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Basically, New York, the entire state, is a bottomless pit of doom and gloom when it comes to our career satisfaction.

But wait...it's August!

Cynthia Nixon, Sex In The City Star and longtime education activist, could be making a run for New York State Governor.

Pet peeve -- it's an odd phrase, given that we love our pets, but despise our peeves.

St. Patrick's Day is coming up shortly... What if we took a tradition from Chicago and dyed our Mohawk River green for the holiday?

Thanks to all who participated in our 'Best Bartender' poll, and congratulations to the top 5 bartenders nominated. The community was not only talking about the bartenders, but also the establishments they represent.

Sure it's November, but doesn't Santa Claus start making his visits around Thanksgiving?

The Mall of America in Minnesota has announced that they will be closed on Thanksgiving this year. Should stores and businesses in Central New York follow their lead, and save holiday shopping for Black Friday and after?

The fall season in Central New York is always incredible. We have some of the best areas to leaf peep all the foliage, but more importantly our apples and pumpkins grow here perfectly. Two of the best pies around the Thanksgiving table are no doubt apple and pumpkin. Which fall flavor is the best? This debate dates back to the days of the pilgrims, and we're on a mission to finally find out. Read

Schools, sports teams, and even some commercial brands have mascots, so let's come up with one for the city of Utica.

Did your kid take that test? One of the most popular, and in some ways controversial, conversations going on at offices, homes, and birthday parties is the NY State Test. Should my child opt out? What does his/her teacher think? These questions and more weigh heavy not only on the parents, but the shoulders of students.

Early this morning a bag was discovered in the break room containing some donuts. This wasn't any ordinary bag. It was a plastic grocery bag. Would you still eat the donuts in such a bag?