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Winter snowbanks may still dominate, but spring is arriving in Central New York. Nicky Doodles and Martha’s Dandee Creme open March 14, and Harpoon Eddie’s kicks off its 42nd season March 13.

This winter has been extremely rough, which is why many of us are so eager to experience the first signs of spring. One of the most popular signs is when ice cream shops in the Mohawk Valley officially open up shop for the season. Here's when the soft-serve starts flowing.

Nothing tastes better on a hot summer day than cold ice cream. It's a fact. However, there are some places that have better soft serve than others, but where are they located?

Spring is near. An iconic ice cream shop has opened for the season in Central New York. A sure sign warmer weather is on the way.

It's never too cold to get ice cream! Quench your cravings this winter close to home in Central New York.

The countdown is on. Ice Cream shops are gearing up to start serving cool treats for the season. So even though it may not feel like it, at least it's beginning to LOOK like spring in Central New York.

It's one of the biggest signs in Central New York that spring is on the way: when Nicky Doodles announces they're opening for the season.

In the dead of summer, there is nothing like a cold ice cream cone. Luckily for us in the Utica area, we have a lot of places that are downright incredible!

It's beginning to look a lot like Spring in Utica/Rome even if it doesn't feel like it. Ice cream parlors have started serving up cool treats for the season in central New York, with some offering new options.

Isn't it crazy to start thinking about summer with all the snow we have right now?