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Help Fight Prader-Willi Syndrome With This Saturday's Halloween 13K in Endicott

Matty J — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:11:58 +0000

Ellie Johnson was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome, or PWS at age 2 in 2009. PWS is a rare genetic disorder that is due to a abnormality in the 15th chromosome, that causes an excessive preoccupation with food, which can cause obesity-related health problems. Hypotonia (sometimes called “floppy baby syndrome”), small stature, cognitive delays, and other developmental disabilities are also associated with PWS. As with many rare disorders, information and funding for research can be in short supply, which is why Ellie's family created Team HopeFull, and is having this Saturday's Halloweed 13K in Endicott, to raise money for PWS research, support and to fund grants for families living with PWS.

Get a Taste of India, Saturday at Vestal's India Day Festival

Matty J — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 17:00:50 +0000

For anyone who celebrates India's traditional food, arts, and music, there's Saturday's India Day Festival at The India Cultural Centre, 1595 Route 26 in Vestal. The festival runs from noon until six, and according to the Centre's Smitha Sivaiah, "This multicultural event includes culinary offerings, song, dance, cultural vendors, fashion, arts and crafts, children's activities and many opportunities to learn about India." Click through to learn about some of the delicious food you'll find, and details about the Festival.

Moving Violations!

Matty J — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:59:30 +0000

This pulled up next to me at a stop light on Court Street today. I had to get a picture. Yes, that Chevy Astro Van has all wheel drive, but not all of its doors. It’s not just open, it is missing. Don’t worry though, the owner has taken the big safety precaution of laying [...]

Chris Thater Memorial This Weekend. Exciting, Free Fun for the Family

Matty J — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:12:45 +0000

This weekend at Binghamton’s Recreation Park, it’s the Chris Thater Memorial cycling and running event, along with its music festival and expo. In its 29th year, the race attracts over 1,500 participants from local athletes to world-class competitors with crowds of over 10,000 spectators. The Chris Thater Memorial is dedicated in memory of Chris Thater, an [...]

Go For the Gusto, Tonight in Endicott's Little Italy

Matty J — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:14:58 +0000

Tonight’s best bet: Italian food and music hosted by Wild 104′s Italian-American Ambassador, Louie G. I can’t believe we pay him for this. Celebrate all things Italian tonight in Endicott’s “Little Italy”, with the Gusto Italian Festival. It goes from 5 until 10 tonight on O’Dell Street by George F. Johnson School. It’s an [...]

'Your Story Here' Let Us Know What's Going On

Matty J — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:49:54 +0000

One of the goals of the new wild104fm.com is to be a destination for the Southern Tier to find out what is happening in our community. We need your help. Maybe it’s a fundraising event, or a great story about an accomplished student. Tell us about your neighbor that did something nice, or news that [...]