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
Would You Love To Be An Oscar Mayer Wiener?
If that is what you'd truly like to be we can't promise you'll get turned into a hot dog, but now you have the chance to drive the iconic Wienermobile!
Ilion Little League Sign Up Schedule
It's never too early for baseball, and Ilion is getting ready to hold try outs and sign-ups for the 2019 Little League.
Saranac Thursdays Broke A Record in 2018
You know all those people who pour and hand out beer at Saranac Thursdays? Since 1998 over 11,000 people have helped pour beer, but that's not the record.
This Theory About Facebook’s ’10 Year Challenge’ Is Frightening
Chances are you've done or at least seen the Facebook 10 year challenge, but is it really just harmless fun or something a little more scary?
The Lanterns Hosting Annual Cardboard Sled Races
What's better than sledding in the winter? Building you own sled and competing against others of course.
Six More Adirondack Winter Carnivals To Beat Cabin Fever
New York has no shortage of beautiful winter settings, and with these six winter carnivals you'll be able to take in as much as you can handle until spring.
McDonald’s Is Changing The Big Mac And We Bet You’ll Love It
McDonald's fans all over the world love the Big Mac, and it hasn't changed in decades until now. Will they still love it?
Central Valley Academy Recycling Used Graduation Caps and Gowns
When graduation time rolls around a lot of families tend to forget that caps and gowns have to be bought, and sometimes that expense can be a burden.
NY Snowmobile Trails To Get $4 Mil Upgrade
In addition to the upgrades, New York's annual free snowmobiling weekend is set for late January.
Utica Zoo Unveils Live Wildlife Hall Camera
If you're having a rough day and need a distraction, treat yourself by watching the adorable Tamarins run and jump around their home at the zoo!
Share Your Love Of Animals This Valentine’s Day
Once you're out of high school you don't get to go to many 'dances' anymore. The Herkimer County Humane Society is changing that.
Sportsmanship Shines At CVA As Marek Bush Makes Community Proud
Ilion native and Central Valley Academy wrestler Marek Bush may not have won his second Division II State Championship on Saturday, but he came out a winner.