Apple-lutely the Best! 🍏 Fly Creek Cider Mill Takes the Crown as America’s Top Cidery! 🍻

Big news from Fly Creek! The Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard has just been crowned the *Best Cidery in the United States* by USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! 🍎✨ Want to know what makes this Upstate New York gem so special? From their historic 1889 cider press to delicious hard ciders and apple wines, Fly Creek is all about tradition, flavor, and fun. With the fresh apple harvest kicking off soon, there’s no better time to visit and taste why they’ve earned the top spot! 🍏🍂 Read on to find out more about this award-winning cidery and plan your trip to experience it yourself! 🌟

Vêsucré: Stirring Up Sweet Success in Otsego County's Thriving Business Scene

Discover how Vêsucré LLC is making waves in Otsego County with its innovative plant-based desserts—learn more about why Upstate New York is the perfect place for entrepreneurs!

A Fiesta Brillante Celebrating Latino Culture in Upstate NY!

As the kickoff to Hispanic Heritage Month in Upstate NY, the annual Latin American Festival has grown from a modest cultural gathering in 2005 to one of the most anticipated and diverse festivals in the region.

Fort Stanwix National Monument Boosts Rome, NY Economy

In a recent report, it was revealed that Fort Stanwix National Monument, a treasured site in downtown Rome has significantly contributed to the local economy.

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MV Gives 2024 Unites Upstate NY for 24 Hours of Philanthropy

Mark your calendars for September 20, when the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the UpMobility Foundation present the third annual Mohawk Valley Gives—a thrilling 24-hour community-wide day of giving dedicated to supporting over 320 nonprofits across the region.

Herkimer’s Quest to Reclaim Basketball’s Birthplace

For over seventy years, the origins of basketball have been hotly debated... a growing body of evidence suggests that the true birthplace of basketball might be Herkimer, New York. Recent research, asserts that a 16-year-old Austrian-American named Lambert Will invented the game in 1890.

Utica's Liberty Bell Park Renamed to Lafayette Square

In a significant move to honor Utica’s deep historical roots, Liberty Bell Park has officially been renamed Lafayette Square following a unanimous 9-0 vote by the Utica Common Council. This change not only reflects the city’s appreciation for its past but also prepares for the upcoming bicentennial of General Lafayette’s visit to Utica in 1825.

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