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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Memorial Day
This Memorial Day, Mohawk Valley communities, families and individuals remember military heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Mohawk Valley Featured Weekend Events
Take a look at events happening this weekend throughout the Mohawk Valley in the heart of Upstate New York!
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.
Mohawk Valley Farms
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.
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.