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Utica-Rome Metro Voted The 11th Most Miserable City In The Nation For 2012!

Keith James — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:35:14 +0000

Maybe it's the fact that the Utica-Rome Topix anonymous gossiping pages are the most active one in the nation, or maybe it's this nasty weather we're always plagued with, but after a Gallup 'wellbeing' poll, the Business Insider has ranked the Utica-Rome metro area the 11th most miserable city in the nation! Well, look at the bright side... We're not the worst. Yet.

Corn Mazes In The Utica Area

Keith James — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:37:22 +0000

No, they're not crop circles, but as we get ready for the 2012 Halloween season right around the corner, we thought we'd round up all of the goodies that you can go to and maybe even take the little tykes to for a season of fall fun and scares!

The Best Golf Courses in Utica – Polly Wogg's Top 6

Polly Wogg — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:25:43 +0000

August is golf month, so get out on the links. Don't know where to play? Check out my Top 6 Course in Central New York. 1 Atunyote at Turning Stone Atunyote at Turning Stone is not only one of the nicest courses I've ever had the privilege to play on, but it's also [...]

National Prime Rib Day-Matt's Five Favorite Prime Rib Restaurants

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:30:20 +0000

When it comes to prime rib I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur. I don't have it very often–maybe 6 times a year–but when I do I want it juicy, cooked to taste and tender. So on this National Prime Rib day let me point out my top 5 spots for “primo-reebo” 1 Captain John's [...]

The Best St. Patrick's Day Celebrations in Central New York – Our Top 5

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:11:35 +0000

St.Patrick's Day, March 17, is on a Saturday this year, meaning all of our favorite St. Patty's Day destinations will probably be more crowded than usual. Here are a few of our favorite options for that green beer, corned beef and cabbage and shamrocks. YouTube 1 Tipperary Hill Coleman's Tipperary Hill is an [...]

The Best of Central New York

Polly Wogg — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:58:31 +0000

Whether it's where to have your kids birthday party or where to take dad for Father's Day, we've got the best of Central New York listed for you here. Polly Wogg Best Place For Kids Birthday Parties If you're looking for a spot to hold your next kids birthday party, we've got the [...]

Top Central New York Concerts of 2011

Polly Wogg — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:23:32 +0000

A number of great shows have come through our area this past year. But what were the best local concerts of 2011? Rodney Atkins FrogFest Rodney Atkins rocked FrogFest at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in June. He put on one heck of show and made 10 year old Andrew's day ,when he brought [...]

Best Christmas Lights in Utica – Polly's Top 7

Polly Wogg — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:56:53 +0000

Driving around looking at Christmas lights use to be a holiday tradition when we were kids. The displays, from elaborate to simple, just seem to put people in the Christmas spirit. So if you can't get out to see the lights, check out our displays 7 Smith Hill Road Deerfield Smith Hill Road [...]

2011 in Review

Polly Wogg — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:28:30 +0000

2011 is almost over, so we thought we'd look back at what made headlines in Utica, Nashville and around the world. Do you remember these stories? What stuck out in your mind this year? Take a trip down memory lane with our top stories of 2011. CBS/YouTube January Man With the Golden Voice-Ted [...]

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [Videos]

Tad Pole — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:06:36 +0000

Another week off the calendar means we're 7 days closer to Christmas and I'm feeling the pressure of “better get to shopping.” So I'll ignore that chore for awhile longer and compile the Utica – Rome Top 5 songs. Hit the “read more” button to check out the songs and videos you voted your favorites. [...]

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [Videos]

Tad Pole — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:35:43 +0000

Now that family, friends and the turkey are gone, it's time for the Utica - Rome Top 5 songs to come back. You voted three changes to this week's list and a familiar name is back at number 1. Hit the “read more” button to check out the songs and videos you voted your favorites. The next round of voting is now in progress and will run thru Monday December 10. Vote here.

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [Videos]

Tad Pole — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:40:02 +0000

You could call this week's Utica - Rome Top 5 songs, the Top Southern-Rock Tunes. The top 4 could all be labeled country-rock. Number 1 was a run away winner in the voting, but songs 2 thru 5 were separated by just 1 p

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [Videos]

Tad Pole — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:26:02 +0000

The results are in on the latest survey of Utica-Rome's Top 5 Songs and it looks like Blake Shelton's winning streak continues. Fresh off his CMA win for best-male artist, Blake holds down the top spot on this week's Top 5 . Check out the videos for this week's Top 5 and click here to take our new, shorter test of what songs you like the most and the ones you don't like so much. It can be completed over the course of a week, so you can listen to all the songs at once or a few at a time. The voting is open until 10pm, Thursday, November 17. Thanks for helping Big Frog 104 play the songs you want hear.

Best Black Friday Deals in Utica – Polly's Top 7

Polly Wogg — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:15:45 +0000

It's that time of the season many people look forward too all year. Black Friday shopping. Many stores are opening at midnight for the first time this year to keep up with the demand. I'm not much of a Black Friday shopper, but I know a lot of people are. I found this amazing website, bfads.net. that had all the deals this year. So I put together the best deals with links to the ads and where each store is located so you don't get lost. It's a one stop shop before you shop.

Free Meals & Deals For Vets in Utica – Polly's Top 8

Polly Wogg — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:30:01 +0000

Veteran's Day is Friday and a number of restaurants and businesses are doing their part to remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Check out where you can go to get a free meal or deal for Veteran's Day. Scott Olson/Getty Images 1 Applebee's Applebee's is again [...]

Utica Rome's Top 5 Songs

Tad Pole — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:35:37 +0000

A few weeks ago during our weekly music polling for Utica-Rome’s Top 5 Songs, we asked you how to improve our surveys. Your main response was to use fewer songs in the balloting. So that’s what we did. Click here to take our new and shorter test of what songs you like the most and [...]

The Best Halloween Displays in Utica – Polly's Top 10

Polly Wogg — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:29:59 +0000

Halloween isn't just for the children. Parents like to take part too. From dressing up and going to Halloween parties, to decorating their homes. The big kids have just as much fun as the little ones. So we thought we'd highlight some of the best Halloween decorations in the area. 1 I've Lost My Head [...]

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [VIDEOS]

Tad Pole — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:30:16 +0000

This truly is one of my favorite things to do, counting up the ballots after another voting on session on Utica Rome's Top 5 Songs. Each week Big Frog 104 asks you to vote on your favorite new songs. There's 33 son

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [VIDEOS]

Tad Pole — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:43:08 +0000

Balloting has closed on another chapter of Utica Rome's Top 5 Songs. Each week Big Frog 104 asks you to vote on your favorite new songs. There's 33 songs in the test and you can do them all at once or do some and return

Utica – Rome's Top 5 Songs [VIDEOS]

Tad Pole — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:56:03 +0000

Thanks again for all the votes in choosing this week's Top 5 Songs. Each week Big Frog 104 will ask for you to vote on your favorite songs and the ones you don't like so much. There's 33 song sin the test and you can do them all at once or do some and return late