Opinion

Recently a list has made it's rounds on the internet titled "12 best food cities in Upstate New York, ranked." Somehow, Utica and Rome didn't land on top.

March has come in like a lion bringing frigid wind chill. One thing you have to be mindful of is the threat of frostbite when exposed to these temperatures.

For too long the battle has raged on over the pronunciation of a popular Utica eatery. Now, the record has been set straight.

My grandfather was once again admitted to a hospital once again, but the circumstances are very, very different this time around because of the pandemic.

I know that we talk about this every year, but for as awful of a year that 2020 was, why not do what YOU can to make the best of it?

Today, my son's school district in New Hartford called a snow day - even though they could have asked kids to simply log on. I'm so glad they did.

I get it. It's that time of year. People get cold symptoms left and right. But, 2020 has brought a new level of concern to consider.

Any other year we wouldn't have to have a discussion like this because, well, it's never been a thing.

Restaurants in the Utica-Rome area are having a tough time. Maybe not all of them, but your local, independently-owned are definitely facing challenges due to COVID. You can help them out - just by eating.

The old Twin Orchards building in New Hartford is listed as "sale pending." What could be going in that spot? Could it finally be a Sonic?

As someone who thinks Thanksgiving is the best holiday that exists, I have something that I have to get off of my chest.

It's not always easy to find a dinner everyone loves, that also is pretty inexpensive - but this Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is quick and easy, and the ingredients are less than $15.