Biking along the Barge Canal is great. There is a trail that goes from Oriskany all the way to Herkimer, NY. It truly is a great way to see central NY. There are all kinds of neat things to see along the ride. Everything from wildlife, unique landscapes and historical land marks. If you can [...]
For a good cause a ton of people in the greater Utica area participate in the Heart Run and Walk. An event where the proceeds and donations gathered go to help fund research for heart disease. Even though it sounds very serious people have a fun time and turn it into a party. It's one [...]
If you've been following me on my social media networks or reading my blog then it's no surprise that I love Utica, NY. It's my home. If I could I would spend everyday helping people understand how great it is here in Utica, NY. This is a great project the kids from Munson Williams Proctor [...]
I'm Polish, so one of my family traditions is to have a big family dinner on Easter Sunday. We've been getting our Easter meats from Hapanowicz Bros. Market ever since they opened their doors. As our family matures the Polish Easter traditions are handed down. My parents used to cook for us, but now my [...]
Since birth I was blessed. For having caring parents and for having family who always cared about the Utica, NY area. Above you can see a picture of my Babcia & Dziadziu who worked hard right here in Utica, they're whole lives. Although I have never had the honor to meet my Dziadziu (Walter Bolanowski). [...]
The first day of spring is always awesome, robins start showing up, flowers start breaking through the ground and all the die-hards are trying to sneak in a few more days of skiing an snowboarding. It sure is fun! I was up at McCauley Mountain and they dig out a huge puddle for a pond [...]
We love to have a good time in Utica, NY, and we know how to do it right. Major cities throughout the US don't have the kind of party we have on St. Patrick's Day. The parade is one of the biggest in America. Thousands of people come out. Everyone is dressed up in green, [...]
Some of the worlds best decorative tiffany lighting products come from right here in Utica, NY at Meyda Lighting. The Cohen family has been making beautiful tiffany style lighting since 1974. It's the kind of lighting that turns a house into a home. Even if you're not sure what a Tiffany Lamp is I know [...]
When ever I head north of Utica, NY to the Adirondacks, I usually make a pit stop at DeSantis Meat Market. If I'm planning a day trip or a weekend of camping this place is right in the way and offers some of the best stuff. They can make sandwiches to order, or cut you [...]
Cross country skiing is a big thing for some Utica, NY natives. Just north of the city is a place called the BREIA Trails. It's privately owned and maintained but free to all nature lovers, cross country skiers and snowshoers. Having something to keep you busy in the Winter is important in "Central NY". When [...]