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Chanukah Begins December 8th
December 8, 2012 The holiday season is filled with celebrations, and tonight Chanukah begins for our Jewish friends. The holiday is observed for eight days through December 16th.
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Snowman Scare Prank [VIDEO]
December 5, 2012 Here's a holiday prank with a Snowman! Watch as people casually enter a store while the 'snowman' conveniently looses it's happy holiday sign. Most stop to pick up the sign and put it back. That's when the snowman attacks. Priceless reactions.
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Winter Concert Tonight At Hamilton College
December 4, 2012 Winter weather or not, there's a winter concert scheduled tonight at Hamilton College. The Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra will perform tonight from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Wellin Hall on the Clinton Campus, and admission is $6.00 - $8.00 for non students.
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Worst Traffic Tie-Up: Sangertown Mall or Consumer Square
November 28, 2012 "Tis the season to be jolly". That phrase should be kept in mind when battling traffic at local shopping malls. The aggravation caused by long lines and drivers not obeying signals is most evident at two of the areas busiest shopping centers, Sangertown Mall and Consumers Square, both located off Commercial Drive in New Hartford.
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A Great Gift Idea – A Local Christmas Tree Ornament
November 27, 2012 If you're looking for an unusual gift with an historic connection to the Utica-Rome area, consider a Christmas Tree ornament from the Landmarks Society Of Greater Utica.
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Gangnam Style Christmas Lights Display [VIDEO]
November 27, 2012 Gangnam Style is not only the most watched video on YouTube, its also a fad. People are using the song for their holiday light displays. First it was used at Halloween. A home in Schuyler even jumped on the Gangnam Style bandwagon with their lights display. Now its Christmas, Gangham Style. Check out the cool display.
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Secret Santa Gift Ideas Under $10
November 26, 2012 At Big Frog 104, many of us participate in a "Secret Santa" gift exchange with co-workers during the holidays. In many cases, when you you join in a workplace gift exchange, there's a $10 or $15 limit so you don't go broke. So, what are some gift ideas for that colleague? (Re-gifting may be a bit tacky on this, especially if you recycle that fruit cake your Aunt Jenny gave you),
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U.S. Post Office “Letters From Santa” Program Returns
November 26, 2012 It's that time of year when the kids begin to write Santa Claus with their Christmas wish list. Getting a response can be problematic given the Jolly Old Elf's busy schedule but the U.S. Postal Service is expediting the process with their "Letters From Santa" program. Here is what to do.
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Cyber Monday Do’s & Don’ts
November 26, 2012 Cyber Monday is here and ranks as the heaviest shopping day of the season. Even more shoppers are expected to shop online year and although a record 85 percent of retailers will offer special sales today, it’s best to buy from a retailer you know and trust.
The Better Business Bureau recommends the follow 'Do’s and Don’ts' for shopping online this holiday season to help fight unscrupulous online retailers, scammers and hackers and help you shop in peace:
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Best Cyber Monday Deals
November 26, 2012 If you avoided Black Friday shopping like the plague, today is your day to get all the deals without the crowds and long lines. It's Cyber Monday. Here's some of the best deals from Macy's, Sears, Walmart, and others from cbsnews.com.
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Clinton Shoppers’ Stroll And Parade Today
November 23, 2012 One of our favorite traditions in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household on the Friday after Thanksgiving is the Clinton Shoppers Stroll. This year, the village of Clinton has scheduled events throughout the weekend.
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Why Do They Call It Black Friday?
November 23, 2012 By now, we're all used to the phrase "Black Friday", as the day after Thanksgiving and the official start of the Christmas shopping season. In most cases, it's the busiest shopping day of the year. But, how did the name come about?