Episode 17: Alexandra Tamburro owner of Main Street Mercantile in Little Falls, NY joins the show today.  Main Street Mercantile is THE place for Local Art & Handmade Goods in the Mohawk Valley. They provide a space to learn more about the arts, more about yourself, and more about each other.  Promoting community and connection.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(1:00) - Alli's Background & Disaster Relief Projects
(3:45) - AmeriCorps Experience
(5:10) - Returning Home
(7:40) - Origin of Main St. Mercantile
(9:20) - Establishing Roots with the Shop
(10:35) - Leaving Places Better Than You Found Them
(12:30) - Little Falls Downtown Development
(13:50) - Restoring the Space & Feeling of Belonging
(14:45) - MSM Model & Working with Artists
(16:10) - Product Offerings
(18:00) - Mural in the Shop
(18:40) - Seasonal & Regular Inventory
(20:00) - Unique Gifts & Supporting Local
(22:45) - Where to Order Online
(23:30) - Poetry & Open Mic Nights
(25:30) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(27:00) - Alli's Local Shout Out
(27:30) - Most Rewarding Part of Owning the Store

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Main Street Mercantile Links:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076131576515
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mainstmercantilelf/
Website - https://www.mainstreetmercantilelittlefalls.com/

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Episode 16: Weekly Recap 10/2/23

Scott and Kelly recap the events of the last week including visits to:
- Lafa Mediterranean
- Piggy Pat's
- Daiker's
- Utica Coffee Roasting Co.
- Pine Hills Golf Course

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Episode 15:  We're back for NFL Week 4! A big rivalry week for the crew this week as Buffalo hosts Miami on Sunday in an early season AFC East heavyweight matchup.

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Episode 14:  Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 9/29-10/1. This is peak weekend in Old Forge for seeing the foliage change. We will definitely be spending some time there!
 
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Friday Sept. 29
Invoked Haunted House @ Ephratah Rod and Gun Club 372 Route 67 Fort Plain
6:30 pm Friday or Saturday Tickets are $16.58

Haunted Saratoga Ghost Tours walking tour Friday and Saturday @ 7pm must reserve tickets online, adults $22, children $10.

ADK Beer and Wine Train 6:30-9:00 @ Utica Train Station enjoy the view while sipping on the best wine and brews from NY. Live music by Spencer Morgan. Tickets are $55 for first class which includes hors dervs and menu available, or 38 for coach.  Complimentary beverage included with tickets.


Saturday Sept. 30
Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson tailgate party @ Shaughnessy’s Irish Pub starts at 9am

Syracuse Orange vs. Clemson: 12:00 tickets starting at $64.00

Crazy Daisies Fall Art Market 9:30-4:00 4693 Kasson Rd. Syracuse 
Every Fall we are excited to have the Fall Art Market with 50 different local artisans and vendors from all over NY.  It happens inside our 4-bay greenhouse so rain or shine. There will be pottery, painting apparel candles, tarot card reading and more.  Live music by Southy Keys at 12 and Faded Vinyl at 5. Also, on Sunday as well with Stephen Mullane from 11-1.

Mean Girls @ Landmark Theatre show at 2 and another at 8.  Tickets start at $44.00

Sunday Oct. 1
Buffalo Bills host the Miami Dolphins @1:00 PM

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Episode 13: Carrie Viti owner of the Friendly Bake Shop in Frankfort, NY comes on the show to talk about the 4th generation taking over and re-opening the bakery! The Friendly Bake Shop has been a staple of Frankfort for over 60 years.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(1:00) - Friendly Bake Shop History
(2:15) - Growing Up in the Bakery
(3:20) - Transitioning to the Next Generation
(5:30) - Temporary Hole in the Community & Grand Re-Opening
(6:45) - Nostalgia of Bakery & Memories
(7:45) - Why People Love the Bakery
(9:40) - Reaching Far From Home
(10:30) - Attention on Social Media
(12:45) - Long Baker's Hours & Baking at Capacity
(14:45) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(16:35) - Exciting Future Plans for the Bakery
(19:00) - Carrie's Local Shoutout


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Friendly Bake Shop Links:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057559835406


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Episode 12: Weekend Rewind 9/22-9/24

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their weekend including visits to:
- Fly Creek Cider Mill
- Hartwick True Blue Weekend
- Frankfort HarborFest
- FedEx Field for Bills/Commanders

