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David Fay
ROUNDING THIRD: Oh, to be young again
Oh, to be young again. It’s a constant refrain for people my age — and even those much younger. Nobody had a youth like the one you lived — ask anyone. more
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Diana Jaworski
F.O.C.U.S. Time: Get in shape
It was time for the class to begin. Others were doing it and I thought, “How difficult could this be?” Joining the weightlifting class seemed like such a clever idea at the time. more
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From left, Kevin, Gru, voiced by Steve Carell, and Stuart in a scene from “Minions: The Rise of Gru.”
REVIEW: It’s the return of the little yellow troublemakers
Do your children like the Minions? Do you find them pretty funny too? Well, good news, they made another one of those movies, and it for sure has the Minions in it doing Minion things. more
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Rev. Robert Kelly
COLUMN: Jesus offers us the big picture of what life is all about
Perhaps your elders or parents said something like “if it had teeth it would bite you” when you misplaced your keys or book bag (now it’s “where did I leave my glasses or cell phone!”). … more
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Q&A: Summer shrub color
Q: My landscape is boring! It needs color in the summer, especially in July and August. I don’t want annual flowers that have to be replanted. ... more
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Lou Parrotta
Boilermaker Road Race: Part of the Fabric of Utica
What began as a simple gesture to give back to the community that supported a family’s business is now the largest annual event in all of Utica. more
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Gregory Mattacola
COLUMN: Stock markets have a long — and interesting — history
By the time you read this, we will have celebrated another Fourth of July. As John Adams saw the holiday “It will be celebrated with pomp and parade, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this … more
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John David Fay
The day we celebrate our freedom
It’s almost a certainty that you’ve heard some of the things I’m about to relate to you. For instance — we didn’t actually declare our independence on July 4, 1776. more
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Grandmaster Clifford Crandall Jr. is ready to serve it up in the pickleball court.
COLUMN: You’re never too old for pickleball
Clifford Crandall Jr. has a message for everyone over age 60: “Get up, get moving, and enjoy yourself!” Crandall has produced a video series, “Still Alive and Kicking.” Check out the video in the gallery. more
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Joe Kelly
COLUMN: Words of advice for graduates
Again this year, not even one high school or college graduating senior has asked for my advice as they move out into the world.  School, of course, is a world of its own ... more
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Diana Jaworski
COLUMN: Dress for success
Driving towards my sister’s (Milly) home in New Jersey, I was looking forward to her accompanying me on my speaking engagement at a women’s retreat... more
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Powdery mildew on a peony plant is shown in New Paltz. The powdery white dusting is a sign of disease.
COLUMN: Combating common garden diseases
Diseases can come to your garden due to weather conditions, passed by the wind, or even carried by a visiting insect. There are three elements, which must be present to have a plant disease: a … more
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Austin Butler in a scene from “Elvis.”
REVIEW: ‘Elvis’ biopic is ultimately a downer
Elvis Presley is rightly hailed as one of the greatest musicians of all time, and the new biopic “Elvis” does a fine job of telling his life’s story. more
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Rev. Swanson
COLUMN: ‘Cast all your anxiety on him’
Recently I transported a 6’x10’ single axle trailer to be handed off to its new owner. It was really too big for the car with which it was being towed. more
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Lou Parrotta
COLUMN: Supreme Court’s ruling for Utica baker in 1905 was a landmark ruling at the time
As the United States Supreme Court ends its current term with several monumental decisions, it is fitting to remember Utican Joseph Lochner, who refused to follow a New York State statute in 1899 … more
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Fruit and vegetable scraps in a planting hole in a Glen Head garden. As kitchen scraps decompose, they add valuable nutrients to the soil to nourish plants.
Alternatives to store-bought fertilizer are all around you
The cost of everything from gas to burgers may be rising, but home gardeners growing produce have found a way at least to avoid paying $4 for a pound of tomatoes. Fertilizing those tomatoes — or … more
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Liz Weston, NerdWallet
NERD WALLET: Lessons I wish I’d learned sooner about travel
Almost every trip teaches me something about myself, the world and what not to do next time. Here are three hard-won travel lessons that may help you learn from my mistakes. Cobbling together flights … more
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Lou Parrotta
COLUMN: Pope Francis to canonize Bishop Scalabrini; once blessed Mount Carmel Church in Utica
Blessed Giovanni Battista Scalabrini (1839-1905) is to become Saint Giovanni Battista at a future consistory; the end of the formal process for sainthood. more
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Donna Thompson
COLUMN: Garden was a concern during birthday trip
Our vegetable garden had been planted and the beans and squash had begun to sprout. more
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Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Chris Evans, and Sox, voiced by Peter Sohn, in a scene from the animated film “Lightyear.”
REVIEW: ‘Lightyear’ lacks the Pixar magic
“Lightyear” is what you get when not even beloved animation studio Pixar is trying very hard. It’s no “Toy Story.” more
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