Data Sources

Official government datasets and institutional feeds that power our local information system.

Primary Sources

These are our core data sources. All are official government or institutional records with high trustworthiness and public access.

NYS Liquor Authority Active Licenses

ACTIVE

Official database of licensed venues in New York State. Covers restaurants, bars, clubs, hotels, and retail locations with liquor licenses.

Coverage:Oneida & Herkimer Counties
Update Frequency:Daily
Trust Level:High (official NYS source)
Access:Public SODA API
View source dataset →

Utica Public Library Events

ACTIVE

Official event calendar from the Utica Public Library system. Includes family programs, community events, and educational workshops.

Coverage:Utica area
Update Frequency:Real-time (RSS)
Trust Level:High (official library)
Access:Public RSS feed
View library calendar →

MVCC Career Events

ACTIVE

Career development events from Mohawk Valley Community College. Includes job fairs, employer visits, and professional development workshops.

Coverage:MVCC campus & region
Update Frequency:Real-time (RSS)
Trust Level:High (official MVCC)
Access:Public RSS feed
View MVCC career services →

Planned Sources

Additional official sources we plan to integrate as the system grows.

Municipal & County Official Sites

Event calendars, public notices, and official announcements from Oneida County, Herkimer County, and municipal governments.

Economic Development Organizations

Grants, programs, and incentives from organizations like Mohawk Valley EDGE and county Industrial Development Agencies.

Chambers of Commerce

Member directories and business announcements from regional chambers with permission and proper attribution.

Source Standards

We follow strict standards for source selection and data use.

  • Public access: All sources must be publicly accessible without paywalls or login requirements
  • Official or institutional: Prefer government agencies, educational institutions, and public organizations
  • Structured data: Prefer APIs, RSS feeds, and structured datasets over unstructured web scraping
  • Terms compliance: Respect robots.txt, Terms of Service, and usage restrictions

Suggest a Source

Know of an official government dataset or public institutional feed we should include? We welcome suggestions for authoritative sources that cover Oneida and Herkimer Counties.

Requirement: Must be publicly accessible, official or institutional, and provide structured data (API, RSS, or downloadable dataset).

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