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!
The 2026 Mohawk Valley Garlic & Herb Festival is just around the corner!
We’re counting down to “Eat, Stink & Be Merry” at this year’s Mohawk Valley Garlic and Herb Festival, on Saturday, September 12, Canal Place in Little Falls.
Amsterdam’s ItaliaFest Sponsored by River Ridge Living Center
Enjoy delicious homemade Italian food, vendors, food trucks, face painting, free amusement park rides sponsored by St. Mary’s Healthcare, drink specials and more all day on Bridge St.
Syracuse City Ballet Brings Dracula to Rome
Rome native and Syracuse City Ballet Executive Director Fallon Gannon returns home as company collaborates with John Hayes O’Neill Studio of Dance
Teachers Invited to Use Erie Canal Learning Hub for 2026/27 School Year
Schools in New York State can register now for free Ticket-to-Ride field trips to designated museums and historic sites during the 2026-27 school year.
City of Amsterdam 9/11 Ceremony
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony in Riverlink Park at the 9/11 Monument starting at 9:30am on Friday, September 11.
Preserve Your Tomato Harvest by Nancy Noonan
CCE Herkimer County Master Gardener Volunteer, Nancy Noonan, shares ways to preserve bountiful tomato harvests.
It’s Labor Day and the last day to visit this year’s Fonda Fair
The 185th Annual Fonda Fair ends today, September 7, 2026 at the Fonda Fairgrounds, 21 Bridge Street, Fonda, NY.
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.