Ocean Blue officially opens for business on Thursday October 1st, but Just Jen and I were lucky enough to visit and take a few rooftop snap shots last weekend. When I exited the elevator and stepped foot inside Ocean Blue on Friday night, I was immediately wowed. Read more at http://ift.tt/1KMF4Ug

Nick Jonas has fans from all over the world, but it seems some of his most loyal supporters live right here in Central New York. Earlier this month, he played in front of a massive crowd at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. Read more at http://ift.tt/1WyCUga

Chief Williams says investigators are talking with people in the neighborhood to determine who saw what, and if indeed there were children around, “We’re still trying to determine that. There were several witnesses in the area, some didn’t want to cooperate with police, so we’re still trying to canvas the neighborhood and see what we […]

Patricia “Pat” H. Barry, 87, of Utica, New York, passed away in Littleton, surrounded by family, friends and her strong faith Sept. 20. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo C. Barry and daughter Kathleen Olson. Read more at http://ift.tt/1iKJ128

Tickets were sold out for the event but the church opened its doors to anyone who wanted to hear the words of the Pontiff. “I think we needed this shot in the arm. Read more at http://ift.tt/1MX7U83

The Utica Rescue Mission launched the program in partnership with the City of Utica. “What we’ve discovered through our years of serving our community is we do a lot of things well,” said Executive Director Jim Haid. Read more at http://ift.tt/1NYxPuE

You gotta love local theater. Believe it or not, there is plenty of local talent right here in Central New York, and much of it has gathered together on State Street in Utica to put on this great production. Read more at http://ift.tt/1jrJNlf

Cosmas and Damian were doctors from Syria known for their charity and healing the sick. Many hope that the power of healing will help them as well. Read more at http://ift.tt/1VmtQsm

Cavalry Club member Luke Hobika grabbed a share of the lead in the 32nd New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship with a 2-over-par 72 in the second round Saturday at Wolferts Roost Country Club. Hobika, who won the event in 1998 at Yahnundasis Golf Club in Utica, pulled into a tie for first at 1-over […]

Money raised is donated to the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America to help fund research to come up with cures so people don’t have to live with such things as, unexpected stomach pain, bleeding, fatigue and often lengthy hospital stays. Walk Chairperson Lisa Philips says it’s important that those suffering from digestive diseases come […]