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
Legoland Plans Presented to Goshen Town Board
On Tuesday, June 14, 2016, Merlin Entertainments PLC presented plans for the world's largest Legoland to the Goshen Town Board. The park would be right off Route 17, about 3 hours from the Utica area.
Video of Hardcore Parkour at Abandoned Charlestown Mall
This MAY be better than "The Office" episode where they attempt some Parkour moves. We've seen videos of the abandoned Charlestown Factory Outlet Mall before, but this one features a daredevil performing some incredible stunts at the site.
Setup for The World’s Largest Yard Sale
It's Yard Sale time. The World's Largest Yard Sale that is! The Herkimer County Fairgrounds
How Central New Yorkers Pack A Camp Box
Central New Yorkers know that camping season can be limited. It could be the perfect weekend for camping, or it can be miserable.
Legoland Coming to Upstate New York [PHOTOS]
You've heard about all the usual Upstate New York theme parks - Darien Lake, Great Escape, Enchanted Forest Water Safari. You've even heard about the big ones in Orlando - Disney and Universal Orlando. But it looks like a new mega theme park, water park and resort hotel may be coming to Upstate...or Downstate depending on how you look at it.
Best Mini Golf in Central New York
Mini Golf is a great family activity! It can be challenging for the little ones, but it's almost always a lot of fun. It seems like there used to be a lot more mini golf courses in the area. Weather and all kinds of other activities might have hurt business locally...
Free Kids 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.
Graffiti, New Comets Logo, Or Construction Project? [PHOTOS]
Not to sound negative about our area, but when the Comets Logo was painted under the Burrstone Road bridge on the Arterial people were placing bets on how long it would last before getting "tagged". Long time residents of the Mohawk Valley know that location has always been a prime target for graffiti...
Drive Back In Time To Central New York Drive-Ins
Drive-In movies - they bring back a lot of summertime memories.
What Happened To The “Good Old” Utica Festivals?
Bring back the outdoor events that make Utica great!
Take A Load Off, Fanny
It's like a music nerd's version of "Who's On First" -
A - "Who sings the song 'Take A Load Off, Fanny'?"
C - "The Band"
A - "Yes, who's the band?"
C - "That's right."
A - "No! Who's the band that sings 'Take A Load Off, Fanny'...
Scenes From The Toy Train Show at Utica’s Union Station [PHOTOS]
It was great to see all the exhibits and vendors at Utica's Union Station on Sunday. Here's at look at the many train layouts on display at the Toy Train Collectors Society's 36th Annual Toy Train Show.