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New York Town Named Among The Best For Family Vacations
If you are looking for a great place for a coastal family vacation here in America, you don't even have to leave the state. According to one major publication, that place is right here in New York. The well-respected folks at USA Today know that, and they put together a...
Court: It’s OK if There’s Bones in Your Boneless Chicken
You might want to doublecheck your boneless chicken wings the next time you order out after a recent court ruling that says it's totally cool to have bones when something is marketed as "boneless." According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Ohio Supreme Court made 4-3 ruling this week that "just...
We Asked AI To Create A New Logo For Free Beer and Hot Wings
The show has a simple, but effective logo that has that iconic red and white that makes creating a bumper stick, or a tattoo, pretty easy. As much as we all love this logo, there is room for some...flair. A little bit of spice, persay. So who better to create...
Do You Know These 4 Upstate New York Baseball Stars? You Should!
There are many legendary baseball players who are buried in the Empire State. Most of these are buried in New York City, Westchester County, or Long Island. I once wrote a book about famous people buried in New York, and traveled to the graves of most of these player. It was quite a revealing journey. For example, perhaps the most visited sports grave in America is that of Babe Ruth. He is buried in Hawthorne, NY (Westchester County) in Gate of Heaven cemetery. Ruth's grave is quite imposing depicting a large statue of Jesus Christ with his arms around two small boys dressed up to play baseball. I have been to Ruth's grave twice. Each time I found the grave covered with trinkets, good luck charms, baseballs, bats and balls, Yankee memorabilia, personal messages, and more. All of which is gathered up and archived by the cemetery. His grave shows signs of having been visited frequently by fans.
Neil Young Announces ‘Archives Vol. III’ Box Set
Neil Young has announced the third installment of his retrospective series, Archives Vol. III. It will be released on Sept. 6. The 17-CD box set features 198 tracks, 15 of which were previously unreleased in any capacity, and another 121 of them are previously unreleased versions. All were recorded between the years 1976 and 1987. Also included is five Blu-Ray discs, which contain 11 films, four of which were previously unreleased, plus a 176-page book and a poster.
Watch Axl Rose Sing With Billy Joel at Final MSG Residency Show
On Thursday night, Billy Joel brought out a special musical guest at the final show of his Madison Square Garden residency in New York City: Axl Rose. The Guns N' Roses singer appeared a little later in Joel's 25-song set, performing covers of Wings' "Live and Let Die" and AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."
Iconic Upstate NY Boat Tour Ranked on List of North America’s Best
An incredibly popular boat tour, which has been bringing passengers as far "Upstate" in New York as you can go for generations, was named among North America's best. The tour was included in a USA Today's 10Best Readers Poll on the subject, finishing in the top-ten. It's been nearly two...
Disgraced Ex-MLBer Challenges New York Yankees’ Star to Contest [WATCH]
Jose Canseco played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, a career which included 37 games with the New York Yankees. During the late '80s and early '90s, he was one of the most feared power hitters in baseball, eclipsing 40 home runs twice during that span. He last stepped foot...
New York Named One of the Most Dangerous States for Red Lights
The number of people running red lights in New York has become a massive problem. It's an unspoken rule in Central New York to look both ways first before going through a green light. Why is that? It's because too many motorists here have a nasty habit of speeding through red lights. Sometimes, multiple cars will blow through an intersection.
This New York Camper Is Missing In the Adirondacks, If You See Him, Do Not Approach!
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are seeking the publics help in locating a missing camper last seen in the Adirondacks. Should you locate this person DO NOT APPROACH. Contact DEC immediately at 1-833-697-7264, press 2 to speak with a dispatcher directly. Take a look at the photograph...
Another Chipotle Coming To Capital Region In Great Location
One of my favorite fast-casual restaurants is Chipotle. I am excited that they are building one that will be more convenient to many hungry Capital Region residents and workers including me!. Another Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open in the Albany area, complete with a pick-up window for online...
Here’s How You Can Win a Trip to Boston to Experience Pearl Jam’s ‘Dark Matter’ World Tour at Fenway Park
Boston’s Fenway Park has seen many of the greatest moments in sports and music history– from Hall of Famers and legendary players to iconic rock bands. This September Fenway will welcome a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band to play two sold-out shows. Get ready to see Pearl Jam live at Fenway Park!
The Free Beer and Hot Wings Would Win Medals In These Olympic Sports
It's that time again when the world comes together to compete for superiority in sports and competitions people will only care about every four years (looking at you speed canoeing). Okay, I'm done being cynical. I actually am a huge fan of the Olympics, I used to sleep on the...
What Is a ‘Corpse Flower’ + Why Is It Going Viral Right Now?
Death is in the air, and people can't stop talking about it. The corpse flower is getting increased attention thanks to the rare plant currently blooming in multiple places around the U.S. How Rare If The Corpse Flower?. If you've never heard of a corpse flower, you're likely not alone....
Why Journey Hasn’t Made a Musical or Biopic Yet
As a staple of competitive singing programs and every karaoke night ever held, Journey would seem to be a natural fit for a Bohemian Rhapsody-style stage musical or biopic. They've reportedly drawn interest from the creator of TV's CSI franchise, too. There's just one problem. "We've been down that road,"...
Listen as the Police’s ‘Every Breath You Take’ Comes to Life
The Police's smash hit "Every Breath You Take" came to Sting in a rush of inspiration while visiting James Bond creator Ian Fleming's Goldeneye resort in Jamaica. "I woke up in the middle of the night with that line – 'every breath you take, every move you make, I'll be watching you' – in my head," Sting recalled in 1993. "I sat down at the piano and had written it in half an hour."
Where To Find The Best Food Trucks In The Capital Region
Food Trucks have become a go-to place for so many people and usually those trucks have some of the best food in the area. So where are the best ones?. There has never been a single time in my life that I have gotten food from a vehicle that has disappointed me. It is always delicious and it is always local.
These New York Supermarkets Rank Among the 10 Best In America
New Yorkers love supermarkets! The passion we have for our go-to stores is similar to supporting a profession sports team. The closer to Buffalo, the more Bills fans you will find and the closer to Western New York the more Wegman's fans you will find. How does Wegman's compare to...
Legendary 5-Story Bar In Downtown Saratoga Springs For Sale
If you grew up in the area or ever went out in downtown Saratoga Springs, chances are you spent many nights partying in the Saratoga City Tavern. This legendary bar has five floors of entertainment including a dance floor known as the Boom Boom Room, the rooftop bar that overlooks Caroline Street, a private room, and many bars. Saratoga City Tavern was bought by brothers Pat, Jay, and Adam Fitch in 2002. It's on the market for $4.9 million.
New York Is the Most Dangerous State for Swimming
A new warning has been issued to those wanting to swim at a New York beach or lake. New York is home to some of the most popular beaches and lakeside attractions in the entire country. The Empire State was recently found to have the 14 best beach towns in America.
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