Episode 145: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Frankfort HarborFest Committee Chairman Rick Sassone and Rock 'N Roll Mayor/Showtime member Justin Smithson. We cover what you can expect at this year's 4th Annual Frankfort HarborFest coming up on Saturday 9/21!


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:00) - Show Start
(3:45) - Event Lineup
(6:05) - Fireworks
(8:10) - Venue Stage & Sponsors
(10:25) - Vendors & Food
(13:00) - Kids Zone
(16:30) - Planning the Event
(18:50) - All Day Event
(21:30) - Amphitheater Future
(26:05) - Why Should Go to HarborFest?


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HarborFest Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075981015255


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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 144 - Listen as Scott and Kelly preview the weekend ahead in CNY.

• Old Forge Marathon Weekend

Friday September 6th
• First Friday at Munson - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
• Hootie & the Blowfish at Lakeview - 7:00 PM

Saturday September 7th
• Cheers For Canines at Seven Hamlets


Sunday September 8th
•

Upcoming
• Fall Paint Party by Creative Street x Pine Hills - Monday 9/16

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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
LLL Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/home

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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 143: This week's Hey Neighbor marks one year of the podcast! Scott and Kelly are joined by the third member of their team, J Spina (Vuew Media) as they recap the first 52 weeks of the Love Living Local 315 podcast.


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Start
(2:00) - J's Background
(3:00) - Favorite Moments & Episodes
(6:05) - Upgrading to Studio
(9:00) - Challenges & Obstacles
(11:15) - Listener Highlights
(12:30) - Where We're Headed
(15:00) - User Generated Content
(20:40) - Working Together as a Couple
(24:00) - Evolution Through Year 1
(26:20) - Funny & Standout Moments
(28:45) - Carving Our Niche
(32:30) - Website Platform Vision


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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 142 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their last week in CNY and preview the weekend ahead.

• New York State Fair (August 21st - September 2nd)
• 2024 Adirondack Independence Musical Festival in Lake George (All Weekend)
• Showtime at Daiker's (All Weekend)

Friday August 30th
• Blood Drive Sylvan Beach American Legion Post 1152 - 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• Ommegang Fire Pit Fridays - 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Saturday August 31st
• Woodland Brewery Yard Sale - 10:00 AM
• Brunch & Plants Pop Up at The Colgate Inn - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday September 1st
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Recap Shout Outs
• Canal Side Inn (Little Falls)
• Blue Mingo Grill (Cooperstown)
• Tomato Pie Taste Test
  // Roma
  // Napoli's
  // Holland Farms
  // Fratello's
  // Daniele's
  // Salvatore's

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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
LLL Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/home

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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 141: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Martino Rocco, QB of the Defending Section 3 Champion, Frankfort Schuyler Maroon Knights.


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:00) - Show Start
(3:30) - Dealing with Defensive Attention
(5:00) - Offseason Work & Preparation
(6:10) - What Keeps Martino Motivated
(6:50) - Struggles & Obstacles
(8:50) - Leading Team as a Senior
(12:15) - 8 Man Football
(15:20) - College Plans
(23:45) - Rapid Fire Questions Start

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Martino's Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tino_rocco.9


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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 140 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their last week in CNY and preview the weekend ahead.

• New York State Fair (August 21st - September 2nd)
• Honey & Salt Bakery Opening - 10:00 until sold out (Saturday & Sunday)


Thursday August 22nd
• Sunset Sips at Utica Zoo

Friday August 23rd
• 12 North Karaoke Night - 8:00 PM - Midnight

Saturday August 24th
• Art Music Festival (Clinton) - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Metal at the Marina (Frankfort) - 2:00 PM
• Glow in the Dark Golf Scramble at Holland Heights - 7:45 PM

Sunday August 25th
•

Local Farmers Markets
// Herkimer County
• Herkimer - Thursdays (3:00 - 6:00 PM)
• Mohawk Valley Community Market - Fridays (Noon - 6:00)
• Old Forge - Fridays (1:00 - 5:00 PM)
• Dolgeville - Saturdays
• Frankfort - Saturdays
• Little Falls - Saturdays
• Richfield Springs - Saturdays

// Oneida County
• Clinton - Thursdays
• Oneida County at Union Station - Saturdays
• Utica - Wednesdays (8:00 - 5:00 PM)
• Whitesboro - Mondays (2:00 - 7:00 PM)
• New Hartford - Wednesdays (2:30 - 6:30 PM)
• Rome - Wednesdays (2:30 - 6:30 PM)



Recap Shout Outs
• Voss'
• Fiberdyne Labs
• Herkimer County Fair
• Valeriano's
• Ocean Blue
• Roma's
• Dr. Ahn
• 15 Church Restaurant
• The Merc
• Henry's Irish Tavern




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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
LLL Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/home


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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 139: On this episode we're joined by Austin Evanchak, organizer of the upcoming Metal at the Marina in Frankfort! 

