ONEIDA COUNTY
County Offices
800 Park Avenue
Utica 315-798-5776
www.ocgov.net
Chamber of Commerce
520 Seneca Street
Utica 315-724-3151
www.greateruticachamber.org
Beautiful Oneida County provides an exceptional quality of life that features a vibrant and diverse economy, impressive colleges and healthcare centers, world-renowned museums, friendly communities, and premier recreational opportunities. Interstate 90 passes through the heart of Mohawk Valley, combining with other major arteries that link the county with Albany to the east and Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo to the west. This area is also well-served by a network of state highways for easy access to nearby or regional destinations. Domestic and international travel is available in less than an hour’s drive at Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Services
Exceptional educational opportunities are available throughout Oneida County, starting on grassroots levels in highly respected public school districts and alternative educational environments that include the New York School for the Deaf. Those who are looking for career education or an affordable start on a four-year degree can take advantage of Mohawk Valley Community College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. Enrolling nearly 7,500 students on its Rome City campus, MVCC serves one-third of Oneida County’s high school graduates with comprehensive two-year programs. Utica City hosts a center for SUNY’s Empire State College, excelling in flexible degree options and credit for life and work experience. Oneida County is also home to the flagship Utica/Rome campus for SUNY Polytechnic Institute, New York’s globally recognized high-tech educational ecosystem. SUNY Poly is recognized as the world’s most advanced university-driven research enterprise with more than $20 billion in high-tech investments and hundreds of corporate partners. Those who prefer a private college setting will want to explore Utica College in Utica or historic Hamilton College in Clinton Village, while St. Elizabeth Medical Center provides Elizabeth College of Nursing and the St. Elizabeth Family Medicine Residency Program. The two-year Utica School of Commerce business school is also located in Utica.
Oneida County healthcare services and facilities are equally impressive in state-of-the-art hospitals and medical centers. The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) was formed by the affiliation of St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) with Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare (FSLH) to better serve patients in Oneida, Herkimer, and Madison counties. The system benefits from areas of expertise already developed such as Faxton’s Regional Stroke Center and St. Elizabeth’s Mohawk Valley Heart Institute. The MVHS Medical Group offers nearly 20 primary care locations along with a children’s health center, women’s health center, cardiac and vascular centers, stroke center, urgent care, emergency care, and a wide range of surgical specialties. FSLH provides comprehensive acute-care and long-term care on two campus in Utica, while SEMC encompasses an acute-care hospital in Utica, St. Elizabeth Medical Arts in New Hartford, Sister Rose Vincent Elizabeth Family Medicine Center, St. Elizabeth Home Care, and Elizabeth Health Support Services. Rome City is home to Rome Memorial Hospital, recognized for clinical excellence and an acclaimed maternity unit. The hospital offers a residential healthcare facility, rehabilitation and therapies, surgical specialties, cancer treatment, a sleep disorders center, and stroke therapy. Oneida Healthcare adds yet another option for outstanding medical care in a regional system that serves 24 communities in Madison and Oneida counties.
Lifestyle
Newcomers to Oneida County will soon discover a unique blend of natural beauty, urban vibrancy, small-town charm, and premier opportunities for passive and active recreation. The competitive spirit runs high, from world-class golf courses to harness racing at Vernon Downs Casino & Racing to weekend events like the Boilermaker with top runners from across the globe competing in America’s largest 15K road race. Historic Utica Memorial Auditorium maintains a calendar of competitive events including American Hockey League’s Utica Comets and NCAA collegiate sports action. Mountain, lake, river, stream, and woodland beauty is preserved for public enjoyment in state and county parks for world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, cycling, horseback riding, water recreation, and winter sports. Throngs of visitors join local residents at spectacular events like the three-day Utica Music and Art Fest and the Great American Irish Festival.
Arts and culture are celebrated throughout the county, crowned by the magnificent Stanley Center for the Arts, showcasing the Broadway Theatre League of Utica, Munson Williams Proctor Great Artists Series, and the Utica Symphony Orchestra along with national talent. The Munson Williams Proctor Arts Institute and Sculptor Space are multi-dimensional arts education institutes and regional treasures. History buffs will want to explore Oneida County Historical Society’s growing collection as well as celebrated sites like Oriskany Battlefield State Historic Site and Fort Stanwix National Monument. Families appreciate entertainment centers including Sylvan Beach Amusement Park, the Utica Zoo in Roscoe-Conkling Park, Fort Rickey Children’s Discovery Zoo, and Children’s Museum of History, Science & Technology or cruises down the Erie Canal and rides on the Adirondack Scenic Railroad. Attractive and affordable housing, cultural enrichment, and an independent spirit have placed the Utica/Rome area on such diverse “best of” lists as Places with International Flair and Greenest Communities. From fertile agricultural land to the spectacular Adirondack Mountains or the Oneida Lake District, this vast region can support every dream of a perfect home.
COMMUNITIES
Rome City, Westmoreland Town, Whitestone Town, Floyd Town
City Offices
315-336-6000
www.romenewyork.com
Westmoreland Town Hall
315-853-8001
http://town.westmoreland.ny.us
Whitestone Town Hall
315-736-1131
http://town.whitestown.ny.us
Floyd Town Hall
315-865-4256
http://town.floyd.ny.us
Chamber of Commerce
315-337-1700
www.romechamber.com
The cities of Rome and Utica, collectively dubbed Utica/Rome, are nationally recognized as one of America’s least stressful metropolitan areas as well as eco-friendly and great for business. Nestled against the Adirondack foothills, Rome is home to highly rated public and private schools, wonderful neighborhoods, and recreational sites like Bellamy Harbor Park and Delta Lake State Park with a boat launch, hiking trails, and camping sites. Surrounded by pristine natural beauty, the city blends historic treasures like Fort Stanwix National Monument with modern amenities including a state-of-the-art hospital. The renovated and revitalized 1928 Capitol Theater is Rome’s cultural jewel, attracting regional audiences to plays, concerts, and the Capitolfest film festival. Well-served by major highways, the city offers Amtrak train service in its historic Martin Street Train Station. Lovely rural towns surround the city, expanding the options for country living just minutes away from expanded urban amenities.
