Greg Splashin' McShea

The second leg of the "Triple Crown" of horse racing is Saturday, when the 138th Preakness Stakes takes place at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. Before "they're off", a special concert will take place today in Pimlico's infield featuring country performers Rodney Atkins (former FrogFest headliner) and Rachel Farley.

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If you're parents of college students, you may be moving them out of the dorm at the end of the spring semester in the next couple of weekends. I've done the drill many times, and there are two things that always seem to happen: 1. you can't find a parking place closer than 300 yards from the dorm and 2. the dorm elevator is out of service. Here are some helpful suggestions to share with your student before you get there.

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Now that we've got your attention, as a former F.X. Matt Brewery tour guide, I always like to share brews news with you. And, to celebrate the brewery's 125th anniversary, Saranac is giving consumers a "free beer" in its select packages. Check out the details.

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As I've said before, I'm not much of a golfer, but many of you are. If you're in a weekly golf league, you probably want to keep improving your game. Here's a free putting lesson from a recognized "Top Teacher" by both "Golf Digest" and "Golf Magazine".

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Coming up this Saturday, a great community-wide event takes place at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse..."The Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure".

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'Tis the grilling and barbecue season, and our "Greg's Grill" recipes reasearchers have found another great instructional video. Remember the old rule: Grilling (hot dogs, hamburgers, steaks, etc...) hot and fast, barbecuing (ribs, chicken, beef tenderloin roasts...etc), slow and low.

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If you like those older classic films, then head to the Utica Public Library tonight for a free movie! Check out the details.

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At Big Frog 104, we like to share information about local events presented by  great local organizations. This Friday, Abraham House of Utica presents "Singing Sensations" talent show at the Utica campus of MVCC. Here are the details.

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May is "National Hamburger Month", and what better time than now with our gas grills fired up for the season. As a kid, I always liked hamburgers better than hot dogs, but now as an adult, I prefer hot dogs (nothing's better at a ballgame).

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One of the pioneers of TV journalism, Barbara Walters is reportedly set to retire in 2014. If you're a baby boomer or older, you may remember Barbara Walters groundbreaking role as the first female co-host of the "Today Show" on NBC with Hugh Downs back in the 1960s.

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Like the title of Easton Corbin's new song, when you travel, you'll find that gas prices are "All Over The Road". Last week, my wife and I drove down to Washington D.C., and that meant going through New York state, Pennsylvania, Maryland and into D.C., and gas prices were like a roller coaster.

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May means weddings coming up, and June brides will be strolling down the aisle next month. Now, according to a new survey, the average cost of a wedding is: $28,427. The survey assembled a list of possible costs.

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