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
Our Neighborhood Spotlight: Monica Lewis
/in Mohawk Valley NewsMore Americans identify as “spiritual” rather than “religious.” Likewise, National Geographic reported that paganism is on the rise.
Mohawk Valley’s Growing Cannabis Industry
/in Mohawk Valley NewsNow that cannabis is legal in New York with the industry growing in the Mohawk Valley, it will be increasingly incorporated into daily life.
Spotlight: Natalie Figueroa, the Wedding Singer
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsMeet Natalie Figueroa! Callers comment on her soothing speaking voice, but little do they know, she also has a beautiful singing voice.
Spotlight: The Ordinary Walter
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsThe_Ordinary_Walter, as credited on his mysterious Instagram and exhibit labels, is a hustling painter that loves and represents the growing Utica art scene.
Youth Basketball at Utica’s Recreation Center
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsThe Rec Center hosts the youth Dick Miller/Mychal Harris basketball league comprised of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders from the Utica, New Hartford, Clinton, Notre Dame, CVA, and Whitesboro school districts.
Duane Womack, Astrophotographer
/in Living in the Mohawk Valley, Mohawk Valley NewsBy day, Duane is a Rental Shop Manager at Syracuse Scenery & Stage Lighting. By night, he stands in his yard in Rome, NY, capturing stills of the beautiful light that remains in the sky.