Craft vendors, food available at Salamone's Pizza truck, Catalin's Spanish Cuisine, & alcohol sold by Heelpath Brewing Co., a wondeful local microbrewery creating several craft beers on tap!!

This is a 100% volunteered based event, put on by those who love the local metal community and want to see it grow into what it deserves to be!

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Show Intro
(0:15) - Inspiration Behind the Event
(0:40) - What You Can Look Forward To
(1:45) - CNY Music Scene
(2:35) - Importance of Frankfort
(4:30) - Evolution of the Local Metal Scene
(6:30) - Misconceptions
(8:15) - Memorable Moment For Austin
(11:45) - Is Rock Dead?
(12:55) - Event Details
(13:15) - What is Success For the Event?
(14:45) - Finding More Information & Lineup


Complete Lineup:
SLUM LORD music (Verona) - 2pm-2:30pm
Blooded (Watertown) - 3pm-3:30pm
Karen. - band (Geneva) - 4pm-4:30pm
Seventh Siege (Utica) - 5pm-5:30pm
Inertia (Buffalo) - 6pm-6:30pm
Grave Sight (Rochester) - 7pm-7:30pm
Nights of Malice (New Jersey) - 8pm-9pm


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Metal at the Marina Links:
Event FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/3672330589705633
Austin FB: https://www.facebook.com/SuperChaks

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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 138: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Christina Sprague, owner of Sprague's Collision Center in New York Mills.

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(0:50) - Show Start
(1:15) - Sprague's Backstory
(2:30) - Challenges in Shifting to New Career
(3:20) - Working with Husband
(4:35) - Biggest Surprise or Challenge in Business
(6:55) - Repair Process & Misconceptions
(9:15) - Lifetime Warranty & Original Parts
(9:40) - New World of Pricing
(11:00) - Rental Car Fleet
(13:35) - Sprague Team & Culture
(15:00) - Systems & Processes
(17:30) - Community
(19:05) - Expansion & Future
(20:00) - Scaling
(20:50) - Younger Team & Internship Opportunity
(24:05) - Entrepreneurship & Making Sacrifices
(27:35) - Living in CNY
(28:40) - Rapid Fire Questions Start


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Tre's Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spraguescollision
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SpraguesCollision
Website: https://www.spraguescollision.com

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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 137 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their last week in CNY and preview the weekend ahead.

• Madison Bouckville Antique Week (12-18)
• Herkimer County Fair

Friday August 16th
• Dierks Bentley at Lakeview - 7:00 PM

Saturday August 17th
• Bunch & Plants at Baggs Square Brewery - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM


Sunday August 18th
• Yoga on the Terrace at Meier's Creek Brewing Company - 10:30 AM
• Poor Tim at Seven Hamlets - 2:00 - 5:00 PM


Recap Shout Outs
• Perri's Pub (SSHS Fundraiser)
• Franco's Pizzeria
• Joey's at 307
• Derek Meka - Precision Financial Group
• A&M Photography
• Bob Kritzer


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Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
LLL Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/home


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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 136: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Tre Llanos aka tr3boy & shotwithtr3 on Instagram.

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:15) - Show Start
(1:45) - Tre's Background
(3:15) - Transition to Small School Upstate
(5:15) - After High School
(7:00) - Creative Beginnings
(9:30) - Starting in Videography
(12:15) - Investing in Equipment & Mic'd Up Content
(14:00) - Confidence
(14:40) - TikTok Creator & Brand Work
(18:15) - Growing shotwithtr3 organically
(20:25) - Big Picture Goals
(23:05) - Balance & Priorities
(24:10) - Rapid Fire Questions Start



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Tre's Links:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/tr3boy
IG: https://www.instagram.com/shotwithtr3
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@officialtr3boy

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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
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/