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
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
World of Water at Yager Museum
The Yager Museum of Art & Culture at Hartwick College will host "World of Water," a series of activities for families and children during Oneonta schools' February break.
Repair Cafe This Saturday
The Cooperstown Repair Café will be held on the second Saturday of each month. Help give your things a second chance!
Veggie Van Call for Proposals
Herkimer County CCE is seeking Veggie Van proposals from qualified organizations to operate a Veggie Van program in 2026.
WinterFest Sponsored by Alpin Haus
The City of Amsterdam WinterFest Sponsored by Alpin Haus on Saturday, February 14th at Veterans Park in Amsterdam starting at 12pm.
Post-Flood Emergency Stream Intervention Training
Montgomery County SWCD is proud to be able to bring Pete Nichols from Schoharie County SWCD in to host a Post-Flood Emergency Stream Intervention Training on March 24th, 2026.
Celebrating Growth and Innovation at SUNY IRV
SUNY Institute for Rural Vitality Value-Added Food Products program supports entrepreneurs throughout the Mohawk Valley region.
Women in Ag Group Kick-Off Event
Join Oneida County CCE for Women in AG event on Tuesday February 17, 2026, at Copper City Brewing Company, Rome, NY.
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.