Thursday, August 25th, 2016

6 AM Hour

-Discussing the upcoming strike and lockout in the ongoing contract negotiations between St Elizabeth Medical Center and the NY State Nurses Association - story here. Plus, there is outrage over the skyrocketing cost of EpiPens - story here.

-Fox Radio's Tonya J. Powers has the story about the increasing value of Ramen Noodles in prison. The noodles are now 'worth' more than tobacco - story here.

Utica Police have charged a Whitesboro man with stealing cards from wedding boxes at two weddings in the city. Joseph Ciszek, 40, faces several charges including grand larceny - story here. Keeler's intrigued by the pedi-cab - The Yellow Fellow - at the NYS Fair. And, IHOP at Destiny USA is closing - story here.

-Donald Trump says Hillary Clinton's only supporters are celebrities, who aren't 'hot' anymore - story here.

7 AM Hour

Discussing all the cool stuff going on at The Guy's Expo, and we giveaway a pair of tickets!

-Checking in with Virginia Jaquish. It appears that her case, involving the future of the Creekside Mobile Home Park, is headed to state Supreme Court.

- Utica Comptroller Bill Morehouse joined the show to talk about a potential raise for he and Mayor Robert Palmieri. The conversation took a turn when Keeler brought up Morehouse's pledge, during the last election, to take no salary or health insurance. After some ribbing of the comptroller when he said he uses his comptroller salary to purchase items for city hall - including a $50,000 renovation of his office, along with pens and fly swatters for the public - Morehouse fired back, bringing up a business loan from the city that Keeler was involved with, but didn't pay back after the company folded.

8 AM Hour

-Keeler and Monaski discuss the previous segment about Morehouse's purchases 'for the city' and what Keeler is labeling a 'low blow'

-Better Beer Man John Naegele brings in the heavy stuff - it's a version of Not Your Father's Root Beer with a ABV of 10% plus.

-Checking in with Roger Cleveland ahead of this weekend's Our Lady of Lourdes/Notre Dame Elementary Bazaar.

-Herkimer County DA candidate Mike Daley says he wants to debate the incumbent DA, Jeff Carpenter. He also re-emphasizes his claim that violent felons are having cases plea bargained, leaving them to serve a fraction of the time they could face if convicted.

-Keith and Steve of Steve's Restorations & Hot Rods join the show to talk about what they'll be bringing to The Guy's Expo next month at the Utica AUD. We also get a lesson in arm wrestling as there will be a pro-arm wrestling event going on a The AUD during the expo.

 

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