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
CNY Back To School Driving Safety Tips
School is back in session in Central New York on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Whether you have kids or not, it's a good time of year to remember all those safe driving tips you learned in Driver's Ed.
Lay’s “Passport To Flavor” New Chip Flavors in Utica
Lay's Potato Chips has released some new "international" flavors of the Kettle Cooked chips and we've been seeing them in local stores.
Last HoJo in America is in Upstate New York
Do you remember seeing the famous orange roof in every city across the country on your family vacation? Howard Johnson's are mostly all gone now. The "second to last" Howard Johnson restaurant in Bangor, ME is set to close in September. That leaves just one HoJo in America.
Vacation Rental in Utica
What do you do when you have friends or family coming to town? Don't have room at your house, but don't want to stick them in a hotel?
Harley Davidson Rally Planned for Utica
Big news for Harley fans! Utica, NY will be the host city for the 2017 Harley Owners Group Eastern Regional Rally. It is early in the planning stage, but we've learned that the Radisson in downtown Utica will be the main hotel for the convention, July 13-15, 2017...
Camping In New York City – HOW MUCH?
The price of camping has certainly gone up over the years, but how much does it cost for a night of camping? Factor in the cost of campsite rental, food, firewood, etc, and it's still much less expensive than most hotels. At least until now.
Sweet Frog and The American Cancer Society Give You Something Sweet
On Monday, August 15, 2016, Sweet Frog is saying "Hoppy Birthday" to their lovable character, Scoop. And they're giving the savings to you! Book your Sweet Frog birthday party during Scoop's birthday, and you'll get 25% off your party package...
Masonic Wings & Wheels Cruise-In Postponed
The Masonic Care Community's annual Wings & Wheels Cruise-In scheduled for Saturday, August 13th has been postponed. The weather forecast for the weekend looks a little wicked, so they've rescheduled the event for Saturday, August 20th - gates open at 9:30, cruise-in from 11 to 3.
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Classic Car Cruise-Ins in Central New York
Summer and car cruise-ins go together like pizza and wings. And we have lots of great car shows in Central New York. There are still weekly cruise-ins at St. John's Church in Rome on Fridays. There's also another big show coming to the Masonic Car Campus - Saturday, August 13, 2016 - The Wings & Wheels Cruise-In. ...
Exclusive Photos from Drums Along The Mohawk 2016
It was a perfect night for music in Rome - Sunday, August 7, 2016. The annual Drums Along The Mohawk drum and bugle corps competition brought out a very enthusiastic crowd.
Drums Along The Mohawk is a part of Drum Corps International's annual touring competition...
Huge Car Cruise-In at Preswick Glen – Wednesday Night
This is it - the night car cruisers dream about. Time for the classic and vintage cars to return to Preswick Glen in New Hartford: Wednesday, August 3 from 6-8pm. And it looks like the weather's going to cooperate.
Thoroughly Modern Millie at Rome Capitol
Live, local theatre is back at Rome Capitol Theatre this weekend. The Summerstage production of the musical-comedy "Thoroughly Modern Millie" will take place Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6, 2016 at 7:30 each night.
According to Rome Capitol's website:
Set in New York City in 1922, Thoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas who comes to New York in sear