Episode 57 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 1/5-1/7.

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Friday January 5th
• Utica Comets vs. Laval Rocket @ ADK Bank Center - 7:00 PM
• Ommegang Brewery Vinyl Night - 6:00 - 9:00 PM
• Rocky Graziano Live @ The Bunker (New Hartford) - 6:00 PM

Saturday January 6th
• Paint Off the Shelf @ Trina and Katie’s Ceramics - 1:00 PM
• The Bar House Restaurant Cash & Carry Sale - 9:30 - 2:30
• Rock Valley Brewing Wine Tasting Room Ribbon Cutting
• Bouckville Snow Mobile Races - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday January 7th
• Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party @ Upstate Medical University Arena - Shows at Noon & 4:00 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 56: Weekly Recap 1/4/24

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

• Deli Tacos (https://www.facebook.com/DelitacosMexicanfood)
• Capri Pizza (https://www.capripizzaoriskany.com)
• Creative Designs by Tiffany (https://www.facebook.com/c.d.bytiffany)
• The Downtown Classic (https://www.facebook.com/DTCUtica)
• MVCC's thINCubator (https://thincubator.co)
• Tavolo (https://www.facebook.com/Tavolo315)
• Ron's Service Station (Frankfort, NY)



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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 55:  This week's Hey Neighbor is a collaboration podcast we recorded with Tiffany Rutkowski, host of Tiffany Talk & co-owner of “Creative Designs by Tiffany” floral shop + event space.

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Show Notes:

(0:00)  - Show Intro
(0:30) - Tiffany Talk Intro
(3:30) - Scott's Writing Career
(6:25) - Essential F-Words
(8:15) - Start In Podcasting
(13:00) - Relationship Marketing Model
(15:30) - Favorite Experiences So Far
(18:10) - What's Next For LLL?
(21:10) - Community & 315 Connection
(22:50) - Tiffany & Dave's Origin Story
(25:50) - Surprises on the Journey
(30:00) - Event Space
(32:45) - Doing What You Love
(34:55) - Weekend Buzz & Hey Neighbors
(36:00) - Love Living Local Links
(37:00) - Upcoming & Exciting Events
(41:00) - Show Outro

Podcast Links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zeg-jU1Ww2Y


Tiffany's Links:
Website: cdbytiffany.wordpress.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bentiffany.rut
FB: https://www.facebook.com/c.d.bytiffany
IG: https://www.instagram.com/c.d.bytiffany/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyLittleFalls


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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 54:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by John Bartholomeo, owner of Mohawk Valley Wellness in Marcy, NY.


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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(0:30) - John Intro
(1:20) - Secret to Longevity in the Fitness Industry
(4:10) - John's Background & Life Before MVW
(7:20) - CrossFit & Other Programs Offered
(9:45) - What Does John Look For in Team Members?
(13:00) - Youth Involvement & Impact
(16:25) - Forming Habits
(19:30) - Nutrition Component & Programming
(22:40) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(26:10) - What John Loves About Living Local



Mohawk Valley Wellness Links:
Website: https://mohawkvalleywellness.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MohawkValleyWellness
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mohawkvalleywellness/


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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 53 - We're back with a special holiday edition of the podcast. In this one we have the whole family together in Mexico sharing some last minute holiday gift ideas!


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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 52:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Brad Vivacqua of Spectrum News! Brad is an award winning, do it all journalist with 20 years of experience at Spectrum News 1 in NYS.



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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(0:30) - Brad Intro
(2:05) - When Did You Know This Was the Career For You?
(3:30) - College Education
(4:20) - SI Newhouse School of Communications
(5:30) - Typical Day Working in News
(7:10) - Challenges Today
(8:40) - Rewarding Parts of Job
(11:30) - What Keeps You in CNY?
(13:50) - Changes to Media Landscape Over the Years
(16:00) - Teaching Experience
(17:50) - Best Piece of Advice
(19:20) - Running Career & First Marathon Experience
(24:45) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(28:30) - Brad's Local Support


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Brad's Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/BradVivacqua
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-vivacqua-13b7515
Website: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/reporters/2017/08/28/brad-vivacqua


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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 51 - Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 12/15-12/17.

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Friday December 15th
• Polar Express Story Time @ Barnes & Noble - 7:00 PM
• Utica Comets Local Hockey Night @ ADK Bank Center - 7:00 PM
• Glimmer Nights @ The Farmers Museum - 5:00 PM


Saturday December16th
• Winter Zoomobile @ The Utica Zoo - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• DIY Holiday Delivery Truck @ Lowes in Herkimer - 10:00 AM-1:00 PM
• Breakfast with Santa @ Five Points Public House - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM 


Sunday December 17th
• Bills vs. Cowboys Watch Party @ 3 Bastards Brewing - 4:30 PM
• Lunch with Santa @ Woodland Farm Brewery - 11:00 AM–2:00 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 50:  On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Matt St. Croix, founder of CNY Savage Basketball and the upcoming Downtown Classic.

The beautiful Utica University- Nexus Center in Utica, NY will play host for the Downtown Classic December 28-31. This unique event will feature close to 30 of Upstate New York's top boys and girls high school teams competing under the bright lights of this state of the art arena, in the heart of Downtown Utica.

Tickets can be purchased at: https://empirestatetix.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AUTICA%3AM24%3AAAU%3A&linkID=utica&shopperContext=&pc=&caller=&appCode=&groupCode=AAU&cgc=&dataAccId=568&locale=en_US&siteId=ev_utica



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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro


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CNY Savage Links:
Website: https://cnysavage.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/cny.savage
IG: https://www.instagram.com/cny_savage

Downtown Classic Links:
Website: https://www.downtownclassicutica.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/DTCUtica/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/downtownclassicutica/


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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 49: Weekly Recap 12/11/23

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

• Primo Pizzeria/Cacciatore’s Restaurant & Banquet Hall (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063703624327)
• McGills Whiskey Tavern and Grill (https://www.facebook.com/mcgillstavern)
• Fat Cats Herkimer (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057627151971)
• Babe's at Harbor Point (https://www.facebook.com/BabesHarborPoint)
• Heidelberg Bread (https://www.facebook.com/heidelberggroupinc/)
• 7 Hamlets Brewing Company (https://www.facebook.com/7HamletsBrewing)
• Killabrew Saloon (https://www.facebook.com/KillabrewSaloon)
• Tailor & the Cook (https://www.facebook.com/TheTailorandtheCook)


Check out this post and follow the instructions for a chance to win front row tickets to this Friday's Comets game!
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0saOyluvJc/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==



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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 48  Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 12/8-12/10.

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Friday December 8th
• Showtime Trio Live @Lukins Brick Oven Pizza - 9:00 PM
• Clinton Late Night Fridays - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday December 9th
• Main St. Mecrcantile Yarn Show & Holiday Cookie Pop Up - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Sal Valentinetti @Stanley Theatre - 7:00 PM
• Murder Mystery Dinner @Burstone Inn - 6:30 PM
• WWE Live Holiday Tour @Adirondack Bank Center - 7:00 PM

Sunday December 10th
• Christmas Craft Fair @Cacciatore's/Primo Pizzeria - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Utica Comets vs. Syracuse Crunch - 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.