Utica NY

It happens every year. It's all part of the Spring Thaw and April Showers. It's going to be a lot worse tonight when I go home with all this rain today. It might be going over the road.

Cafe Del Buono is definitely one of my top places to dine at. I love the calamari with the hot peppers and 2 dipping sauces. Actually if we go there for lunch I will usually have that. The only time I wouldn't is on a Monday. I would order the Prime Rib sandwich. OK I'll be honest. I order both. That's awesome.

It's been a long time since I have visited the Oneida County Historical Society. I'm talking a long time. So, I decided to stop in recently when I saw the "Museum Open" sign on the front steps of the historical society.

Last week, I shared with you a few book recommendations for those who want to read about the history of the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. This week, I want to share a few more book recommendations.

The Rakhine community of Utica held a traditional Water Festival called Thingyan at Hanna Park. Many came out to enjoy the singing, dancing, food, and of course, the water.

One sure sign of summer in central New York is the arrival of the Munson-Williams- Proctor Arts Institute's Arts Festival, and it's going on now. There are many interesting paintings and photographs in the freee sidewalk art show. My son had a painting in the show a few years ago, and it's fun to see other local artists' and photographers' work on display.

You've heard us talk about the "Utica Big Bang 2014" on Oldiez 96.1, where one lucky listener will get the chance to initiate the demolition of the Fay Street Warehouse by the Arterial on February 9th! We'll be picking a winner on February 3rd. So, watch this video of greatest blow ups!

Because of hard economic times, taking a vacation can seem impossible. Or, if you do take a vacation, everything costs so much money. So, what are you to do? Whether you are staying in the Utica area or planning on taking a trip to Utica, here are a few things you can do in the city that won't cost you anything (except maybe a tank of gas).

I consider myself sort of a hummus connoisseur. Anytime a restaurant offers hummus on the menu, I have to order it. Being a vegan, it is a staple in my diet. I tend to make hummus at my house a lot. But, for those days I just don't feel like making my own hummus, I turn to a few places in Utica that make great hummus. So, here's a list of the best places in Utica to get hummus, in my opinion. Even

A simple Google search of 'Bass Pro Shop Grand Opening' comes up with keyword results like 'Capacity Crowds' and 'Long Lines' wherever it opens.  The North Utica Bass Pro Shop has scheduled a grand opening for Wednesday, October 9th at 6 p...

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