What started seven years ago in a tiny 1,800 sq ft room with just a couple of days a week has exploded into one of the Mohawk Valley’s favorite shopping destinations.

Renewed & Rescued on North Main Street in Herkimer now fills nearly 12,000 square feet, boasts 42 vendors, over 500 consignors, and draws customers from as far away as Japan and South America.

In a brand-new episode of the Building Local Business podcast, owner Tammy Crossway sat down with host Carl Ulinski to share the remarkable journey: from quitting her nonprofit CFO career after a “mid-life crisis,” to taking over the old Wakefield Furniture space next door, opening seven days a week, and still having a waiting list for new vendors.

The Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully talk political news, give our insights, along with top analysis. Starting with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wanting to institute a travel ban on citizens from over 30 countries. This comes on the heels of a man from Afghanistan who allegedly shot two National Guard members. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who emigrated to the U.S. from Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal, has been charged with first-degree murder after one of the two victims, West Virginia National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, died of wounds sustained in the Nov. 26 shooting. The second victim, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe was critically wounded. Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty. Noem issued a scathing tweet saying these illegal immigrants are leeches and we do not want them here! Frank believes there should be a program in place for illegals who are contributing to society, working a job, paying taxes, and having a way to come forward and go through a process to become American citizens. Dave believes that illegals have to go regardless of whether they are causing problems or not. We can't take care of our country until we take care of ourselves first, and that means removing illegals. We also talk about the Russia and Ukraine conflict, Russia continues to attack Ukraine, and there are major cities that Putin wants. Frank believes that if Zelensky gives up the land, it will stop the war. Dave thinks giving Putin what he wants is only going to make him go after more. A wild episode of Rebel Republic.

The coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully discuss many of the current political issues facing our nation. We talk about the prosecution of former FBI director James Comey being delayed after a judge ruled the prosecutor in Virginia, Cameron McGowan Currie, was illegally appointed, and the charges were dismissed without prejudice . We talk about the interest rate on homeowners moving to 8 percent in 2026, and then another 8 percent in 2027.

My guest is Cody Connor. If you’re local, you probably have heard of him through the years! A stand-up guy- when you hear his name, everyone says - Oh yeah, we love him!

I asked him to be my guest this week, and I wasn’t really sure why - perhaps it was because he and his fiancée Jessica have launched a new Airbnb, but through our conversations prepping for today’s talk, it seemed to be evident “why.” 

I hope you’ll enjoy this great podcast of faith and testimony from an everyday local guy like you and me. Be Blessed.

Luke 6:38 

In a heartfelt and action-packed episode of the Small Town Life podcast, Herkimer County Hunger Coalition leaders Ray Lenarcic and Kelly Brown sat down with host Dave Warner to issue urgent holiday calls to action that every local resident needs to hear.

Now in its 26th year, the beloved Gram Lorraine Children’s Christmas Program continues to match generous sponsors with hundreds of local children who might otherwise wake up to an empty Christmas morning. With detailed wish lists (sizes, favorite colors, toys, and games – no names revealed), the program has helped an estimated 10–15,000 kids since 1999.

Coats, boots, bikes, and even Christmas trees are part of the giving this year, and late-arriving families mean more sponsors and donations are still desperately needed.

Coach Dave Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully discuss our republic. Talk of Trump's assassin having 17 different social media accounts was leaked after being kept private. Trying to say the man was a ghost who acted alone is not at all accurate. We talk about the rise in health care costs. Frank believes we have enough money and intelligence to provide genuine universal health care that is a better system than those in other countries. The rising cost of a college education, where kids graduating expect to make six figures, enjoy paid vacations, pensions, and 401 (k) s. But no sweat equity.

Rocky Corigliano, Rome's legendary Quarterback, who starred at RFA before playing at Fordham University, joins forces with Steve Cully, the best podcast host in the Universe, to talk about College Football. We have never met; we are local content creators and podcasters who follow each other. We connected and decided to do a show together. College Football Clarity, we break down the complex rankings and go over who is slated to make the playoffs this year. We also discuss the transfer portal, NIL money, and how much it has changed the game. Teams improving overnight: Indiana is having its second 10-win season in the last 50 years; Vanderbilt, an SEC doormat with only two losses, and Ohio State is in the clear #1. But the rest of the field can change significantly in 2 weeks. The coaches who were fired already, James Franklin, Brian Kelly, and Hugh Freeze, to name a few. We are both happy that Franklin landed the job at Virginia Tech and wanted to keep coaching, even though he could have sat at home collecting money. A fun show that people will enjoy listening to. You get two guys from the area who played division 1 college football, also coached, which provides a unique perspective, analysis, and insight. Enjoy!

We've all faced those gut-wrenching moments: not making the team, losing the big game, or watching a dream crumble. But what if those "failures" were actually stepping stones to something greater? In the newest episode of the inspiring podcast Tiffany and Friends, host Tiffany delves into her personal story of closing her second business location, transforming what could have been a defeat into a powerful opportunity for growth, gratitude, and renewed focus.