Clinton Village, Kirkland Town, New Hartford Town, Marshall Town, Paris Town, Sangerfield Town, Bridgewater Town
Clinton Village Hall
315-853-5231
http://villageofclintonny.org
Kirkland Town Hall
315-853-5082
http://townofkirkland.org
New Hartford Town
315-733-7500
www.newhartfordtown.com
Marshall Town Hall
315-841-4473
http://townofmarshall.com
Paris Town Hall
315-839-5400
http://town.paris.ny.us
Sangerfield Town Hall
315-841-4884
http://sangerfieldny.com
Bridgewater Town Hall
315-822-6808
http://townofbridgewaterny.org
Chamber of Commerce
315-853-1735
www.clintonnychamber.org
Picturesque Clinton Village was founded in 1787 and was widely known for outstanding secondary schools. For nearly a century, these schools graduated famous students like US President Grover Cleveland, Red Cross founder Clara Barton, and university founder Leland Stanford. That proud legacy remains today in Hamilton College, enriching the community with performing arts series, lectures, readings, and exhibitions. Housed in an 1842 church, Kirkland Arts Center features gallery exhibitions, coffeehouses, concerts, and a variety of arts classes. Clinton’s Village Green adds a charming setting for community events from concerts and farmer’s markets to parades and the Historic Clinton Week celebration. One of Clinton’s points of pride is the evolution of tiny Clinton Pharmacy into the international pharmaceutical giant, Bristol-Myers-Squibb. Newcomers will want to explore the natural beauty and expanded residential options in the rural towns that surround this vibrant and truly unique village.
Sherrill City, Vernon Town, Verona Town, Augusta Town, Vienna Town
Sherrill City Offices
315-363-0031
www.sherrillny.org
Vernon Town Hall
315-829-2422
www.townofvernon.com
Verona Town Hall
315 363-6799
http://townverona.org
Augusta Town Hall
315-821-7275
Vienna Town Hall
315-245-2191
http://tovlookup.org
Chamber of Commerce
315-363-4300
www.oneidachamberny.org
The least populated of New York’s cities, Sherrill nestles in the western end of Vernon Town along Route 5. The community is often called “The Silver City” for its long and proud history of silverware manufacturing, a legacy now honored by the Sherrill Silversmiths New York Collegiate Baseball League team. Rural Verona Town is home to the progressive Oneida Indian Nation, now the largest non-government employer in Oneida County. Augusta Town is home to the historic village of Oriskany Falls. Lovely Vienna Town combines a northern hilly section with a rolling plateau and open, level areas to the west. Picturesque Sylvan Beach Village is located in southern Vienna, home to the charming family-fun center of Sylvan Beach Amusement Park along with popular restaurants and a gazebo green that hosts summer concerts. South of the village, Verona Beach State Park covers 1,700 acres with Oneida Lake beauty, scenic campsites, and miles of snowmobile and cross country ski trails.
Utica City, Marcy Town, Trenton Town, Deerfield Town
City Offices
315-792-0113
www.cityofutica.com
Marcy Town Hall
315-768-4800
http://townofmarcy.org
Trenton Town Hall
315-896-2664
http://town.trenton.ny.us
Deerfield Town
315-724-0413
http://townofdeerfield.org
Chamber of Commerce
315-724-3151
www.greateruticachamber.org
Rich in history, culture, and cuisine, the vibrant Utica area combines a variety of qualities that make it ideal as a place to live or start a business. Residents enjoy access to Interstate 90 and Amtrak train service, comprehensive healthcare, and a campus for the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute in Marcy Town. Wonderful cultural venues, performing arts, fine galleries, art centers, historic sites, and well-managed museums are all nurtured and supported by a community that values artistic expression and appreciation. Other highlights include the Utica Zoo, professional hockey and collegiate sports thrills, great shopping, farmer’s markets, the 1888 award-winning Saranac Brewery, and a calendar brimming over with famous festivals. Rural towns add wonderful residential settings near recreational sites that include Marcy’s Lock 25 Canal Park and the Trenton area’s Hinckley Reservoir for boating, rowing, swimming, and picnicking.
Rural Oneida County
Chamber of Commerce
315-724-3151
www.greateruticachamber.org
The northern section of Oneida County is home to a number of sparsely populated rural towns that include Florence, Camden, Annsville, Ava, Lee, Western, Boonville, Steuben, Forestport, and Remsen. The City of Rome, centrally located to the south of these communities, is well situated to provide a wealth of amenities and services to this rural population. Those who appreciate the serenity of country living, diverse landscapes, unspoiled natural beauty, and neighbors who know each other by name will want to explore these welcoming towns. Premier outdoor adventures are available close to home, from world-class fishing, hunting, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, and camping to winter sports like snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and cross-country skiing. The North Country National Scenic Trail that spans seven northern states forms connections to this region at several points including Pixley Falls State Park and Forestport, the gateway to the Adirondack Park and the Tug Hill Region.
