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Watch Apple Cider Being Made at the Best Cider Mills in the Utica Area [VIDEOS]

Eric Meier — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:44:47 +0000

Now that autumn is here every roadside stand, farmers market and grocery store has apple cider for sale. But where can you go to see the cider pressed and bottled on site? We've channeled our inner-Johhny Appleseed to find the best cider mills in Central New York. And trust us, they're all worth the drive. [...]

Salt City Autumn Antique Show at State Fair Grounds in Syracuse – October 20 & 21

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:10:30 +0000

Into antiques and collectibles? Then you'll want to attend the Salt City Autumn Antiques Show

, Saturday, October 20th and Sunday October 21st at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. I know this show very well, so I can say with confidence that this is an excellent antiques event and one you don't want to miss.

Utica Releases Leaf Collection Schedule

Jim Rondenelli — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 13:40:56 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) – The City of Utica has released its fall green waste collection schedule. Residents can rake their leaves to the curb to be picked up loose by the Department of Public Works through November 9th. Leaves in plastic bags will NOT be collected. Residents can also deliver leaves and green waste directly [...]

What To Look For In A Leaf Blower

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:10:54 +0000

If you're one of those high-tech households, you probably already own a leaf blower. At the Greg "Splashin'" McShea estate, we rake leaves the old-fashioned way, by bamboo rake. Raking leaves is the gift that keeps on giving. You rake the leaves into the road on Tuesday, and they blow back onto your front lawn on Wednesday. So, if you've had it and are ready to buy a leaf blower, there are some things you should think about before buying one.

Checking Out the Fall Foliage Report

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 16:09:03 +0000

If you are a "leaf peeper" this is the time of year you live for. The changing colors of the leaves around upstate New York is a thing of beauty and only observable for a few short weeks every autumn. This weekend my wife and I drove up Route 28 to Inlet and the colors were at peak and magnificent. If you plan to do some "leaf peeping" this might come in handy.

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!

Pumpkin Patches and Farms in Utica and Syracuse

Eric Meier — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:28:03 +0000

Ready to give your yard a festive fall look? The first stop should be at an area Pumpkin Patch. With the skills of Linus tracking down the Great Pumpkin, we went searching for the best pumpkin patches and farms in Central New York. Critz Farm Cazenovia Critz Farm is a tradition in Madison [...]

Haunted Houses In Utica – Halloween 2012

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:42:38 +0000

When it comes to Halloween, nothing beats the soul-crippling horror of a good haunted house. For some, it’s the thought of a monster creeping in the depths. For others, they find joy within the fear of seeing what’s lurking around every corner. And, for some of us, it’s the near-coronary we get from knowing that [...]

Fall Foliage Nearing Peak in North Country

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:43:45 +0000

This being our first October weekend means that the "leaf peepers" will be out in full force checking out natures great fall foliage show. According to iloveny.com most parts of the north country are experiencing near or at peak conditions. The show is always better when the sun shines so let's check in with NOAA for a look at the upcoming few days.

Leaf Blowing Done Right

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:10:06 +0000

In another few weekends, my neighborhood will be filled with the roar of leaf blowers. As for me, I am a hands-on rake-the-leaves by hand guy. For my money, those bamboo rakes do just fine until you get them caught in a fence and the ends start breaking off (a minor inconvenience for the price).

The 5 Best Routes To See The Leaves Change In New York State

Eric Meier — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Autumn means cool, crisp air and the annual explosion of color on the landscapes of Upstate New York as the leaves change from verdant to vibrant with reds, oranges and yellows replacing the green of summer. Short drives within a few hours of Utica will yield some amazing panoramas of color thanks to Mother Nature. [...]

Jimmy Buffett on the Mend [Video]

Polly Wogg — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:42:03 +0000

Jimmy Buffett appreciates the support he’s received from fans all over the world since falling off stage in Sydney Australia. He was taken to the hospital and has since been release, but was forced to cancel his New Zealand show over the weekend. He apologizes to his fan in Auckland and promises to be back [...]

How NOT To Clean Snow From Your Roof

Polly Wogg — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:46:59 +0000

If you’re planning to clear snow from the roof this weekend, learn from someone else’s mistake

Piano Fail

Polly Wogg — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:54:57 +0000

If you have to move something big and expensive maybe you should leave it to the professionals. It would cost you a lot less to pay them to move it then have to replace it. Just ask this guy...