route 5, Herkimer.
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
Cooperstown Architectural Revolutions Focus of Walking Tour
Otsego 2000’s historic preservation walking tour series continues on July 19 at 3 pm with “Cooperstown Architectural Revolutions.”
SimGolf Performance Center Named Montgomery County Small Business of the Month
The Montgomery County Business Development Center (MCBDC) is proud to recognize SimGolf as its Small Business of the Month.
Oneida County History Center: Sound of America – 250 Years
Oneida County History Center has been awarded a CNY Arts Community Arts Grant to present “The Sound of America - 250 Years,” featuring Monk Rowe and The Five Families Ensemble.
Celebrate Summer at the Garden Open House
All American Selections (AAS) Goodness of Gardening Activities, educational displays, herbal bake sale, including herbal ice cream sandwiches, book sale, children’s games, giveaways, and so much more!
Unity Hall’s FREE Family Fun Fest
An incredible line-up of family friendly activities is planned for Unity Hall's FREE Family Fun Fest on Sunday, July 19.
Next up in the garden…Zucchini!
Our zucchini has begun to produce, and I am spending my days trying to not let it take over my kitchen! Try out some of these great recipes!
Mohawk Valley Farms
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.
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.