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7 Things You Didn't Know About Saint Patrick's Day

Keeler in the Morning — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 19:57:02 +0000

The parade was last week in Utica; but, Saint Patrick’s Day is this Sunday, March 17th. Believe it or not, the day celebrated in honor of Ireland’s patron saint isn’t just an excuse to consume green beer

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Oneida Indian Nation Provides Gifts To Needy Families

Gino Geruntino — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 17:21:12 +0000

Verona, NY (WIBX) - Families in need are getting some help this holiday season from the Oneida Nation Enterprises.

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Angry Birds: When Deep-Frying Turkey Goes Wrong [VIDEO]

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:20:47 +0000

Though most people will cook their Thanksgiving turkey in a conventional oven, some of the country's bolder people will once again take aim at their deep-fryers.

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Too Early To Think About The Holidays? Not For Rome.

Kristine Bellino — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:37:44 +0000

Rome, NY (WIBX) - Summer is not quite over but the City of Rome is already looking ahead to the holiday season.

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Feeling Down After the Holidays? Here's How to Perk Up

Kathy Landin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:56:48 +0000

We have, once again, celebrated our way into January and, for most of us, it’s time to get back to reality after the whirlwind that is the holiday season. If this isn’t easy for you to do this time of year, here are some things that might help.

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A Local Venture To The "Island Of Misfit Toys"

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 17:16:39 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - By now, everyone knows what toys are popular this year, with Lalaloopsy and Fijit (pronounced Fidget) joining the ranks of fad toys including Furby, Elmo and the Pet Rock.

But what about toys that aren't living up to their potential anymore? Where do they go, once their day in the limelight has come and gone? In most cases, it's the clearance aisle.

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Survey Says — Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Shauna Wright — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:22:49 +0000

Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.

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MVCC To Host Blood Drive

Gino Geruntino — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:56:30 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - Mohawk Valley Community College is partnering with the American Red Cross for a good cause.

This Thursday, from 10 to 5, the college will hold a holiday blood drive in the Alumni College Center on its Utica campus

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New Yorkers Plan On Spending More

Gino Geruntino — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:18:51 +0000

Loudonville, NY (WIBX) - New Yorkers plan to spend a little more on gifts this year, according to a new Siena Research Poll.

Seven percent of shoppers plan to spend more this holiday season, up three percent from last year

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Christmas Is America's Favorite Holiday — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 18:38:41 +0000

According to a new Harris Poll, we are about the embark on the season of America’s most cherished holidays.

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Utican Shares Holiday Spirit

Jeff Monaski — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:22:44 +0000

Utica, NY (WIBX) - December welcomes the usual catch phrases...the holiday spirit and secret santa. The epitome of those words can be found in a Utica woman who is duing her part to keep area kids warm this winter.

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