I was born and raised right here in Central New York where I graduated from Ilion High School. In my free time I love to explore the Adirondacks while kayaking and camping every spring/summer. I also love sports including the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Yankees and the New York Knicks. Since Utica brought the Comets back in 2013 I've enjoyed getting more into hockey as well! Since 2012 I have not cut my hair so I will eventually be able to make a donation to an organization that makes wigs for children suffering from hair loss due to illness. I am also one of the biggest Simpsons and Back to the Future fans you will meet! Go Pioneers! Go Comets!
Luke Austin
One Tweet From ‘The Rock’ Helps New York Boy Battling Cancer
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has some pretty serious pull. After seeing a Go Fund Me page for a NY boy who is battling cancer, he shared the post and it has taken off.
Can You Complete The Covered Bridge Snowmobile Challenge?
The Covered Bridge Challenge was created to get snowmobilers out to explore new trails across New York State.
Boonville Snow Festival Rescheduled Due To Weather
If you were planning to head up to the Boonville-Oneida County Fairgrounds for snowmobile racing this weekend, you're going to have to wait a little longer.
Places You Can Ice Skate In Utica and Rome
Nothing says post-holiday winter fun like a cup of hot chocolate and a trip to the ice skating rink.
Who’s Responsible For Removing Snow From CNY Sidewalks
Every time it snows, many of our first thoughts turn to, "Oh boy, time to break out the shovel/snow blower and dig the car out." But who's job is it to shovel sidewalks?
‘Monster Jam’ Coming To Central New York
The monsters are coming to the Carrier Dome!
The Most Popular Netflix Show In New York State Is…
Since Netflix and other online streaming services have become so popular, some researchers have started tracking viewing habits of each state. What Netflix show do you think New York State residents watch the most?
First Chinese Lantern Festival Floating Into Syracuse
The Syracuse Fairgrounds will transform into a world of light and sculpture at the first-ever New York State Chinese Lantern Festival.
Adirondack Distilling Goes Nationwide!
Adirondack Distilling Company has announced plans to ship their Bourbon and Whiskey all across the United States.
CNY Musician Needs Your Help After Being Burglarized
Syracuse based musician Steven T. Winston recently went out to the van where his band keeps their musical equipment to find a guitar player's worst nightmare. His van had been robbed of his prize guitar, and his band's gear.
Nominations Now Open For Utica’s 3rd Bagg’s Square Awards
Bagg's Square is once again celebrating the people and businesses that have helped shape Utica's most historic neighborhood.
The awards will be given to those that have shaped the neighborhood in the past, are currently advocating to move Bagg’s Square forward and are helping to reach the goal of making Bagg’s Square a desirable, mixed use neighborhood...
Adirondack Ice Bowl: Pond Hockey In The Mountains!
If you've ever been to the Adirondack park during the winter, you know how beautiful the scenery is, but add in some old-school pond hockey and you have one amazing weekend!