Learn More About This Local Historical Society and Museum

This 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

We are each living links between the past and the future. Our ancestors thought of us as symbols of potential, as their legacy carried on.

Silas D. Childs Memorial Chapel provided by uticalandmarks.org

Forest Hill Cemetery

Forest 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

“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

When faced with the loss of a loved one, consider tapping in to a local community like one of Oneida County’s support groups.

Photos of One Genny Head Chef Rory Murray, wife Ashley Murray, and daughter Saoirse Murray. Provided by and distributed with permission by Rory Murray.

Our Neighborhood Spotlight: Rory Murray, Head Chef at One Genny

Meet One Genny Head Chef Rory Murray. Now more ever, it’s important to get to know to the chef at your local restaurant.

Cheyenne Dorsagno

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!
May 29, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Photo from the Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community Facebook page.

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.
May 29, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Oneida County History Center

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.
May 28, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Putman Porch Music at Schoharie Crossing

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.
May 27, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
Source: Rob Mitchell, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

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.
May 26, 2026/by Cheyenne Dorsagno
Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park, Photo by Mohawk Valley Today

Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Mohawk Valley communities, families and individuals remember military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
May 25, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today

Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events

Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
May 22, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today
City of Amsterdam, NY. Image by Mohawk Valley Today

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.
May 22, 2026/by Mohawk Valley Today