Episode 87 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 3/22-3/24.

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Friday March 22nd
• Smoking Guns Saloon Grand Opening

Saturday March 23rd
• Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce Spirited Bash
• Browsing with Beers @ Matteson Hotel - 2:00-6:00 PM
• Rocking St. Francis de Pola Society (Mixed Tape Revival)
• March Munson After Dark - 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
• Party For Paws (Cavallos)

Sunday March 24th
• Kiwanis Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast - 8:00 - 11:00 AM
• Vernon Downs Hotel - Spring Sip & Shop
• Easter Bunny Breakfast with Zyara Shriners @ (Hart's Hill Inn)


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 86:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Javon Pratt, owner of Rooster's in Utica, NY.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:00) - Javon's Backstory
(3:00) - Rooster's Origin Story (McDonald's)
(4:00) - The Menu (3 Burgers)
(5:45) - Simplicity of the Menu
(8:30) - Freshness & Local Suppliers
(10:15) - Open Kitchen Atmosphere
(13:05) - Why Rooster's?
(14:30) - Staying Small vs. Scaling
(18:30) - Rooster Sauce Packaged Product Potential
(19:30) - Accommodating Customer Requests
(20:50) - Javon's Legacy
(24:00) - Advertising & Organic Word of Mouth
(25:50) - Rooster's Hours
(26:05) - Rapid Fire Questions
(33:00) - Connecting with Javon
(34:10) - Outro


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Rooster's Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Roosters315
IG: https://www.facebook.com/Roosters315


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 85: Weekly Recap 3/18/24

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a few local businesses including:


• Steet Toyota (https://www.facebook.com/SteetToyota)
• Beer Hub (New Hartford) (https://www.facebook.com/2643GeneseeStUtica)
• Empire Hearing
• Meats on Main (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094449987354)
• The Green Onion (https://www.facebook.com/greenonionpub)
• National Honor Society Ceremony
• Cafe Del Buono
• Accelerate Sports (https://www.facebook.com/AccelR8Sports)
• CNY Savage Tournament (https://www.facebook.com/cny.savage)
• Knucklehead's Brewhouse (https://www.facebook.com/KnuckleheadsBrewHouse1)
• Herkimer High School Career Day


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Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 84 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 3/15-3/17.

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Mentions
• Flowers by Tiffany Upcoming Events
• Restaurant Week  
• New Hartford Musical Weekend

Friday March 15th
• St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Forge - 5:00 PM

Saturday March 16th
• Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade - 10:00 AM
• Celtic Harp Party - 10:00 AM
• Taken Cover! @Dick Smith’s Tavern  - 5:00 PM
• Renaissance Pub LF Music Food, Drinks, Fun, Special St. Patty's - 5:00 PM
• Cirque International @The Stanley Theatre - 3:00 PM
• DIY Kids Garden Cart Planner @Herkimer Lowes

Sunday March 17th
• Grit and Grace @3 Bastards Brewing - 12:00-3:00 PM
• UCFC vs Harrisburg Heat @ADK Bank Center - 3:00 PM


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 83:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Clayton & Erin Grygiel, owners of Pine Hills Golf Course & Farmstead in Frankfort, NY.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Start
(0:35) - History of Pine Hills
(3:15) - Clayton & Erin Background
(5:00) - Living in Lake Placid & Coming Home
(8:00) - Moving to CNY
(9:00) - Working Relationship
(11:15) - Maintaining the Course
(13:00) - Managing the Clubhouse
(14:00) - Events & Weddings
(16:00) - Unique Menu
(17:30) - Calendar Bookings
(18:30) - Farmstand
(20:00) - Bouquet CSA Membership
(21:30) - Living on the Course
(22:30) - Amount of Work to Maintain Golf Course
(23:30) - Plans For the Future
(25:00) - Memberships & Pricing
(26:30) - Raising Kids on the Course
(27:30) - Rapid Fire Questions