Rebel Republic with Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully continues to be the number 1 conservative political talk show in New England, along with parts of the Northeast. Rebel Republic with Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully continues to be the number 1 conservative political talk show in New England, along with parts of the Northeast. We are the number 1 independent political show, with no affiliation to Fox, Newsmax, or any major media outlet. Our numbers grow because we have started a revolution of truth. Many are terrified to hear what is really going on; however, we focus on educating people because our network news is biased and controls the narrative. We discuss the ending of the government shutdown.... for now. In 40 days, what has been accomplished? What was it all for? Who benefited? It is sad to see this tactic used; Congress and the Senate are not affected, and they are still paid every week. We see the FAA workers suffer, people who need SNAP benefits suffer, and every day working Americans pay the price, while our decision makers sacrifice nothing.We discuss whether shutting down the government was successful. All we have now is an extension to get a deal done. We have no real idea what the Affordable Care Act will look like. Medicare, Medicaid, where will the answers be? The Democratic party has fractured, lacking leadership, who is driving the boat? Everyone has an agenda, and a few on the left are losing sleep over the direction of our country. A powerful episode, ignorance is bliss, while our media knows how to keep control. With knowledge, facts, and an understanding of our future, we can't sit back; we will contribute so that citizens know the truth.

In a candid and inspiring episode of the Building Local Business podcast, host Carl Ulinski sits down with Jacob Manning, owner of SurePrint Pack N Ship in Ilion, New York. From ditching Long Island's hustle for small-town charm to navigating startup challenges and holiday shipping chaos, Manning reveals how he's building a thriving pack, ship, and print hub that's filling a vital gap in the Mohawk Valley community.

All new Rebel Republic with Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully as we continue to dig into the government shutdown. Frank and Dave were disappointed with my hosting performance last week, so Frank took the reins. He started by asking whether we should provide aid and financial support to countries in Africa that need help. I said we have to take care of our problems at home before we do anything. Dave mentions how the longer the shutdown goes, the angrier people will become and we could see total backlash on all politicians, this was an intense episode of Rebel.

Coach Schuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and Steve Cully are back as we review election night. We break down the mayoral race in NY City, the Governors races in New Jersey and Virginia. Mamdani was victorious in NY but we firmly believe if Curtis Silwa had dropped out, Andrew Cuomo may have actually won, or had a better chance to. Sliwa took key votes away in important districts that would have made things interesting. Zohran Mamdani can sure talk the talk, but we are about to find out if he can walk the walk. Mikie Sherril is the new governor of New Jersey after dominating  Jack Ciattarelli winning by 13 points. Both NY City and New Jersey had record turnouts for voters. In Virginia, democrat Abigail Spanberger was elected as the first female governor in the history of the state. Experts point out people and politicians are already fed up with Trump, this is only the beginning as midterm elections next year could change things significantly.

In a candid episode of the Small Town Life podcast, Village of Ilion Mayor John Stephens joined hosts Scott Kinville and Dave Warner to discuss pressing local issues.

Stephens provided an in-depth update on the village's ongoing water infrastructure project, which began in 2018 and is nearing completion with new filtration systems to address discoloration. He emphasized the need for patience from residents as flushing and repairs continue.

The conversation also delved into collaborative efforts among Mohawk Valley mayors, including shared services like code enforcement and office supplies to combat declining populations and rising costs.

Stephens highlighted challenges with the Remington Arms property, including security concerns, power needs for potential redevelopment (possibly as a data center), and the importance of holding owners accountable.

Stephens didn't hold back on regional struggles, from utility rate hikes to the potential dissolution of small villages if major projects fail.

In another episode of Carl Ulinski's Building Local Business podcast, electronics whiz Michael Taylor of Tailored Computer Care recounts his journey from self-taught coder and National Guard military police officer to full-time tech troubleshooter.

Kicking off as a 2009 side hustle amid deployments and night classes, Taylor hit pause on repairs—until a 2023 epiphany led him to ditch corporate gigs for good. Now thriving in Ilion's Central Plaza (next to LabCorp and Dollar General), he's rebuilt his shop bigger and better, partnering with the Ship & Print store for seamless shipping and printing synergies.

Seve Cully with Coach Dave Scuman, VOICE OF REASON FRANK CRISTIANO, and me as we continue to discuss the government shutdown. Small Business owners are unhappy and concerned as the shutdown enters its 5th week; they are losing billions of dollars in government funding. We talk about the outrageous cost of college tuition. For many schools, it's between 70 K and 90 K, and that's why this generation is disenfranchised. Kids are spending a small fortune, graduating with degrees, and expecting to start a 6-figure-income job. Frank and Dave discuss the loss of "sweat equity" as Frank shares that he grew up in a small house, while his father worked as much as he could to save money. After he scraped together enough cash, he started his own business, Tony's Pizzeria, in Washington Mills, which Frank runs today. Dave moved in with his father and built his company from the ground up, doing football camps. It took years to become successful. The guys believe social media has corrupted our society. Young people see these influencers driving nice cars, living in mansions, and they want it. Damn it, they spent $300,000 on a college education and deserve that lifestyle. They are impulsive and don't want to save money, work for that life; it has to happen NOW!

This week I talk about college football and the firing of coaches going on. Universities are spending so much money now on players, coaching salaries are high, they don't have time to wait. It has been hit or miss. We catch up on the NFL and do the NY Giants have a franchise QB in Jaxson Dart?

In the next episode, Judge Gregory Amoroso pulls back the curtain on a legal career that zigzagged from summer camp counselor to negotiating Woodstock '99 contracts at 3 a.m. On the latest episode of the Small Town Life podcast, host Dave Warner questions the lifelong Rome resident about his run for New York State Supreme Court – a seat covering six counties and over a million people.

With early voting just days away on October 25 and Election Day on November 4, Mayor Deborah Kaufman returned to The Inside View podcast for her sixth chat with host Ralph Renzulli, delivering a candid update on the city's fiscal tightrope, a pivotal ballot referendum, and glimmers of hope amid ongoing challenges.

Ralph Renzulli is back and interviews eleven of the twelve candidates who are running for City Council in Little Falls, New York.

Ralph Renzulli is back and interviews eleven of the twelve candidates who are running for City Council in Little Falls, New York.