MIX SPOTLIGHT

Betty Joan Beaudry from United Way of Mohawk Valley chatted with Big Poppa recently about the "Take & Make Meal Box" giveaway for Utica Residents on October 25th. If you're a Utica Resident & would like to reserve your food box just text "Utica Food" to 898-211. To learn more, visit www.UnitedWayMV.org

Josh Reale, The mastermind behind "Cayo Industrial Warehouse of Horror" chatted with Big Poppa recently about not only moving from the original location to their new location at 530 Harbor Way in Rome. They discussed the challenges & also new creative opportunity that comes along with such a move. Cayo Industrial's season starts Friday Oct 2nd & runs thru the end of October. Find out more at CayoIndustrial.com

Taylor Brose & Heather Beebe chatted with Big Poppa about Innovation Collective. What exactly it is, how it can help not only individuals in the area, but also help the local economy as well. They also chatted about a couple of their upcoming events including a "fireside chat" where Heather will tell her story about not only coming to CNY but also starting a business (UnStoppable You) here. Learn more at InnovationCollective.co & UnstoppableYouCoach.com

Jody Wheet from National Center For Missing & Exploited Children recently chatted with Big Poppa about "The Ride For Missing Children" had to be adjusted due to the pandemic. It will now be "Miles For Hope" where anyone can take part to help raise money. They discussed where the money goes, how all the posters that are seen across the world are produced here in CNY, & the new dangers that children face thanks to social media. If you'd like more info visit: https://www.therideformissingchildren.com/

Did you know: CNY native Trevor Jones is featured in the new HULU Original Movie "The Binge" starring Vince Vaughn? Well he is & Trevor chatted about the experience with Big Poppa. They talked about how he ended up getting the gig, how it was shot is Syracuse, when he found out the adult subject matter of the film, & what his family thought about it. Trevor is a great guy with lots of talent and we're extremely happy for his success.

New Hartford teens, Chris & Jeremy Selvarajah are two of 9 teenagers from across the country to collaborate on a book telling stories of the pandemic from a teenager's point of view. The book is called "QuaranTeen: Our New Normal" it's available on Amazon starting Aug 25th. Here are the twins chatting w/ Big Poppa on Mix 102.5

What do you do if someone at work tests positive for Covid-19? What is your home is flooded & mold has grown? You call BlueLine Disaster Solutions. Big Poppa chatted with CEO James Loy about those topics & more! you can contact BlueLine by calling 315-507-2140 or vist BlueLineSolutions.net

This month on the Slocum-Dickson Medical Moment, Big Poppa chatted with Dermatologist Dr. Yazdani. They talked about how to care for your skin during the pandemic. How to deal with/prevent skin irritation due to wearing masks, using hand sanitizer & more. Dr. Yazdani will also start having office hrs in SDMGS's Ilion location as well. For more visit SDMG.com

Attorney Kevin Leahy gives us the latest on the reopening of local courts, plus he discusses is any legal action can come from the disturbing video of a man yelling racial slurs at a woman while driving. To contact Kevin for your legal needs just visit KevinLeahyLaw.com

This month on the Slocum-Dickson Medical Moment, Big Poppa chatted with Slocum-Dickson President James Cesare, MD. They talked about the safety measures SDMG is taking to help prevent the spread of Corona virus. The process of scheduling Urgent Care & Lab appointments online & more For more visit SDMG.com