I earned my degree at Herkimer County Community College, although they may not admit it. After graduating from H-Triple C I became the public address announcer for the then Little Falls Mets and did overnights at 1230 WLFH. I was so successful at those two jobs that the Mets moved to Pittsfield and back home to Central New York
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Kelsey Grammer To Run For Mayor Of New York
Kelsey Grammer is the latest actor to express interest in entering the political arena. Grammer says his role as Chicago mayor Tom Kane in Starz's new drama, "Boss", has inspired him to run for office. Grammer says if he does run for office he's likely to run for mayor of the Big Apple after his acting career is over...
Utica Man Arrested In New York City After Taunting Police On Facebook
A Utica man wanted by Utica Police was captured in New York City after telling police he was in Brooklyn on his Facebook page. 29-year-old Ruben Burgos posted as his Facebook status, "Catch me if you can. I'm in Brooklyn." Burgos also posted a video showing him walking into a NYPD office...
The Final Cruise-In at Gander Mountain
It was about 40 degree cooler then last Thursday night's Classic Car Cruise In at Gander Mountain in The Orchards in New Hartford. Although the skies were overcast it didn't rain during our last Thursday night Cruise In at Gander Mountain for 2011...
Top 5 Places To Save On Back To School Shopping In Utica
It's that time of the year, "back-to-school" shopping. I know it feels like the kids just got out of school, but the back-to-school sales are back and it's time to think about buying the essentials for your students. Here are my top 5 places for the best back-to-school bargains....
Last Night’s Cruise-in At Four Seasons Pizza
Mother Nature finally gave us a break from the heat and the threat of rain Wednesday night. The weather was picture perfect for our Classic Car Cruise In at Four Seasons Pizza in Marcy. Several cruisers came all the way from Syracuse to compete for the 10 different trophies we give out at Four Seasons Pizza...
Storms Leave Thousands Of Central New Yorkers Without Power
The Central New York weather played havoc with my Tuesday afternoon routine. On my way home from the station on Tuesdays I stop at Charlie's Pizza and grab two pizzas for the family (two for the price of one is too good to pass up!). However the powerful storms that ripped through Central New York left Charlie's and thousands of Central New Yorkers without power including Charlie's...
NFL Lockout Is Over! New Season Off And Running
The NFL lockout is over and football returns to normal. Thank God! This means normal football activity can resume and I can start preparing for my fantasy football draft. There no doubt be a flurry of signings and players being release as NFL teams haven't been able to do any of that for the last four months...
Diana Ross Adds Tour Dates
Diana Ross has added additional shows on her “More Today Than Yesterday: The Greatest Hits Tour.” The tour, which officially started in May 2010, will continue through October where she wraps up the tour in Rochester, Pennsylvania...
Ringo Starr Will Not Perform With Paul McCartney At 2012 Olympics
Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has denied rumors that he will reunite with Paul McCartney for a performance at the 2012 London Olympics.
Starr put rumors to bed that the two remaining Beatles would perform together when he told Sky News, “I'll be touring America so I won't be doing it...
Oldiez 96.1 Cruise Is July 22nd
The weather was not as warm tonight as it was last night. As a matter of fact compared to last night tonight's weather was almost perfect! We had a great time with our friends the Tappet Twirlers at St. John's Church on East Dominick Street in Rome...
Gander Mountain Cruise In July 21st
The excessive heat kept a lot of people home or anywhere else they could find air conditioning as temperatures approached the century mark. The group that came out to last night's Cruise In at Gander Mountain was treated to great Cruise In music, the fine grilling abilities of Chris and Gary from Gander Mountain, trivia contest and a $50 gift card for the car of the night...
Queen Wants You To Make Their Next Video
Queen is planning to make their first video in over a decade but they want a fan to do it. The legendary rockers are holding a contest for fans to create a video for their song, "Sheer Heart Attack". The winner will receive $1,500 and a whole bunch of Queen goodies...