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Mayfaire On The Green This Weekend In Holland Patent

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:10:12 +0000

If you’re looking for something different to do this weekend, head to Holland Patent. The third annual “Mayfaire On The Green” will be held this Saturday and Sunday. Travel back to the days or yore with the flavor of Medieval England. Here’s what it’s all about according to their website: May 11 and 12 at [...]

Spring Cleaning Made Easy

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:10:24 +0000

Now the we’re well into spring, I’m sure you’re well into your spring cleaning. The weather hasn’t cooperated much with our outdoor cleaning chores, so here are some tips on making your indoor spring cleaning easier. It’s all about being organized, so you don’t feel overwhelmed. Here are a few common-sense suggestions from sheknows.com: “Have [...]

Snow In April – Did The Farmer's Almanac Get It Right?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:05:03 +0000

There’s one thing that we can all agree on, spring is sure taking its time arriving here in central New York. Snow this weekend? You heard right, but did the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” get it right? Let’s take a look at the “Old Farmer’s Almanac” forecast for our region for mid April. According to the [...]

Energy Saving Tips While Spring Cleaning

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:10:34 +0000

We all think about spring cleaning this time of year, but maybe we don’t often think about spring energy saving. Saving energy can translate into saving dollars. Here are some energy and money saving tips. Here are some simple things you can do to save energy dollars, according to nationalgrid.com: 1. Consider attic insulation (even [...]

Spring Will Be Here In 10 Days (3/26/13) [AUDIO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:39:56 +0000

10 Days to spring! And that’s not some groundhog prediction either. It comes straight from climatoligist, Jessica Rennells with NOAA’s Regional Climate Center at Cornell University. Jessica says last years’ “above normal temperatures” coupled with this years’ slightly “below normal temps” makes it seem like winter is lingering. Jessica says while the temperatures have been [...]

Groundhog's Handler Takes The Rap

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:19:55 +0000

We all know that the groundhog predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day last month, so what happened? Now, there have been those who want to prosecute Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog for getting it wrong, but at the last minute, his handler stepped in to take the rap.

Spring Has Sprung

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:10:47 +0000

Spring arrived early this morning, and can’t you just feel that spring is in the air? Well, as we all know, when you live in central New York the seasons and the calendar don’t always line up weather-wise. According to “The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2013″, today the vernal equinox occurs. So what is the vernal [...]

It's St. Joseph's Day And The Swallows Return To Capistrano Today

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:10:18 +0000

While St. Patrick’s Day gets more attention, today, March 19th, is St. Joseph’s Day. In observance of the feast day, it’s customary to wear red. And today, the swallows return to Capistrano, a natural occurrence that takes place every year on March 19th. So, what is exactly is happening here? According to sanjuancapistrano.net/swallows: “The miracle [...]

What A Difference! March 18, 2012-March 18 2013

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:18:25 +0000

Upstate New Yorkers know that a calendar is pretty useless this time of year when it comes to predicting the weather. Although spring is officially set to arrive on Wednesday all the latest weather models show no signs of any warmup soon. But how about last March, do you remember how spring arrived in 2012? Just look at the stats.

Bonomo's Dairy Creme Opens in Kirkland, More Signs Spring is Near

Tad Pole — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:29:46 +0000

Most of us are trying to find signs that spring is near. Polly Wogg had the grill going this past weekend and Matt in the Morning is seeing robins. Now add to the list, Bonomo's Dairy Creme opening in Kirkland.

Grilling – Another Sign Spring is on the Way

Polly Wogg — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:37:46 +0000

Spring is around the corner. We had a taste of the warmer weather this weekend, with temperatures in the 40′s, reaching 50 in some places. Did you get outside to enjoy it? Warmer weather isn’t the only sign Spring is on the way. Not only did we take part in the St Patrick’s Day parade [...]

Signs That Spring Is Right Around the Corner

Matt Herkimer — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:09:12 +0000

Spring will officially arrive on March 20 but we are already seeing those first signs of the changing season. Crocuses sticking out of the snow, robins returning to snow free backyards, geese flying north and, as I like to joke, grandparents and retirees returning from Florida. There are some other less familiar signs that spring is near.

It's Groundhog Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 12:43:44 +0000

Today is February 2nd, Groundhog Day, and we get the most accurate weather prediction for the rest of the season from the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. Earlier this morning, Phil made his way out of his little home in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania and now the results. According to groundhog.org: “And so ye faithful, there is no shadow [...]

It's Staying Lighter, Longer

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:10:25 +0000

Here’s something that may make you see winter in a brighter light. The days are staying lighter, longer. Although it’s very gradual, let’s compare where we’ve come since the Winter Solstice, and first day of winter on December 21, 2012. December 21st is the shortest day of the year. On that day last month, according [...]

It's May Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:10:26 +0000

Happy May 1st, also known as May Day. About the only thing I can recall about May Day is people dancing around the May Pole. Why do they do that? According to Wikipedia, here’s a look at May Day traditions: “The earliest May Day celebrations appeared in pre-Christian times, with the festival of Flora, the [...]

The Mowing Olympics Have Begun

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:10:17 +0000

With the warmest March on record to kick off spring, have you noticed how green (and how long) the grass is in your backyard in April? I mowed my lawn last week for the first time of the season, and I would have to say that's the earliest I've ever mowed it. Usually, I don't mow the lawn until the first of May, but not this year.

Spring Blooms in Utica-Rome [PHOTOS]

Tad Pole — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:53:31 +0000

Flowers and blooms are like singers, they seem to appear overnight, but we all know they have been in the works for some time. Yesterday's 85+ temperatures seems to have a lot of the blooms blooming. To me this always signifies spring has truly arrived. Check out some photos from around the swamp. What signifies spring is finally here to you?

Free Fruit Tree And Shrub Pruning Class Sunday

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:10:54 +0000

At the Greg “Splashin’” McShea household, we’re always outside weeding, pruning, mowing and planting. If you enjoy gardening, here’s something you may be interested in. Here are the details from our sister station, WIBX: “The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County and North Star Orchards, in Westmoreland, are hosting a free fruit tree and shrub [...]

Spring Has Arrived

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:10:22 +0000

By the book, the vernal equinox arrived today at 1:14 a.m., marking the official beginning of spring. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac 2012, this is the earliest that the vernal equinox has occurred in 116 years. So let’s get a little background on what takes place during an equinox, courtesy of www.alamanac.com: “The word [...]

The Warm Winter of 2012 Continues

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 10:00:20 +0000

Spring doesn't officially arrive until Tuesday but with the National Weather Service (NOAA) calling for temperatures in the 70's today and for most of the upcoming week it seems like we have skipped that season entirely and jumped right into summer. The winter of 2011-12 has seen above normal temperatures and below normal snowfall but the recent warm spell has been exceptional. The average temp for today, March 18?