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
CJ Dabbles in Craft Beer with Brother-In-Law Brewing [PHOTOS]
I've wanted to try home brewing for quite some time, and it looks like 2016 is the year it happens! One of my brothers-in-law got the 4 of us everything we need. We're going to turn it into a regular excuse to hang out and drink some craft beers while we wait for our brew to be ready...
Model Train Show Back at Utica’s Union Station
Every year, I can't wait to take my kids to the model train show at Union Station. And every year, I find out about the show AFTER it's over! So this year, we've got the scoop about the show.
36th Annual Toy Train Show
Sunday, January 17, 2016 - 9:30am-3pm
Union Station, Main Street in Utica
Adults: $5 | Children 5-12: $2 | Children 4 and under: Free
Presented by the Toy Train Collector's Socie
Watch Train Switching at Utica Club Brewery [VIDEO]
It really is incredible to look at the tracks in the streets around the FX Matt Brewery in West Utica. Ever wondered how a train can even get through and make a delivery/pickup in the brewery? This video shows you exactly what it's like...
New York Flyers – Own A Piece of CNY Music History
The classic bands of the 70's and 80's in Central New York can still be found...on ebay.
You might remember huge local bands "back in the day" like 805, Alecstar and New York Flyers. They have had a few scattered reunion gigs. But it's really cool when you can still find this stuff for sale, and fetching some decent prices...
Adorable Kids Practice For Christmas Concert [VIDEO]
We were invited to Mrs. Cardillo's Kindergarten class at Sauquoit Valley Elementary school to see the kids get ready for their Christmas Concert.
It's always so exciting to see kids at this age sing with the excitement of the season! H...
Christmas Caroling in Central New York [VIDEO]
We joined up with some Sauquoit Valley residents who decided to do some good old fashioned Christmas Caroling. There may not be any snow, but it sure was cold out! Listen to them bring some Christmas cheer to the neighborhood!
They really brought a lot of joy to the neighborhood as they surprised people going about their Saturday morning routine...
Most Underrated Bars in the Utica Area
We're not talking about the flashy, hyped up popular bars in Utica and the surrounding towns. We're focusing on the dive bars, the small, hidden neighborhood bars, the bars that time forgot. Some of these fine adult beverage establishments have been around for a long time and have quite a bit of history...
Mac Sabbath Coming To Syracuse [VIDEO]
The perfect combination of classic heavy metal and fast food is coming to Lost Horizon in Syracuse!
Mac Sabbath is a California-based parody band that formed in 2014. They bring hilarious McDonald's inspired lyrics (and costumes!) to some pretty faithful recreations of Black Sabbath's music...
Award Winning Gingerbread House
Every year, our family has a Gingerbread House Day at a different relative's house. This "friendly competition" has evolved into a pretty intense design process to try to out-do last year's sweet creations. This year, one out-of-town relative submitted an early entry...
Utica Theatre Group Performing Music of ELO [VIDEO]
A local theatre group - M. Proctor Theatre Guild will be performing the musical version of Xanadu, based on the 1980 movie that starred Olivia Newton-John and featured a lot of incredible songs from Electric Light Orchestra.
Honor a Central New York Veteran With a Donation to Townsquare Cares
At 96.1 The Eagle, we want to say a very sincere thank you to our Veterans and enlisted men and women from Central New York who sacrifice so much for all of us.
Brewery Ommegang Coming To Syracuse Beer Fest
Brewery Ommegang will be at Syracuse Beer Fest this Saturday with some of their fine beverages for us to sample. Over the summer, we had a representative from the Brewery stop by the station on their tour of Central New York to introduce us to a couple new brews. Of course, we were very glad to sample these fine craft beers.