central new york

Don't get me wrong, I love Central New York and specifically the Utica/Rome area. But I just can't escape the fact that my hometown of Western New York is very close to my heart and a place I visit at least five times a year. You know, the Buffalo area, the place with all the hard to pronounce names like; Cheektowaga, Onondaga, Scajaquada, and Canandaigua. I'll be heading that way twice before the year is out and here are the top reasons why.

Read More

We filled this word search with the names of cities, towns, villages and hamlets of Central New York.  How many can you find?  Our record is 25.

Atlantic City, NJ (WIBX) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is ordering evacuations of all barrier islands in the state and coastal areas from Sandy Hook to Cape May, New Jersey, including Atlantic City.

Read More

Well, the leaves are falling, and in Central New York that's never a good sign of things to come. For a select few of us, snowfall means skiing, snowboarding, hot chocolate and the fun of ice skating. Sti

Read More

We've been focusing on the parks of Central New York with Mark Richards sharing his son's choices for best playgrounds.

I wanted to give you a video tour of a few of the green spaces of parkland in Downtown Utica.  These are the places you walk or drive by every day including Liberty Bell Corner, Ellen Hanna Mini Park and Bagg's Square.  I also give you a reminder of the past with a visit to the site of the former Fort Schuyler Park, which was lost when the Route 5s arterial was constructed.

Answer a question about this video to win bonus Litehouse Rewards Club points!

Read More

Want to impress that new flame?  We've selected the top 5 first date locations in our area.  Check out our choices then comment below with your top choice!

Read More