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Mall to Host Free Book Swap for World Book Day April 23
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (89+ words) NEW HARTFORD, N. Y. -- Book lovers have a chance to celebrate World Book Day and Earth Month with a sustainable book swap at Sangertown Square. According to the mall's announcement, the free, family-friendly event will be held Thursday, April 23 from 3 p. m. to 7 p. m. at…...
518 Students to Receive Degrees at Hamilton College Commencement; Speakers Announced
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (257+ words) CLINTON, N. Y. -- Hamilton College will welcome chef and chocolatier Stephen Durfee, a 1985 graduate, as the 2026 Commencement speaker. According to the college, Durfee will deliver the address and receive an honorary degree on May 24 at 10: 30 a. m. in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House,…...
Spring Break Activities in Utica
1+ week, 1+ day ago (159+ words) UTICA, N. Y. -- Families are finding creative ways for kids to stay active and learn during spring break in Utica. At the Utica Children's Museum, kids are exploring hands-on exhibits and themed activities throughout the week. Meghan Fraser Mc Grogan, executive director…...
Students Pitch Ideas at SUNY Poly Competition
1+ week, 3+ day ago (288+ words) MARCY, N. Y. -- Future entrepreneurs from area colleges gathered at SUNY Poly to present their business ideas to local business leaders for a chance to win a $2, 000 grand prize. Students spent the day pitching ideas they developed to a panel of local…...
Mug Club: Utica City School District Kindergarten Registration
2+ week, 4+ day ago (20+ words) WKTV The Utica City School District is holding two events for kindergarten registration....
Local Students Get a Financial Reality Check
3+ week, 4+ day ago (421+ words) UTICA, N. Y. --Mohawk Valley Community College partnered with OHM BOCES to bring students a financial literacy reality fair. Students from 10 local schools are getting hands-on experience with adult financial decisions at a special fair. The event assigns each student a profile…...
Students Get a Financial Reality Check
3+ week, 4+ day ago (433+ words) UTICA, N. Y. -- Students from 10 local schools are getting hands-on experience with adult financial decisions at a special fair. The event assigns each student a profile with an occupation, salary, credit score and debt, then challenges them to make choices about housing,…...
SUNY Poly Announces Speakers for 2026 Commencement Ceremonies
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (155+ words) UTICA, N. Y. -- SUNY Polytechnic Institute will feature two prominent leaders as speakers for its 2026 Commencement ceremonies. Henry Cialone, Ph. D. , former president and CEO of EWI, will address graduates at the College of Engineering ceremony at 10 a. m. May 9. Robert Esche, president of Mohawk…...
When Kids Don't Sleep, Parents Don't Either. Experts Share Tips for Better Family Sleep
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1080+ words) Many parents underestimate how much sleep their children actually need. (CNN) " So how much sleep do kids really need? It's more than many parents may think. The National Sleep Foundation recommends 14 to 17 hours for newborns, 12 to 15 for infants, 11 to 14 for…...
NY Attorney General Demands Hospital Resume Gender-Affirming Treatment for Trans Youth
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (426+ words) In a letter sent to NYU Langone, the attorney general's office said the hospital's decision to shutter its Transgender Youth Health Program violated the state's anti-discrimination laws by "jeopardizing access to medically necessary healthcare for some of the most vulnerable…...