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Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association announces organizational changes
CANASTOTA, N.Y — Wanderers’ Rest Humane Association, an animal-protection organization based in Madison County, has announced the creation of a new shelter director position and has hired Cristie Tamoutselis for the role. This addition reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and its commitment to providing the highest quality care for animals in need. Tamoutselis as shelter […]
Women–owned businesses in Oneida and Herkimer counties can pursue $5,000 grants
CLINTON, N.Y. — A total of five grants, each worth $5,000, are available for women–owned business in Oneida and Herkimer counties. The Women’s Fund (WF)
A Moment of Momentum: Building the Future of the Mohawk Valley
As we advance into the second half of 2025, our region finds itself at a pivotal moment, characterized by both challenges and opportunities. At Mohawk Valley EDGE, we are working with urgency and optimism to ensure that our region not only navigates at this moment but also emerges stronger, more resilient, and more inclusive than
New Utica Children’s Museum welcomes kids of all ages
UTICA — More than three months after opening to the public, the new Utica Children’s Museum provides activities and educational opportunities for the region’s youngest citizens. Besides its galleries and exhibits, the museum currently has a weekly garden club that started July 23 and continues through Aug. 27 with sessions on Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Rome Health’s capital project continues after opening of new ICU, surgical center
ROME — Rome Health has completed two components of its capital project with its new, 9-bed intensive-care unit (ICU) and the opening of the new Kaplan Center for Surgical Services. The new surgery center opened ahead of schedule, following final approval from the New York State Department of Health (DOH) on July 3. Rome Health
Grant program benefits Oneida County small businesses
ROME — Mohawk Valley EDGE, in cooperation with Oneida County, offers a Microenterprise Grant Program to help new and existing small businesses take on projects that lead to job creation. Available to Oneida County businesses outside of the cities of Utica and Rome with five or fewer employees, the program provides reimbursable grants of up
Arc Herkimer plans for first leadership change in 20 years
HERKIMER — Arc Herkimer will have a new leader in the new year when Kevin Crosley retires after leading the organization for 20 years. Lorene Bass, a 26-year employee, will take over the top slot in 2026 with a focus on building upon what Crosley began and continuing to grow the organization, which provides an
VIEWPOINT: The Keys to the Mohawk Valley’s Resurgence
I’m often asked what happened that transformed the Mohawk Valley or more specifically what was Oneida County’s role in its resurgence. While there are many factors that have impacted our growth over the past several years, there are some significant projects and actions that played a major role in our growth. The one area that
MVCC to lead ON-RAMP workforce-development center
UTICA — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) will lead a regional ON-RAMP center by redeveloping the Science and Technology building at MVCC’s Utica campus. Gov. Kathy Hochul on Feb. 6 announced that the state selected Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, and Finger Lakes to advance to the planning stage of the $200 million One Network for
New York UAS test site exhibits at key industry trade show
ROME — The New York UAS test site announced that it was among the exhibitors and participants at AUVSI XPO 2025, described as the “premier gathering” for the autonomous-systems industry. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) hosted the event, which was held from May 19-22 in Houston, Texas. The New York UAS Test
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