I'm a Utica-area native. In addition to "blogging" and DJ'ing, I write and produces the local commercials on Townsquare Media's local stations. When I'm not at the station, I'm busy keeping up with my 2 daughters. And my wife.
CJ
What’s The New Animal At The Utica Zoo? [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
At 11am, Saturday, July 10, 2015, the Utica Zoo unveiled the new animal that will now be calling Central New York home! We were on hand for the official announcement at the top of the hill in the African Alley section of the zoo.
2015 Boilermaker Kids’ Run [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO, PHOTOS]
The Boilermaker Kids' Run took place Saturday morning, July 11, 2015. It was a great start to the days' events.
Skyline Chili Riggies – Cincinnati-Utica Fusion [VIDEO]
How do you combine the flavor of Cincinnati's Skyline Chili with typical Utica cuisine? You order a few cans of Skyline Chili from Amazon and you invent Skyline Chili Riggies.
Free Movies at Marquee Cinema, New Hartford [VIDEO]
What are you going to do with your kids on those rainy, humid Central New York summer days? We have the answer, at least two days a week.
The Fusion of Utica and Cincinnati “Cuisine”
I was raised in Central New York, but I lived in Cincinnati in the late 90's for about 3 years. I was working in radio, and as most people in the business do, I bounced around a few markets around the US before landing back in Utica to raise a family.
See Troopers Drum and Bugle Corps FREE July 5 [VIDEOS]
Drums Along The Mohawk has announced that one of the top touring drum and bugle corps will be stopping in Rome THIS SUNDAY to spend the day rehearsing.
Leap Second Day – Another Y2K?
Leap Second Day, June 30, 2015. It is only the 26th time it's ever happened.
Hundreds Set On Fire at Rave in Taipei [VIDEO]
WARNING: This video is very graphic and posted as "age restricted" on YouTube.
Yacht Rock – The History of Smooth Music [VIDEO]
Yacht Rock was a Channel 101 short video series and web series created by JD Ryznar 10 years ago. They only produced 12 approximately 5 minute episodes, but they are a truly hilarious look at the "smooth music" of the late 70's and early 90's...
Gems Along The Mohawk – Live Broadcast [PHOTOS, VIDEO]
Summer comes alive today in Herkimer on the Canal! Gems Along The Mohawk has a great bunch of events going on all day today and a big concert and fireworks display tonight.
Rock The Canal This Weekend [VIDEO]
The 3rd Annual Rock The Canal weekend is here! Tucked along the canal in Herkimer is Gems Along The Mohawk, a visitors center with shopping, dining and sightseeing cruises.
5 Things You Should NOT Do At Your Kid’s Graduation
It's that time of year - graduation! Time to wrap up the school year with a BIG assembly that's sure to aggravate a few friends and neighbors. I'm talking about peoples' selfish behaviors. Let's take a look at some things you (and your neighbors) should try to avoid this year.