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
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.
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.