This day in history: October 17 in Utica, NY

On October 17, 1907, the Utica Daily Press reported on a Oneida Nation delegation’s appeal to New York Governor Hughes.

This day in Mohawk Valley History: October 13, 1900

The October 13, 1900 Gloversville Daily Leader reports on the Local Record. The Big Locomotive: Engine 999.

CONSTITUTION DAY – SEPT. 17

September 17 is designated as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on September 17, 1787.

Remembering September 11, 2001

The September 11 attacks, commonly known as 9/11, were four coordinated Islamist suicide terrorist attacks carried out by al-Qaeda against the United States on Tuesday, September 11, 2001.

Labor Day in the Mohawk Valley

The first Monday in September is often associated with the end of summer and  barbecues, but the history of Labor Day has its roots in the labor movement.