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☕ Latte Love, New Breakfast Spots, Pajama Donations, and Lots of Things to Do this Week

☕ Latte Love, New Breakfast Spots, Pajama Donations, and Lots of Things to Do this Week

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Arthur Mucitelli
November 11, 2025

First, I want to thank all the veterans for everything they’ve done to help protect us, our country, and our freedoms.

I hope you’re enjoying the new format with actual local news and things going on in the community. My goal is to create a publication that offers you as much value as I can each week. I'd love to hear from you. Drop me a line and tell me what you think, or if there is anything else I could add.

Art Mucitelli—Publisher

In today’s newsletter:

Extended hours to help with SNAP.
New coffee and breakfast spots in the Utica area.
Job fairs and pajama donation parties.

📰 The 315 Community Chronicles

⌚ Oneida County Executive Picente announced the Oneida County Dept of Family and Community Services will run extended hours to assist those affected by SNAP delays. Starting Nov. 4th, the office is open from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday - Friday, and 8 am to 2 pm on Saturdays. Contact OCDFCS with questions at 315-798-5502, or [email protected]

💲 In partnership with Connect Ed NY, the Growth Opportunity Program is offering youths, from ages 15 to 24, involved in the juvenile justice system, opportunities to change their lives. The program works with businesses to create paid internships, leadership programs, and functional life skill training.

🧑‍🚒 The Syracuse Fire Department is looking for recruits. Exec. Deputy Chief Davis took to the news to help spread the word after a couple of years of lower recruitment numbers. If interested, the deadline to sign up for the test is November 25, for the January 10, 2026, test date. See the interview here.

📈 315 Business and Restaurant News

🥓 On November 10th, Cream and Sugar Cafe opened, offering Westmoreland residents a new breakfast and lunch option. Check out their Facebook page to see the menu. They’re located at 7295 W. Main St., Westmoreland, and open from 7 am to 2 pm all week.

🐔 Rumor has it that Chick-fil-A is planning its first non-Thruway, Mohawk Valley location. Pending planning board approval, the new location will be at the At Home plaza. There is no opening date due to planning approval and construction.

☕ On November 15, Latte Love celebrates its official ribbon-cutting. The famous caffeinated food truck will now have a brick-and-mortar store. The celebration is from 10 am to 2 pm. Stop in for treats from Honey & Salt Baked Goods, raffles, door prizes, merch, and more. The new store is located at Plaza 5 in New Hartford.

🗓️ Events happening this week in the 315!

Wednesday 11/12
Lunch & Learn: Nicholas Deveraux: An Enduring Legacy | Irish Cultural Center, Utica | 11 AM
Navigating Cancer: Cooking & Coping Through the Holidays | Upstate Health, Syracuse | 12:30 PM

Vinyl Night: Art Pop-Up w/Cait Devin | Tramontane Cafe, Utica | 5 PM

Check the event link. Some events have a fee. We only post beginning times.

To have your event added, contact us at [email protected]

Submit your event to be added to the list. 🥳

The deadline for inclusion is the Monday before your event for our Tuesday newsletter.

🌮 It’s Good to be a Foodie in the 315

Tuesday 11/11
Behind the Bar at Bremer’s | Bremer’s Wine & Liquor, New Hartford | 5:30 PM
Cheese Board Building Class | The Curd Nerd, Syracuse | 6 PM

Saturday 11/15
Halfway to May Fiesta | Harvey’s Garden, Syracuse | 12 PM

Sunday 11/16
Nachos & Blancos | 443 Social Club, Syracuse | 1 PM
Cocktail to Cask Strength: A Palate Training Regimen | Syracuse Whiskey Coop | 3 PM

Monday 11/17
Pizza Making Class | Nonna Wood Fired Oven, Little Falls | 5 PM

To have your foodie event added, contact us at [email protected]

🎸 Live Music & Entertainment in the 315 this week

Monday 11/17
Pearly Bakers Best | Funk N’ Waffles, Syracuse | 7:30 PM

To get your gig on the list, email us at [email protected]

🤝 Get Involved with Your Community

The West Utica Neighborhood Association will hold its meeting on November 12 at 6 pm. The meeting will be held at the Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley. The meeting agenda includes UPD updates and a bullying seminar for youths.

Nascentia Health in Syracuse is holding open interviews for home health aides on November 12 at 9 am. Per Facebook, no experience needed and paid training. The interviews will be held at 1042 W. Genesse St., Syracuse. Call Lee at 315-477-9588 to set up an interview.

St. Joseph’s Health in Syracuse is holding a veteran’s job fair to help service members transition to civilian life. The career fair will be held on November 12 at 1 pm at 301 Prospect Ave., Syracuse. Contact [email protected] with questions.

On November 15 at 4 pm, Grow Brewing in New Hartford is teaming up with the House of the Good Shepard to host a pajama donation party in its taproom. You’ll get $2 off with a pajama donation. Levant food truck will be on site, offering great food to go along with your brews.

To get your community event in the newsletter, email us at [email protected]