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How To Furnish Your House With Items From A Garage Sale Or Yard Sale

Davey Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:39:55 +0000

When it comes to buying furniture it can get really expensive. You end up paying a little too much when you don't really have to. Sometimes the best furniture deals can come from the last place you'd expect. I'm talking about finding furniture at a Garage Sale, Yard Sale, or Estate sale. You will find great deals, and chances are the furniture will look incredible. Here's tips how to furnish your house or apartment buy shopping for furniture this way.

Sangertown Square Hosts "Take 25″ Children's Safety Campaign

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:08:55 +0000

If you're a parent, you may want to take part in an event in center court at Sangertown Square Mall, Routes 5 and 5a in New Hartford today and tomorrow 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. It's called "Take 25", a national safety campaign for children.

Photos and Video from CultureFest a Festival of Nations

Eric Meier — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 17:08:36 +0000

Culturefest at the Stanley Theatre in downtown Utica is a showcase of the cultures of the world. Check out photos from the event.

Michael's Fine Food And Spirits Among Restaurants At Inaugural CultureFest

Jeff Monaski — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:23:19 +0000

WIBX First News with Keeler in the Morning got a nice treat while Bill was on vacation! Rather, it was mostly guest-host Beth Irons and I, because Kristine doesn’t eat meat. Michael, of Michael’s Fine Food and Spirits, came in studio to let us sample some of his delicious chicken riggies. And, he was nice [...]

Golf Tournament To Benefit Utica Youth Bureau

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 18:10:40 +0000

Even though I’m not much of a golfer, just mentioning the game of golf gets us thinking about green grass and warmer weather. There are a number of local golf tournaments for good causes each year, and now the Utica Common Council is planning one to benefit the Utica Youth Bureau. Here are details according [...]

10 Finalists For NYS Fair Theme

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:10:10 +0000

A while back, we mentioned that “The Great New York State Fair” was looking for New Yorkers to come up with a new theme for the 2013 fair. Now, they’ve narrowed down the entries to 10 themes. According to nysfair.org: “And the 10 finalists for the 2013 Great New York State Fair theme are… Come [...]

Utica's Irish History- Celebrating A Festival Of Nations At Culture Fest

Trudy — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:15:51 +0000

Join us for a trip around the world all in one place right here in Oneida County. Culture Fest- A Festival Of Nations is coming up on April 13th at Utica's beautiful Stanley Theatre. Just ten bucks to sample food, drinks and entertainment from the many cultures here in Central New York. The Celtic Harp will be there, representing Utica's Irish history.

Utica's Karen Community – Celebrating a Festival of Nations at Culture Fest

Eric Meier — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:57:42 +0000

Editor's Note: Today we begin a month-long series on the many communities past and present that make the Utica and Central New York community unique in all of America. Our series is leading up to Culture Fest coming to the Stanley World Stage on April 13 featuring food, music, dance and more.

Today we take a look at the Karen community.

Fifty Shades Party Chippendales – Check Out This Funny Video

Davey Jones — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:19:13 +0000

Our 50 Shades Of Grey Ladies Night Out was a night to remember. Whether you remember the amazing drinks, or you did some new shopping, we gurantee the best memory of the night had to be this. Your very own Davey Jones recreated the Chris Farley and Patrick Swayze Chippendales Skit from Saturday Night Live. Watch that here:

Top 10 Fifty Shades Of Grey Memes

Keith James — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:48:42 +0000

Given our upcoming 'Ladies Night Out' event of the same name, I thought you'd appreciate a little humor to bring up the topic again, now that your copy of '50 Shades Of Grey' is probably collecting dust on your bookshelf!

Need A Matchmaker? 'Lunch Appeal' Will Be At The Red Hot Singles Mingle, Tonight!

Keith James — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:58:10 +0000

Tonight is the first Saranac Thursday of the year and is our second annual Red Hot Singles Mingle event!! Being that the whole idea is to end your singleness woes, professional matchmakers from Syracuse will be on hand to assist with 2-minute speed dating, offering relationship advice and giving away their books, for free!

Obama's Inauguration Photobombs – Bill Clinton & Chuck Schumer Creepily Ogling Kelly Clarkson And Beyonce

Keith James — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:55:19 +0000

Well, these aren't technically photobombs because the politicians didn't throw themselves into the pics but Bill and Chuck were rather caught in a split-second in time and probably weren't even looking at Beyonce and Kelly but cameras are funny like that, angle is everything! God, they look so creepy! My head is cooking up all KINDS of captions for these photos!!

What Other Objects Drop Nationwide Besides The Times Square Ball On New Year's Eve?

Keith James — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:27:21 +0000

Bet you didn't realize that other things drop besides the ball depending on where you live in the country and some objects are even raised! Here's a comprehensive (big word for looooong) list of some of the most interesting and usually bizarre objects by state that are annual New Year's Eve icons for the locals there, and most are anything BUT a ball!

Comedienne Jodi Weiner to Attend Utica's First Night of Funny at Stanley Theatre New Year's Eve

Eric Meier — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:03:55 +0000

The First Night of Funny, an evening of comedy comes to the Stanley Theatre in downtown Utica on New Year’s Eve, Monday December 31. On the bill are four great comedians including Jodi Weiner. Weiner is a regular at the Saratoga Comedy Club and performs often at casinos in Atlantic City and Vegas. From her [...]

Behind The Scenes At The Taste Of Home Cooking School

Keith James — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:48:32 +0000

Nearly two-thousand of you got enjoy this awesome show from the seats, but what was it like backstage as a sous chef? The day for the chef’s assistants started at 8am and I walked in right when the chef was doing inventory of a huge table of the most groceries I’ve ever seen in one [...]

Taste of Home Cooking School Today!

Phil Nye — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:48:48 +0000

The Taste of Home Cooking School is today at the Turning Stone Casino & Resort. There are still a few tickets left available online and at the door.

Make Sure to Come Out and Join us!

Event starts at 4pm in the Event Center

There will be cooking demonstrations, door prizes, exhibit booths, free gift bags and recipes!

Tickets are only $12. Stop in

Central New York Remembers Veterans Day With Ceremonies

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0000

Veteran’s Day is approaching, and the local American Legions are doing their part to honor our local heroes. This list will be updated as information comes in. If you know of any other ceremonies in the area, feel free to tell us at news@wibx950.com. Herkimer: Herkimer County Community College will air special programming the night [...]

Salt City Autumn Antique Show at State Fair Grounds in Syracuse – October 20 & 21

Greg Splashin' McShea — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 15:10:30 +0000

Into antiques and collectibles? Then you'll want to attend the Salt City Autumn Antiques Show

, Saturday, October 20th and Sunday October 21st at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse. I know this show very well, so I can say with confidence that this is an excellent antiques event and one you don't want to miss.

Town Of Hamilton To Host Great Chocolate Train Wreck Festival

Gino Geruntino — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 16:23:13 +0000

Hamilton, NY (WIBX) – To the unobservant passerby, a train wreck isn’t exactly something people are supposed to celebrate. But, when no one gets hurt and the train is chock full of delicious chocolate… well, then it’s a little more appropriate. Dominick Pangallo is the Marketing and Development Coordinator with the Partnership for Community Development. [...]

Corn Mazes In The Utica Area

Keith James — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:37:22 +0000

No, they're not crop circles, but as we get ready for the 2012 Halloween season right around the corner, we thought we'd round up all of the goodies that you can go to and maybe even take the little tykes to for a season of fall fun and scares!