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Solvay, NY · Lifestyle

Power 93.7 WBLK

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Western New York Native Voice Of Beloved Christmas Character

You Might Hear A Western New York Accent When You Watch This Movie

New York · 3d

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From tire shop to Syracuse dining landmark: Dinosaur Bar-B-Que building turns 100

There’s a story behind every Syracuse building. This is one of them. Some Syracuse places do not need a street number or name. A single word lets you know where to go. If someone told you to “meet them at the Dinosaur” any proper 315-er would know they’re talking about the famous barbecue joint at 246 West Willow St. Since its opening in 1988, it has become the most (choose your favorite over-used adjective here) beloved, iconic or legendary food spot in the city.

Syracuse, NY · 2d

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 1d

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Pull Up A Stool At These 7 Small-Town New York Taverns Pouring Beer And Frying Wings Since Before You Were Born

Some of the best meals in New York are not found in fancy dining rooms but in old taverns on village main streets, where the bar stools have been warm for decades. From a Western New York spot famous for beef on weck to an 1800s blacksmith shop turned wing joint near Albany, these seven places have fed their towns longer than many of us have been alive.

New York · 1d

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Most Holy Rosary fundraiser highlights community support for Syracuse neighborhood school

STRATHMORE, N.Y. — Local restaurants, businesses and community members are coming together Saturday to support Most Holy Rosary Elementary School as it hosts its annual Taste of Strathmore fundraiser. The event, scheduled for 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 7, will bring guests to the school’s gymnasium at 1031 Bellevue...

Syracuse, NY · 1d

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New York's Former Army Base Is A Historic National Monument With Reconstructed Fort Buildings

This fort in upstate New York played an important role in the American Revolution. Now, you can visit to see reconstructed buildings and beautiful scenery.

Rome, NY · 2d

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Hudson Valley's Luckiest Store Sells Another Half-Million Lottery Ticket

What's widely known as the luckiest store in the Hudson Valley has struck gold yet again with another major lottery payout

Newburgh, NY · 3d

New York State News

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New York Pizzerias Worth A Detour Include 6 Hudson Valley Spots

A new list of New York pizzerias worth pulling over for includes six spots right here in the Hudson Valley and Catskills.

New York · 2d

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Billy Joel at Home: 10 Photos of the Piano Man Through the Decades

For Billy Joel, New York is more than just a place. It's an inextricable part of what makes the singer who he is. "My speech patterns are New York. The music that I like, it was all New York–based. That's what I think of when I think of home," he said in his 2025 HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. "It's my roots."

New York · 4d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 22h

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What's on the Menu? Chicken Thigh Egg Foo Young

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — In this week's, "What's on the Menu?", segment on Weekend Today in Central York, viewers learn how to make Chicken Thigh Egg Foo Young. Watch the clip above for step-by-step instructions. Matt Read will appear on NBC3 Sunday mornings at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m.!. Recipe:

Syracuse, NY · 18h

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Stryker the Harbor Seal predicts winter in WNY

Aquarium of Niagara’s rescued seal predicts just how much WNY will need to bundle up. For the seventh year in a row, the Aquarium of Niagara turned to its unique, in-house weather prognosticator to deliver this year’s winter weather outlook: Stryker, the rescued harbor seal. According to Stryker’s prediction Friday, Western New Yorkers can expect only a “Cold” winter instead of a particularly “Frigid” one.

Niagara Falls, NY · 2d

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12 Diners Across America Known For Their Specialty Eggs

Discover American diners serving standout egg dishes, from Syracuse frittatas and St. Louis Slingers to Texas breakfast tacos. Explore regional specialties and classic breakfast favorites at iconic eateries across the country.

Syracuse, NY · 4d

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 13h

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This Magical Cider Bar In New York Will Make You Feel Like You’re In Europe

There’s a place in Accord, New York where you can sip handcrafted cider under an open sky, surrounded by apple trees and barrel tables, and completely forget that you have a dentist appointment on Tuesday. That place is Westwind Orchard, and it’s the kind of discovery that makes you...

Accord, NY · 1d

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One of America's Best Christmas Trees Is Made of Beer Kegs in Upstate NY

Forget the ornaments! This Upstate New York Christmas tree is made of more than 500 beer kegs, and it's up for a national award!

Rochester, NY · 3d

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What New York Homeowners Should Know Before Oak Wilt Reaches Their Tree

A healthy-looking tree in full leaf can drop nearly its whole canopy in about a month, in the middle of summer. No storm, no drought, just green and bronze leaves piling up on the lawn in July. I didn’t expect a culprit this small to cause that much trouble. A...

New York · 1d

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Deer glut inspires hunter retention effort

Deer don’t have many natural predators left in New York. Wolves and mountain lions, animals normally at the top of the food chain, are gone. So, that leaves it up to hunters to manage deer populations. Read the full transcript below:. Lucas Willard: This is WAMC’s Northeast Notebook. I’m...

New York · 3d

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9 Steps New York Gardeners Take to Bring Faded Mums Back Bushier Next Fall

Those scraggly brown stems on your porch flowers are secretly doing a winter job most of us overlook. Research from the University of Minnesota found that unpruned plants often survived cold winters better than trimmed ones. I have to admit that I used to toss my faded autumn pots straight...

New York · 2d