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
Take a look at our Featured Weekend Events in the Mohawk Valley
Take a look at Mohawk Valley events happening this holiday weekend in the heart of Upstate New York!
Tailored Computer Care Celebrates Grand Re-Opening
Tailored Computer Care, a technology repair business, will celebrate its Grand Re-Opening with a ribbon cutting on Friday, October 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Sunflower 50 Race for a Cause raises $53,032 for the Veterans Miracle Center
The money was raised at this year’s Sunflower 50 Race for a Cause held on Sunday August 30, 2026 at Perry's Sunflower Maze.
Award-Winning Author Sonali Deraniyagala to Deliver Hartwick’s 2026 Babcock Lecture
Sonali Deraniyagala will deliver Hartwick College's 2026 Babcock Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 8, at 7 p.m. at the SUNY Oneonta Welcome Center.
Montgomery County Tourism Grant Expands Accessibility at Bellinger’s Orchard
Local Foods Local Spirits event celebrates the region’s bounty and local chefs
Otsego 2000 will showcase the bounty of the Cooperstown Farmers’ Market and the talent of area chefs at the Local Foods Local Spirits party on Sunday, October 18 from 5pm – 7pm.
The 2026 Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful Wrap Up Event
The annual wrap up event will be held on Monday, October 5th at 1:00pm outside the MVEDD office, at 26 W Main Street, Mohawk.
Building on Legacy: A New Chapter Begins at Fenimore
Building on Legacy: A New Chapter Begins at Fenimore
Joshua Campbell Torrance officially takes the helm as President & CEO
Joshua Campbell Torrance officially takes the helm as President & CEO
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.