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
Give Blood – Central New York Needs You
In times of disaster, The American Red Cross provides one of the most important things - blood. And once again, they're looking for your help to maintain a healthy supply of this life giving substance.
Broadway Theatre League of Utica Shows How Much They Care
Do you love seeing Broadway shows? Do you love that you can get the best of Broadway right here at the Stanley Theater in Utica? Thanks to the Broadway Theatre League of Utica, you can keep feeding your hunger for musicals.
House lights down...
Chadwicks Water Park Open For The Season
Donovan Park Splash Pad is open! Central New Yorker parents know what a "cool" place this is to hang out for just a couple bucks.
The Splash Pad is located at Donovan Park on Elm Street in Chadwicks, just off the Chadwicks exit on Route 8...
Secret Spot To Watch Fireworks in New Hartford
We've seen the lists of fireworks scheduled in Central New York towns on the 4th of July. But where are the "unofficial" places you can watch a killer display?
Flooding and Hail in Utica – 6/28/16
Some harrowing scenes in this video - submerged vehicles and marble sized hail on the streets of Downtown and West Utica.
MWPAI Arts Festival Is This Week
It's time once again for the MWPAI Arts Festival!
Free Summer Movies Are Back at Marquee Cinema, New Hartford
The free summer movie series at Marquee Cinema is back! That's right - it's completely free admission with two movies to choose from each Tuesday and Wednesday at 9:30am from June 28th through August 17th.
June 28 & 29 - Home / Paul Blart 2
July 5 & 6 - Turbo / Paddington
July 12 & 13 - Pan / Hotel Transylvania 2
July 19 & 20 - Penguins of Madagascar / Goosebumps
July 26 &
See Progress On The Utica North-South Arterial Project
There have been a lot of changes to the roads around the North-South Arterial Project. You may have noticed a couple new roads open in addition to more closures as they finish up the bridge.
Have you driven through here recently? Or eve...
The Sanctuary – Coming Soon to Utica’s Varick Neighborhood
If you've been to Varick Street lately, you've seen a new construction project - The Sanctuary. Looks like a very cool new place - transforming an old Church into a new restaurant and bar.
What’s Biting in Central New York – TICKS
We had a mild winter in Central New York. And while most people would agree that's a good thing, it's a bad thing when it comes to ticks. Apparently the lack of a good long freeze means the ticks are around more than ever. And they're biting...
Father’s Day Gift Idea – Drums Along The Mohawk Tickets
Does dear old Dad love the sound of drum and bugle corps? Is he a fan of fantastic half-time shows filled with flashing brass and precision drums? Then get Dad tickets to this summer's Drums Along The Mohawk show in Rome.
Drum Corps International's 2016 Summer Tour is scheduled to hit Rome Free Academy Stadium on Sunday, August 7...
Relay For Life of Rome Teams Up With Insane Inflatable 5K
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Rome is partnering with the Insane Inflatable 5K! The next II5K is coming to Griffiss International Airport in Rome on July 16th, and just by joining this year's run you can help the Relay For Life of Rome.