June 11, 2012 One of the most worthwhile events of the "Frog Days Of Summer" is the New York Special Olympic Games, this year held in Buffalo. This morning, Utica began the festivities with the lighting of the Special Olympic Torch.
June 6, 2012 I love reading books, and my favorite author is Ray Bradbury. Many of our vacations during the "Frog Days Of Summer" include a paperback of short stories by Bradbury. Today, he died at the age of 91.
June 5, 2012 Local law enforcement officials continue to urge you to click that seat belt, and drive safely during the "Frog Days of Summer". Over the weekend, a number of drivers were ticketed for not wearing their seat belts.
June 1, 2012 June is busting out all over, as the song goes. As we begin June (already, can you believe it?), let's take a look at some of the local events coming our way this month.
May 31, 2012 The Boilermaker on July 8th is one of the high points of the "Frog Days of Summer". This year's first-ever slot transfers have been active. The 15k and 5k race slots sold out fast so this year, that runners were allowed to transfer their slots if they decided not to run.
May 30, 2012 It's picnic and backyard barbecue time, and the bugs are hungry...for you! Now research recommends that you keep electric bug zappers away for your food. Even though we haven't yet officially begun the "Frog Days of Summer", after Memorial Day Weekend, it's the summer season.
May 24, 2012 Another signature event of central New York during the "Frog Days Of Summer" is Rome's "Honor America Days". A new theme has been announced for this year: "Salute to the Seventies".
May 24, 2012 One of the sure signs of the "Frog Days Of Summer" is Saranac Thursdays, held weekly in the parking lot at the F.X. Brewery on Court Street in Utica. Tonight is the first Saranac Thursday of the season with live music by Dashboard Nixon, a central New York favorite.
May 16, 2012 The "Frog Days of Summer" must be fast approaching, as one of the signature events of the season is coming up at the Utica Zoo next month.
May 3, 2012 Events are heating up for the "Frog Days of Summer", and this year's Syracuse Nationals Car Show has everything from classic cars to "Dukes of Hazzard" TV cast members.
September 15, 2011 You may have some vacation time left and might be planning a trip during these remaining Frog Days of Summer. If you're a traveler, you may be interested in the top 10 items that people steal (not you or me, certainly) from their hotel rooms.
September 13, 2011 As we count down the remaining Frog Days of Summer, we can look forward to autumn colors. Even many of the snowbirds who go to Florida for the winter come back up to central New York for fall foliage viewing.