Special local shout out to Saturday Spreads - Fresh fruit, curated boards, event spreads, gifts & more! Check them out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054351109920


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Episode 11:  This is NFL Week 3 and things are heating up! Current records ATS through Week 2:

Christian 2-5
Marley 3-4
Conner 2-4
Kelly 4-3
Scott 5-1

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Episode 10:  Weekend Buzz highlighting the events & happenings in CNY for 9/22-9/24

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Friday Sept. 22
Exit 33 Pirate's Weekend Fri, Sep 22, 9 PM – Sat, Sep 23, 2 AM
Exit 33 Turning Stone Casino
Join Pirate's Weekend Bar Crawl at Exit 33! Choose your day Friday or Saturday, collect treasure, and get ready for a swashbuckling fun you won't want to miss! Tickets are 33.00

CNY RV and Camping Show 
Friday - Sunday , New York State Fairgrounds 9am-6pm 

Red Shed Octoberfest Fri, Sep 22, 12 PM – Sun, Sep 24, 10 PM
Red Shed Brewery, 709 Co Hwy 33, Cooperstown, NY

Saturday Sept. 23
Author Talk and Book Signing HAUNTED CENTRAL NEW YORK with Dennis Webster
The Ghost Seekers of CNY celebrate the release of their new book "Haunted Central New York". Come and hear stories of the spookiest places in CNY. This is a culmination of a decade of ghost hunting in our region's most haunted and historic buildings.  Oneida County History Center 1608 Genesse St. @ 2pmCarrie Underwood @ Turning Stone 8pm tickets:$200-$900

Harborfest @ the Marina in Frankfort, Shawn Smith 11am, Gary Johnson 1pm, Grit and Grace 3pm, Posers 5pm, Showtime 7pm food trucks, and fireworks.

The Remsen Barn Festival of the Arts is a juried arts and crafts festival with over 250 exhibitors and a variety of food and entertainment. 10am-6pm Main st. in Remsen

Out of the Darkness Herkimer County Community Walk 10:30am-2:00pm @Herkimer County Community College

Fall Fun Days Sat, Sep 23, 10 AM – 4 PM
Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo, 5135 Rome-New London Rd, Rome, NY
Activities include tractor pull rides ($2.50), pumpkin painting, animal presentations, corn maze and more. Read more on Watertown Daily Times.

Sunday Sept. 24
Falling Leaves Road Race: 5K, 14K, and Kids run.  Registration ends on Sept. 22

Central Square Apple Festival @ 9am at the Brewerton Speedway. The Hastings Lions Club is hosting the 38th annual Central Square Apple Festival. It is a fun filled weekend for the whole family. We have amusement rides, pony rides, live entertainment, demonstrations, and approximately 100 crafters, vendors, non-profit organizations and entertainers that attend.

Drag Brunch Sun, 12 – 3 PM
Wunderbar, 201 S West St Syracuse, NY
Tickets are 33.00 includes food and coffee and tea.

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Episode 9: Another Hey Neighbor segment featuring a local legend Justin Smithson! We discuss Justin's musical background, early influences, playing 270 gigs in a year, the upcoming Frankfort HarborFest & so much more.

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Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(1:10) - Justin's Musical Background
(3:45) - Early Musical Influences
(6:10) - Musical Diversity & Different Genres
(7:55) - Changes Through the Years
(11:15) - Formation of Showtime in 1997
(13:50) - Performing Live & Doing 270 Gigs a Year
(15:40) - Memorable & Unique Performances
(17:00) - Upcoming Projects & Gigs
(18:00) - Four Different Projects & Solo Gigs
(19:40) - Justin's Vision For Future
(21:30) - Musical Taste Across Generations
(22:40) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(24:15) - Quirky Pre Show Routines
(28:10) - 3rd Annual Frankfort Harbor Fest
(31:05) - Where to Find Justin Online
(32:35) - Closing Thoughts

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Justin's Links:
Justin Solo FB - https://www.facebook.com/justinsmithsonmusic/
Showtime FB - https://www.facebook.com/showtimetheband/
Justin IG - https://www.instagram.com/justinsmithsonmusic/
Showtime IG - https://www.instagram.com/showtimetheband/

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Episode 8: Weekend Rewind 9/15-9/17

Scott and Kelly recap the events of their weekend in CNY.



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