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.

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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.