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How To Make Patriotic Margaritas For Memorial Day Or 4th Of July- Here's A Simple Recipe

Davey Jones — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:58:39 +0000

Want to toast your country with a patriotic Margarita? We have your back. Here’s a simple recipe you could use for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. What will you need? Our friends at Food.com recommend that you will need these following ingredients in order to have 1 – 2 servings. You’ll need about 1/2 [...]

The Best Summer Camps, Daycare And Activities In Utica and the Adirondacks

Keith James — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:27 +0000

Hey parents, school’s almost done and what’s that mean? More time with the kiddos! Or maybe school was the perfect babysitter and ‘she’s’ taking a two month break, uh oh! Here’s some summer activities and camp (day care? haha) ideas for 2013 in the Utica area… The Jewish Community Center – Summer Day Camp [...]

How To Play Twister Outdoors on the Lawn – Make Your Own Twister Game

Eric Meier — Wed, 08 May 2013 19:57:28 +0000

The classic Twister game never fails to elicit laughs and fun at parties. Check out this version you can play outside. Just a cardboard box, scissors and spray paint are all you need. To create your outdoors version of the Milton-Bradley classic, cut a circle out of the bottom of a cardboard box (this example uses a box that holds reams [...]

Watch 7.5 Month Old Ryder Learn To Waterski In Queensland!

Keith James — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:29:49 +0000

First of all, who even thinks to ‘learn’ their 7.5 month old on waterskis? Well apparently Ryders parents! Now before you flip out, keep in mind that the baby is strapped in to the skis and is being pulled by his dad as he RUNS through shallow water rather than on a boat (although the [...]

Celebrating The Life Of Kids Everywhere, In Memoriam Of 8 Year Old Martin Richard Who Died In The Boston Bombings

Keith James — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:14:24 +0000

I heard bits and pieces about explosions in Boston yesterday and was out with my kids at the park and drawing chalk pictures on the sidewalk and was largely cut off from the world for the day, so I had no idea of the brevity of what happened in our neighboring state until I came in this morning to prep for the morning show.

Sick Of Traffic During Your Morning Commute To Work? Take Up Paragliding!

Keith James — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 15:16:04 +0000

You know how it works, you sleep till the last possible second, leave your house at the last possible second and know exactly how long it takes to get to work and allow yourself no breathing room, only to find that crazy drivers and a zillion lights on Genesee Street have different plans for you. Enter Zeng Daxia from Zhuzhou City in China who found a way to beat the system , the gas pumps AND the clock by leaving his car at home and power paragliding to work!

Your Ultimate Guide To Lowville's Cream Cheese Festival

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 22:28:19 +0000

You put it on your bagels, make cakes out of it and, in some cases, pair it with salmon to make a killer frittata. But, is cream cheese good enough to make you want to have a celebration in its honor? Well, the people of Lowville seem to think so. They have been proudly displaying [...]

The Ultimate Trampoline Fails Compilation [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:47:33 +0000

Our four year son has a gator electric car, bouncy house, bike, scooter, sandbox and kids pool in the yard and yesterday he asked for a trampoline. The answer was no. Would you like to know why?Frankly I’m scared he’ll break his neck, or one of the neighborhood kids will. Although, trampolines do provide countless [...]

Knotting A Cherry Stem In Your Mouth… Can Ya Do It? [VIDEO]

Keith James — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:00:30 +0000

Have you ever seen someone do this or are you someone who CAN?? I always thought that maybe you had to pre-tie one and hide it in your mouth somewhere and just switch the two behind closed lips or it was just movie magic, but turns out this one is no myth and here’s how it’s done…

Solving The Rubik's Cube… Easier Than You Thought! [Video]

Keith James — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:40:43 +0000

I've always been attracted to puzzles (both real and figurative) and typically don't like reading the directions first... So, naturally I decided to pick up a Rubik's cube and see if my crazy mind could conquer it. Much to my dismay, after solving a side or two I would have to mess up my solved sides in order to solve another one! So I finally gave up and started looking for help. What I found was both surprising and enlightening...

Complete List of Free Concerts Coming to Chevy Court at New York State Fair 2012

Mark Richards — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:10:38 +0000

Over the summer the New York State Fair has released their list of the free concerts that will take place every day at the fair. We’ve told you about a lot of them and here they are all in one place. August 23 2PM Karmin who earlier this year with their first single “Broken Hearted” [...]

Dan O'Hara of The NY State Fair Visits Lite 98.7 [AUDIO]

Mark Richards — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 16:34:07 +0000

We've been keeping you up to date on the details of this year Great New York State Fair and this morning, the chairman himself, Dan O'Hara, stopped in to add to the excitement. When Mark and Dan chatted this morning, they couldn't help but focus on the great music you'll experience, FREE, during the Chevy Court Concert Series.

Screen Addiction or Just Having Fun?

Keith James — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:19:04 +0000

It never fails, my kids wake up and the very FIRST thing on their minds, or rather the first three things they wanna do even while wiping the sleep from their eyes are video games, surfing on the computer or popping in a movie! We're supposed to say no to drugs but are these screens a drug too? After all it's the perfect babysitter, right?

What Are the Most Crowded Beaches in America?

Mike Adams — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 15:39:15 +0000

There never seems to be a more crowded place to hang out in the summertime heat than the beach. Many people travel from places far and wide just to get a glimpse of the ocean and do absolutely nothing with thousands of strangers other than take a break from the grind and perhaps get a [...]

Summer War – Crocs vs. Flip Flops!

Keith James — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:02:08 +0000

Now that summer is in full swing, not a pair of Uggs or a Northface to be seen, in fact there's not a whole lot of clothing at all to be seen around the area on these 90 degree days, but the question is what to wear on our feet while we go about our summer activities...

Oswego Harbor Fest This Weekend

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:09:02 +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

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 [...]

10 Ways to Stay Sane During Your Summer Family Vacation — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:01:33 +0000

We’re in the middle of the dog days of summer. It keeps getting hotter, and the kids on your block keep getting louder. The looming family vacation is putting you on edge, but there are ways to keep it interesting. Just because kids get to have some summer fun doesn’t mean you can’t have a [...]

10 of the Most Incredible Beaches in North America

Carl Pettit — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:24:34 +0000

North America is full of amazing beaches. It doesn’t matter if you want to climb, swim, surf, laze about in the sun, or simply take a relaxing stroll along the sand and rocks. Every kind of beach imaginable is available across this vast continent. Some are perfect for a lazy summer holiday with someone special [...]

Beyond Comic Con: 8 Great Pop Culture Gatherings to Attend This Summer

Kevin Maher — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:13:01 +0000

When tickets went on sale for San Diego’s Comic-Con they sold out in record time. But don’t worry — there are plenty of other fan festivals and geek gatherings where you can fly your freak flag. Here are eight great events that rival Comic Con for their nerdy spirit.