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Pudding Shots UPDATED

Tad Pole — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 20:00:57 +0000

Move over jello shots, here comes pudding shots. If your backyard Labor Day party usually includes the customary jello mixture, add a twist this year with it's flavorful cousin, pudding. Polly Wogg and I discovered these at a Heron Creek golf outing, so we refer to them as Heron Creek Pudding Shots. Read more for a couple of recipes.

Watch Hurricane Isaac on Live Webcams, See Photos

Polly Wogg — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:32:23 +0000

You don't have to be in the south to watch Hurricane Isaac roll in. There is a website with several live webcams set up in New Orleans, you can watch on.

Southern Louisiana is being slammed by high winds and torrential rain as

Rosie O'Donnell Marries in Private Ceremony

Polly Wogg — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 17:57:14 +0000

Rosie O’Donnell is a married woman. She and her girlfriend Michelle Rounds, tied the knot in a private ceremony back in June. Rosie broke the news on her blog. “we married in private before her [Michelle's] surgery just the 2 of us when we r both well enough will have the wedding of r dreams [...]

Papa Roach Cancels Tonight's New York State Fair Show, Other Groups to Play Longer Sets

Zach Effrog — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:37:37 +0000

Tonight’s Papa Roach show at the Great New York State Fair’s Grandstand has been cancelled. However, the other performers, Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, and Adelitas Way, will play extended sets, according to a press release from NYS Fair News. The press release says lead singer Jacoby Shaddix has a “nodule on his left vocal cord” and [...]

The First Man on the Moon Neil Armstrong Dies

Polly Wogg — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 20:30:34 +0000

Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon has died. He was 82.

According to USA Today, Armstrong had undergone heart surgery Aug. 8, three days after his 82nd birthday. His family said Armstrong passed away from post-surgery complications.

Chilipalooza Complete Music Lineup Announced

Tad Pole — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 12:08:34 +0000

The complete musical lineup for our second annual Chilipalooza event has been announced. Panama, A Van Halen Tribute band was announced earlier today. Check out two more great Central New York acts that will be part of the show.

Who Should Play Mr. Fifty Shades of Grey in the Movie?

Polly Wogg — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 12:13:37 +0000

With the success of the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy, there's talk of making the books into a movie. So who should play the mysterious, sexy Mr. Grey?

Fans of the books are pushing for Matt Bomer to star as the infamous Christian Grey. One fan even went so far as to create an Entertainment Weekly cover with Bomer as Grey. Not a bad choice, but he's not who I see when I read the book.

Here's my top choices to play Mr Grey. Do you agree? Who do you see when you read Fifty Shades?

Dolvett Quince Talks 'Stars Earn Stripes' Premiere on NBC with Polly Wogg

Polly Wogg — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 13:36:12 +0000

The Biggest Loser trainer Dolvett Quince, is trading his gym sneakers for military boots in the premiere of 'Stars Earn Stripes' on NBC. It's a new reality show putting the spotlight on the true heroes of our country; the men and women in uniform.

Peeing in Pools with Ryan Lochte in Funny or Die Video

Polly Wogg — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 10:28:39 +0000

Since the 2012 London Olympics began there have been rumors about swimmers relieving themselves in the pool. In a new Funny or Die video spoof, Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte, clears up any confusion about peeing in the pool.

Back To School 2012 – Time To Join A Club Utica

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 14:12:39 +0000

As back to school approaches, many of our kids will be entering junior high or high school this year. I remember my junior high years at Conkling School in Utica, then off to UFA (Utica Free Academy). In both cases, it was intimidating. The first thing I did in high school was to get involved as my homeroom representative in the Student Council. I looked forward to those Friday afternoon meetings and met a lot of other students that way.

Back to School Supplies For High Schoolers

Polly Wogg — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:19:25 +0000

Long gone are the times you went to your first day of school with a new backpack filled with pens, pencils, crayons, binders and some paper. Now a days they don’t make backpacks big enough to fit everything you need for school. Especially if you have a child in high school. When my daughter started [...]

Utica Rome Speedway Rained Out Tonight

Tad Pole — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 15:15:37 +0000

Morning showers and forecasts for more rain has forced Utica Rome Speedway
to cancel racing action for tonight, Sunday August 5.
“We normally don’t like to cancel so early in the day.” Stated Race Director John Tiff, “but between the storm that came through this morning and the forecast calling for nearly a 100 percent chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, we felt like we had little choice.

Remembering Carroll O'Connor With the Best of Archie Bunker

Polly Wogg — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 10:46:28 +0000

Carrol O'Connor was born on this day in 1924. He turned the outspoken and narrow-minded Archie Bunker into one of TV's greatest characters. 'All in the Family' ran from 1968 to 1979 and is still in re-runs. The sitcom also starred Jean Stapleton, who played Archie's wife Edith, Sally Struthers, who played his daughter Gloria and Rob Reiner, Gloria's boyfriend, who Archie referred to as 'Meathead.'

Your Complete Oswego Harbor Fest Survival Guide

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:09:02 +0000

This weekend marks the 25th annual Oswego Harbor Fest, a four day celebration held during the last weekend in July, and the city wants to make sure that this year’s event goes off with a bang.

Only an hour and a half from Utica along I-90 West and 481 North, the lakefront city has enough things to do to keep the family interested for the whole weekend and then some

Quaker Steak And Lube Hosting Annual "Redneck Games"

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 18:19:39 +0000

If you’re a fan of sports, steak and rednecks, an upcoming Syracuse event will be sure to have you rolling with laughter. On August 4th, starting at 2 p.m., Quaker Steak and Lube in Syracuse is hosting its fourth annual Syracuse Redneck Games at its Walters Road restaurant. “Rednecks” have their chance to compete in [...]

Scottish Games Returning In August

Townsquare Media — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:18:28 +0000

Returning this August to Long Branch Park in Liverpool is the Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival. Starting at 9 A.M., solo bagpiping, drumming, and dancing competitions will take place. Mac Talla Mor and Old Friends will perform traditional Scottish music as you explore the clan tents, games and vendors. The Ceilidh is [...]

Hamilton College Students Cover 'Call Me Maybe' With Sign Language & Alexander Hamilton

Polly Wogg — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:57:48 +0000

The 'Call Me Maybe' craze is growing. Yesterday a video surfaced of Keith Urban singing the pop song a recent concert. I also found another country version with Amber Leigh, Cookie Monster singing 'Share it Maybe,' and the Harvard baseball team dance. Today, its three Hamilton College students who took a different approach. They told the story of the Carly Rae Jepsen song through sign language and Alexander Hamilton.

Best of Bill Cosby For His 75th Birthday [VIDEOS]

Polly Wogg — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:40:34 +0000

Bill Cosby is a comedic legend. He's celebrating his 75th birthday today. Cosby has been acting in movies and television for years, in addition to touring with his stand up routine. From 'Fat Albert' and 'The Bill Cosby Show' on TV to 'Ghost Dad' on the big screen, Cosby has been making people laugh for years.

Peterboro To Host Annual Hometown Day

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:08:15 +0000

If you’re looking for something to do with the family, Peterboro may be the place to go. The hamlet is hosting its annual Hometown Day celebration, with food, music and activities for the entire family. Starting at 10 a.m. on August 5th, those attending can get involved in several events, including a sack race, frog [...]

Bus Trip to the Finger Lakes Wine Festival

Tad Pole — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 20:54:44 +0000

We've put together our best wine tour yet. The Finger Lakes Wine Festival in Watkins Glen, July 14. The package includes round trip transportation from our studios in Marcy to the festival, admission to the festival plus prizes and food during the trip. And there's a lot more than just wine.