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Will Sandy Hit Our Area? Red Cross Says Don't Take Chances – Get Prepared

Kristine Bellino — Sat, 27 Oct 2012 18:59:05 +0000

Atlantic City, NJ (WIBX) – New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ordering evacuations of all barrier islands in the state and coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Cape May, New Jersey, including Atlantic City. Christie is not taking any gambles with Sandy, and is ordering all casinos to close by 4:00pm on Sunday, October 28. [...]

Utica's Greatest Snowstorms: A Look Back [PHOTOS]

Gino Geruntino — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 13:48:24 +0000

Well, the leaves are falling, and in Central New York that’s never a good sign of things to come. For a select few of us, snowfall means skiing, snowboarding, hot chocolate and the fun of ice skating. Still for others, it means three months of being sequestered in your home, trapped by a never-ending [...]

You Say 'Pop', I Say 'Soda'

Zach Effrog — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 05:00:39 +0000

You're at a restaurant and you want to order a bubbly, sugary soft drink. What do you say? "I'll have a pop, please." Or, "I'll have a soda, please." Or, play it on the safe side and order a "soda pop." I'll give you the back story to this soft drink conundrum in a moment, but after doing a little bit of research on the topic, a large amount of people say, "pop" not "soda," according to data from the Department of Cartography and Geography East Central University (Oklahoma).

Spring Means Potholes in CNY [Photos]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:34:39 +0000

After a long, cold and snowy Winter, we're finally seeing a little sun and warmer temperatures. The dust is being blown off golf clubs, the yards are getting cleaned up and the bikes are out on the roads. But Spring also means, potholes. Don Peterson took pictures of some of the worst around Central New York. DPW crews are working on fixing the roads that took a beating over the Winter.

Finally – Sunshine on a Saturday in Central NY

Polly Wogg — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 12:22:09 +0000

Kenny Chesney says it best, "Live a Little." Today is the day to do it outdoors. After a long, cold and snowy winter, we're finally getting a Spring weekend. Temps will be in the 60's. Something we haven't felt since last Fall. As I'm typing this, I'm watching a robin collect what it needs to make a nest in our backyard. Spring must be here.

Best Cups of Coffee in the Utica Area – Polly Wogg's Top 5

Polly Wogg — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:51:44 +0000

When we were asked to rate the best cups of coffee in Central New York, I volunteered. I’m a huge a coffee drinker. I usually have a pot or two before most people even start their day. There is nothing like a steaming cup of great coffee, first thing in the morning. And it has to [...]

Polly Wogg's Friday Favors – Utica Rescue Mission

Polly Wogg — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:28:33 +0000

Serving lunch at the Utica Rescue Mission was my first Friday Favor. And it was about so much more than just serving lunch. Both the experience and the rescue mission itself. Chefs were on hand preparing both lunch and dinner. Homemade vegetable soup, chicken and macaroni salad were on the lunch menu. Including cake and [...]

Top 5 Best Places for a First Date in Central New York

Big Frog 104 — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:19:23 +0000

Want to impress that new flame? We’ve selected the top 5 first date locations in our area. Check out our choices then comment below with your top choice! 1-Best Date Spot For Nature Lovers: Trenton Falls Should your first date happen to fall on one of the weekends that Trenton Falls is open to the [...]