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Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and the Unofficial Start of Summer

Memorial Day: A Time to Remember and the Unofficial Start of Summer

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Arthur Mucitelli
May 20, 2025

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This week’s featured event. Get a taste of local at Oneida County Restaurant Week.

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Are you ready for an exciting week-long celebration of local food? Oneida County Restaurant Week, presented by Casa Imports, is July 13 through 24 and offers local foodies the opportunity to taste and showcase all the local flavors Oneida County has to offer.

The county-wide celebration highlights dozens of restaurants from comfort food to fine dining at a fixed-price menu. Also, you’ll have the opportunity to earn points, win prizes, and see what other surprises are planned for attendees. Check out the link below for prices and to learn more.

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During National Police Week 2025, four Central New York officers were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C., recognizing their ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. A candlelight vigil at the National Mall honored:

Lt. Michael Hoosock (Onondaga Co. Sheriff) and Officer Michael Jensen (Syracuse PD) – killed in an April 2024 ambush in Salina.
Deputy Cailee Campbell (Oswego Co. Sheriff) – died in a Sept. 2024 crash in Volney.
Sgt. Ronald Owen (Oneida Nation Police) – died from COVID-19 in Nov. 2020.

Let’s take a moment to remember the heroes who protect our communities every day.

Arts and culture organizations across the Mohawk Valley are getting a facelift thanks to the NYS Council on the Arts’ Capital Project Fund, which awarded $86 million statewide. The funds support infrastructure improvements in three tiers—from small projects to major capital work—with 75% going to organizations with budgets under $3 million. Mohawk Valley recipients include:

National Baseball Hall of Fame – $3.75M
Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute – $1M
Klinkhart Hall Arts Center – $540K
Utica Public Library – $383K
Lexington Foundation – $297K
Greater Oneonta Historical Society – $99K
Waterville Historical Society – $81K
Foothills Performing Arts Center – $60K
Kirkland Arts Center – $51K

Governor Hochul announced awards for 19 transformational projects in three Mohawk Valley towns and cities to revitalize and boost economic growth. Two programs, the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward, provided the funds for projects in each of the locations.

Herkimer won $10 million from their round 7 win to fund 9 projects from DRI.
Booneville won $4.5 million from their round 2 win to fund 6 projects from DRI.
Herkimer won $4.5 million from their round 2 win to fund 5 projects from NY Forward.

Discover what projects each location will use the funds for here.

The official 2025 Boilermaker after-race beer has been named. The announcement was made last week and hit the news like a firestorm. We’ll give you a guess at what brewery… That’s right, Utica’s brewery. Saranac.

Saranac’s new mid-strength beer, The Weekend Warrior, has been crowned the official after-race beer. According to the Saranac website, mid-strength beer is the hottest beer trend coming to the US after being popular in the UK, Australia, and other locations. We’re excited to try it. If you have had it, let us know what you think. Use the hashtag below on social to join the Weekend Warrior crew..

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Wednesday May 21
🗓️ Car Cruise-In | Two Cousins Pinball, Marcy | 5:00 PM
🗓️ May Sound Bath | Full Lotus Yoga and Wellness, Rome | 6:45 PM

Sunday May 25
🗓️ Active Recovery Yoga | Copper City Yoga, Rome | 9:00 AM

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🫑 Starting a garden? Need great, organic seedlings? 🌽

From herbs to flowers to vegetables, check out Ambrosia Farms. They’re offering $5 off your purchase of $25 or more. Choose from their huge variety of garden and field plants.

We love supporting local businesses, and what better way to help reduce grocery costs while starting a fantastic new hobby than heading to Ambrosia’s and getting great organic plant starters?

📍 5814 County Highway 18, West Edmeston, NY 13485
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☎️ 315-749-8942

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Wednesday May 21
🎸 Virgil Cain | One Genny, Utica | 6:00 PM
🎸 Showtime | DeMatteo's, Rome | 6:00 PM

Courtesy of the Utica Zoo

See what’s going on at the Utica Zoo this summer

Need something to do with the kids this summer? If you’re like us, the Utica Zoo wasn’t always at the top of our list until we realized how many events and exhibits it offers. Not only is it a great way to get outside and see some cool animals, but the zoo hosts a ton of great events for adults and families.

Ready to learn more? Want to see what’s happening at the Utica Zoo this summer? Check out the list below.

Experience life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, themed events, and daily presentations at the Utica Zoo’s Dino Discovery, running May 24–October 19, and included with regular admission.

Link to info: https://www.uticazoo.org/dinodiscovery/

Enjoy extended hours every Thursday from July 10 to August 28 during Dino Nights at the zoo, featuring live music, food, animal exhibits, and more. Dino Nights is included with regular admission.

Link to info: https://www.uticazoo.org/dinonights/

Looking for a unique date night? Head to the Utica Zoo’s 21+ Wine in the Wilderness on June 7 from 6–9 PM for wine tastings, food trucks, and live music.

Link to Info: https://www.uticazoo.org/wine/

Join the Utica Zoo's Brewfest on August 3 from 6–9 PM to enjoy 120+ craft drinks, live music, food trucks, silent auctions, and a free pint glass for the first 2,000 guests.

Link to info: https://www.uticazoo.org/brew/

Registration is now open for Zoo Camp at the Utica Zoo, where kids of all ages can enjoy STEAM-based activities, animal encounters, crafts, and more—pre-registration required.

Link to info: https://www.uticazoo.org/zoocamp/

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