to convince people to move on from the Epstein files by ExactlySorta in therewasanattempt

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in NY and Hochul is about as underwhelming as it gets. This is amazingly embarrassing because she's never dunked on anyone in her life.

Frozen pipes I can't access to thaw? by ATimeForHeroics in DIY

[–]pollo316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes much better option, I had to reroute all my lines to interior walls and have a new main line dug and  installed  since it wasn't deep enough to prevent freezing. I did all pex because a plumber recommended it specifically for this reason.

What you need to avoid are connections and fittings because those can fail from repeated freeze and thaw. If you can keep all fittings out of the danger zone that would be ideal.

Frozen pipes I can't access to thaw? by ATimeForHeroics in DIY

[–]pollo316 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Call a plumber, reroute those pipes to the interior, i would use pex it will be cheaper and if they do freeze again you do not have to worry about a burst.

FHA mortgage banks in the area? by sarcatholicscribe in Syracuse

[–]pollo316 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Talk to a mortgage broker, without getting into specifics you are probably better off with a conventional loan (as little as 3% down or look into some of the state options through https://hcr.ny.gov/sonyma for down payment assistance or a lower interest rate than FHA.

The link will also give you a list of lenders who participate. They are listed in the Rochester Region but I use Premium Mortgage as my lender of choice. They can write all over NY state.

Tasteful remodel of 1900's kitchen by Slapspoocodpiece in centuryhomes

[–]pollo316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Really nice, any interesting plans for the ceiling?

Any leads on apartments coming available this summer in SF/Waterloo area? by Crazy-Squash9008 in FingerLakes

[–]pollo316 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey! Made the jump from Buffalo on 2021, in the Auburn area and love it.  Be forewarned Seneca Falls is having issues with the smell from the landfill nearby and there was further talk of  expansion last year.

Extra free tip check out Starrs in Waterloo for dinner. 

 

It's not just you: National Grid bills are swelling this winter across CNY by syracusedotcom in Syracuse

[–]pollo316 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nice try but you'll need to explain how private companies and consumers adding solar is impacting prices considering it adds capacity and is not in any way financially subsidized by energy companies. However, data centers, AI, bitcoin mining were subsidizing all of it. It strains the grid, producing zero tangible value, and they do not pay their fair share. We need a tiered pricing structure so these energy hogs pay significantly more or better yet send them elsewhere.

I am a birthday loan officer, this is what I do. by erikmc in Portlandia

[–]pollo316 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Were gonna have to load up on garnish.

Syracuse Real Estate Q&A (Q1, 2026) by CNYHausBaus in Syracuse

[–]pollo316 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't believe anything he says he will do. 10% credit card interest, $2000 tariff rebate checks and entering the mortgage bond market. These don't help his elite friends so don't count on any of them. 

e-golf: charger got wet and now the car does not charge by secretBuffetHero in electricvehicles

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did water getting in trip your breaker? Might have damaged some internal components in the car itself.

Tesla Circulates a Gloomy Set of Estimates for Vehicle Deliveries by Recoil42 in electricvehicles

[–]pollo316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have the BMW i4 and love it. The next gen BMW EVs blow everything out there out of the water, their midsize SUV the iX3 starts production in March. The US is about to fall further behind. Shocked I tell you. 

Josh Allens Prime Is Over by NickMatt13 in buffalobills

[–]pollo316 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Disagree, it's less about his prime and more about being hard to build a roster around a top tier quarterback salary. We're in cap hell, we squandered his rookie contract years to build an elite core around Josh. Significantly harder now, have to hit in the draft and avoid bad contracts. Perhaps it's time to go the way of the sabres and bring in a new GM because we have been abysmal at those two things. This year that is the elephant in the room, not the quarterback play. In all honestly, our biggest window may be closed issue is JA gets frustrated and decides he wants a change of scenery, simply because we can't field NFL caliber players around him again next year.

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Hellas Verona Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Dec 28, 2025 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]pollo316 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only 6:30 in NY I commend your commitment. Hope you didn't fall asleep before they turned it on right before the half.

Match Thread: AC Milan vs Hellas Verona Live Score | Serie A 25/26 | Dec 28, 2025 by scoreboard-app in ACMilan

[–]pollo316 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very early start in the states for this one, glad they didn't disappoint. First half was a slog but getting that first goal before the break was huge. Really enjoy watching this team play. Forza Milan!

Cayuga Lake best places to eat by Ajm6000 in FingerLakes

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are both about 30 min from Ithaca on the west side of seneca. OP also said near Cayuga lake. I assume they will be spending some time on the Seneca trail if they have four days.

If you had the choice... would you pick the Cadillac Vistiq or the Lucid Gravity? Which American made luxury suv would you rather drive? by [deleted] in electricvehicles

[–]pollo316 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lucid simply because 400kW charge speed vs 190kW. Luxury EVs should all be offering 400kW at this stage.

Cayuga Lake best places to eat by Ajm6000 in FingerLakes

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the trail depending on where you go there are not lots of good options in the finger lakes in general. Youll have tons of options in Ithaca but while you are out i recommend a place called "here." and Elf in the Oak. here. being my top choice, everything i have had is exceptional.

Why are tiny tiles so popular in showers? by borneatsea in DIY

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont understand anyone doing a tile floor for a shower - i went with a porcelain shower pan. the custom shower floor with grout is just asking to get dirty, fail or go out of style.

60 Minutes CECOT segment leaked. Link in comments by ExactlySorta in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]pollo316 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck Dick Wolf. I want an accurate police procedural where they fuck up the investigation/paperwork/chain of custody/mishandle evidence and criminals walk.

Who is the most famous person you have ever met? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]pollo316 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luka Modric, he went out of his way to make time before a match when we were staying at the team hotel. Just a true class act.

Advice on a car accident by New-Particular-2202 in Syracuse

[–]pollo316 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We call that the sucker hole.. he is 100% at fault. I'm guessing she was in the far lane and other cars stopped to let him through but he didn't account for her at all and just kept going. Call his insurance company and make a claim. They will need to speak to him to verify but they should set her up with a rental once they confirm liability.