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Pine Hills Links:
Website: https://www.grygielspinehillsgolfcourse.com/
Golf Course FB: https://www.facebook.com/PineHillsGolfCourse
Farmstead FB: https://www.facebook.com/pinehillsfarmstead
Golf Course IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinehills.golfcourse/
Farmstead IG: https://www.instagram.com/pinehillsfarmstead/


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 82: Weekly Recap 3/11/24

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a few local businesses including:

• Mohawk Valley Association of Realtors Annual Realtors Day (Hart's Hill Inn)
(https://www.facebook.com/MohawkValleyAOR)
• Bennu Cafe (https://www.facebook.com/bennu315/)
• Lukin's Brick Oven Pizza (https://www.facebook.com/LukinsOnVarick)
• Old School Bar & Grill (https://www.facebook.com/oldschoolutica)
• 315 Salon (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063748831210)
• Moonlight at the Marina
// Main St. Mercantile (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076131576515)
// Pine Hills Farmstead (https://www.facebook.com/pinehillsfarmstead)
// Mustard Seed (https://www.facebook.com/themustardseed315)
// Hidden Fawn Homestead (https://www.facebook.com/hiddenfawnhomestead)
• Vista Lanes (https://www.facebook.com/vistabowl)


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Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 81 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 3/8-3/10.

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Friday March 8th
Saturday March 9th
Sunday March 10th


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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 80:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Brandon Ciallelo, owner of B's Barber Shop in Frankfort, NY.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - B Intro & Background
(3:00) - Barber School
(4:45) - Starting Barber Career
(5:50) - How Has Business Changed?
(8:40) - Shift to Appointments
(11:50) - Getting to Know Customers
(12:50) - B's Family
(14:00) - Balancing Customer Experience, Business Goals, & Family
(18:00) - Looking Professional
(18:40) - Advice For Somebody Looking to Become a Barber
(22:00) - If B Wasn't a Barber...
(23:45) - Knowing Your Clientele
(27:00) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(32:10) - Why B Loves Living Local

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Brandon's Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100029671490068


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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
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Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 79: Weekly Recap 3/4/24

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their last week in Central NY and shout out a few local businesses including:

• Autumn Cafe (Oneonta) (https://www.facebook.com/theautumncafe)
• Whitesboro Musical
• Nail Creek Pub (https://www.facebook.com/nailcreek)
• Aqua Vino (https://www.facebook.com/AquaVinoUticaNewHarford)
• Cafe Del Bueno (New Hartford)
• Michael T's Restaurant (New Hartford) (https://www.facebook.com/MichaelTsRestaurant)
• Perri's Pub (Frankfort) (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552292542446)
• Rooster's (Utica) (https://www.facebook.com/Roosters315)
• Doolen's Oil (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071143099609)
• PK's Pub (Herkimer) (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048361796301)
• Matteson Hotel (Ilion) (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075980484615)
• Muddy Dog Grooming Salon (Whitesboro) (https://www.facebook.com/TheMuddyDogGroomingSalon)


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Links:
Email - [email protected]
FB - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
IG - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Book Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW

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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 78 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 2/29-3/3.

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Friday March 1st
• Poland Fire Company Fish Fry - 4:00 - 7:00 PM
• Central Valley Basketball vs. Westhill Section 3 Class A Final


Saturday March 2nd
• Oneida County Public Market @Union Station
• Mommy & Me Painting Class - 10:00 AM
• Fire & Ice Winter Festival @12 North - 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Sunday March 3rd
• Sugaring Off Sundays - 8:30 - 2:00 PM
• UCFC vs. Baltimore Blast - 3:00 PM
• New Year: New York: New Wines @ Tailor & the Cook - 3:00 PM


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Love Living Local Links:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
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Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com/
Essential F-Words Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Essential-F-Words-Teens-Things-Graduation/dp/B0BW2MGVJW


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The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.