Central New York has plenty to offer. From food to scenery, what's your favorite? For Tad & I it's the people. We asked local celebrities like Erin Hamlin, Leon Etienne, Don Shipman and Blaine Holcomb what they love most about home.

Olympian Erin Hamlin

"It's tough to pick just one thing."

Erin Hamlin
Erin Hamlin
Erin Hamlin

Magician Leon Etienne

"Other than my family and you, here are a few things."

Leon Etienne
Leon Etienne
Leon Etienne

WKTV Anchor Don Shipman

"Pizza and Coffee...both hands down the best! I miss both when I'm out of town."

Don Shipman
Don Shipman
Don Shipman

WUTR Meteorologist Rachael Witter

"My gallery wall! It's a bunch of my favorite things, places, hobbies. Plus I spent a lot of time hanging it up just right."

Rachael Witter
Rachael Witter
Rachael Witter

Blaine Holcomb

"College hockey. There's no college hockey to watch in Nashville and I love watching my alma mater St. Lawrence and Colgate because I grew up in Hamilton. I took this picture sitting in my favorite spot in St. Lawrence's, Appleton Arena back when I was still in school."

Blaine Holcomb
Blaine Holcomb
Blaine Holcomb

Ethan Harris

"My favorite thing is by far the shows and the festivals that we have! Those are always so much fun to do."

Ethan Harris
Ethan Harris
Ethan Harris

Big Frog mid-day host Luke Austin

"Summer & Saranac."

Luke Austin
Luke Austin
Luke Austin

Big Frog afternoon host Dave Wheeler

"Bella Regina Chicken Riggies, Everything wings from Route 69 steakhouse, and Saranac Black Cherry soda."

Dave Wheeler
Dave Wheeler
Dave Wheeler

WIBX Brand Manger Jeff Monaski

"The seasons. Well 3 of the 4."

Jeff Monaski
Jeff Monaski
Jeff Monaski

WIBX Reporter Andrew Derminio

"The Utica Boilermaker. It's the one day I love more than my birthday and Christmas, and has been a family tradition for as long as I can remember."

Andrew Derminio
Andrew Derminio
Andrew Derminio

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