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
A Store That Rents Videos In New Hartford?
So what do you do when your internet connection or cable is down and you just have to watch a movie? And what do you do when it's raining or snowing and you just don't feel like standing outside at one of those Redbox machines?
Woodland Farm Brewery Introduces Barrel-Aged Beers
Woodland Farm Brewery of Utica is introducing a limited release of barrel-aged beers at a special event. And it features a very unique regional approach.
Meet a New York Yankee in Central New York
New York Yankees' Gary Sanchez will be making an appearance in Central New York this fall.
Odd Squad Live at The Stanley
Odd Squad LIVE! is coming to the Stanley, Thursday October 20th. If you haven't heard of it, it's a kid's show on PBS. It follows the adventures of Odd Squad "agents" who investigate all things odd.
Witch Way is the 5k?
There's another fun run coming up, just in time for Halloween! The 3rd annual "Witch Way is the 5k?" is Sunday morning, October 23rd, kicking off from the Town of Paris Park.
West Utica’s Last Public Market of the Year
Fresh fruits and veggies unfortunately have a short season in Central New York. But thanks to the many public markets and farmer's markets throughout the area, you can still make these foods a part of your meals.
Make Your Own Utica Pusties
Of all the signature Utica foods, "pusties" are definitely the sweetest! We have some of the best pastry shops in the area and most of them serve up their version of the "pasticciotti", but what if you wanted to make your own at home?
Utica Greens Recipe From An “Outsider”
We stumbled across this great recipe for Utica Greens. But it turns out this guy doesn't even live here! It looks like he might actually be from the area originally. Either way, he's giving love for our Utica Greens from afar.
Utica’s Fire Prevention Week – Don’t Wait, Check The Date
Fire Prevention week is October 9-15, 2016 and the Utica Fire Department wants to drive the point home:
Don't Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years
John Mellencamp and Central New York’s Smallest Towns
John Mellencamp is coming to The Stanley Theatre on October 12, 2016. It's not the first time he's been to the area, but it got us thinking about which Central New York towns could be added to the lyrics when he sings "Small Town".
Watch Train Pulling Into Utica Club Brewery
Have you ever been on Schuyler Street in Utica when a train is heading INTO the brewery? It's quite a sight, and can be a little scary to watch.
C’mon In And Push Me Around
Do you remember this lovable shopping cart? Do you remember the commercials? The animated yellow cart used to say "C'mon in and push me around". We're talking about the Utica based super-market chain - Chicago Market. You can still see the faded logo on the Salvation Army building in Utica on the corner of Columbia and Cornelia Streets.