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Chili-Palooza is Coming to the Herkimer County Fairgournds
Chili-palooza is coming to the Herkimer County Fairgrounds in Frankfort, October 15th. This is a day long concert event with family fun and continuous live music on 2 stages! There will be 8 bands performing country, blues, or classic rock. Sample chili from local firemen and choose your favorite in the Best Chili Contest...
31 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan Helicopter Attack
Taliban insurgents shot down an American military helicopter in Afghanistan Saturday, killing 31 American troops and 7 Afghan commandos, multiple news outlets are reporting.
The 5 Best Bicycle Trails Near Utica
Bicycling is one of my favorite forms of exercise -- not only do you burn calories, but depending on where you go, you can enjoy some sights you normally wouldn't get to see from a car. Whether you're a casual, infrequent cyclist, or you like longer, more challenging rides, my "top 5" list has something for everyone.
Contributed By Peter Naughton
Introducing Our New Daily Newsletter
Here's Lite 98.7's new daily newsletter. We'll provide you with the most interesting videos and stories from the world of music, pop culture and life in Central New York. Throughout your work week, you can count on Lite 98.7 to update you with the music news you want to hear...
Check In To The Best of Central New York With Lite 98.7 on Foursquare
Earlier this week, we shared with you the most presigious mayorships on the social network foursquare.
Now you can follow us on foursquare to discover the best of Utica, Rome and Central New York. We'll give you tips about where to go, what to do, and the best deals around town...
Introducing Our New Interactive Weather Page
We're happy to introduce our new weather page - where you can view current conditions, see the five-day forecast, and explore the interactive weather map. You can use it for the latest updates, to plan for the rest of the week, or just to find out what's going on in the region...
Listen to Lite 98.7 Online – Check Out Our New Streaming Player and Playlist Pages
We've got a great new way for you to listen to Lite 98.7 online and check out what songs we're playing on the radio right now.
Hit the Listen Live button on the right side of this page to open our new streaming player - where you can listen to us online, read more about the songs and artists you're hearing, and look back at what we've played. You can also buy songs on Amazon or iTunes.
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Tasty Summer Cocktails: 5 Refreshing Recipes
When it comes to summer essentials, a refreshing cocktail is right up there with a sweet pair of board shorts and a nice big bottle of SPF 55. All the air conditioners in the world can't cool you down like an icy mixed drink, so if you're looking for a few to choose from, look no further than this list.
Willow Smith, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift Top List of Vogue’s American Fashion Icons
For most of us, our pre-teen years aren't exactly loaded with fashion choices we grow up to be proud of -- but then, most of us aren't Willow Smith.
The 10-year-old pop star and entertainment scion was named one of America's "Icons of Stateside Style" in the most recent issue of Vogue, joining Katy Perry and Taylor Swift on a list of the nation's most fashionable women.
Third Season of ‘Glee’ Will be the Last for Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, and Cory Monteith
That giant wail of despair you heard this morning wasn't cause for alarm. It was just a nation of Gleeks in mourning.
Ryan Murphy, co-creator of 'Glee,' announced Wednesday night that series regulars Lea Michele (Rachel), Chris Colfer (Kurt), and Cory Monteith (Finn) will be among those who won't be returning for season four of the hit series.
Emmy Nominations 2011: ‘Mildred Pierce,’ ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Modern Family’ Earn Top Honors
As expected, 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' were among the top series nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmys, announced early Thursday morning.
'Mad Men' picked up an impressive 19 nominations, the most of any drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Leading Actor (Jon Hamm), Outstanding Leading Actress (Elisabeth Moss) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Christina Hendricks).