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Billy Joel Adds More Concert Stops With Sting
Billy Joel has announced four additional concerts with Sting, including stops in Indianapolis; Syracuse, New York; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Salt Lake City. All of them are scheduled for 2025. See a complete list of dates below. Neither Joel nor Sting has ever appeared at Indianapolis' Lucas Oil Stadium, which...
Over 50,000 Recently Ticketed For Speeding In New York State
Significantly more tickets than expected were issued by police in a few days. The Governor's Traffic Safety Committee is releasing the results of its latest Speed Awareness Week campaign. Over 50,000 Tickets Issued In 1 Week. In 2023, police issued around 30,000 tickets during Speed Awareness Week. In 2024, between...
COVID Increases Your Chance Of Diabetes In New York, How To Avoid
A newly-published report says there's a likely link between COVID and diabetes. But there are a few ways you can try and protect yourself. Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine report that the virus that causes COVID-19 can induce "new cases of diabetes" and "worsens complications" in people who already have diabetes.
U2 Announces New ‘How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb’ Album
U2 has announced the release of a new album titled How to Re-Assemble an Atomic Bomb comprised of previously unreleased songs from their 2004 album, How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb. The album, which will be released on Nov. 29, arrives a week after a remastered 20th-anniversary edition of the...
Historic Revolutionary War Artifacts Now on Display in Westchester, NY
In just a couple of short years, the United States of America will be celebrating an incredible milestone. July 4, 2026, will mark 250 years since America's founding. Collectively as a nation, we would not be able to celebrate this upcoming milestone if it were not for our fledgling nation's incomprehensible victory over the then all-powerful British Empire in the Revolutionary War.
Shootings Down 60% In Parts Of Hudson Valley, 30% In New York State
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the Hudson Valley leads the state in terms of fewer shootings. On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that shootings resulting in injury declined 28 percent through August compared to the same eight-month period last year. Shootings Down 30% Across New York State In 2024. "The 28...
Ozzy Osbourne: Cocaine Was the ‘Meaning of Life’ to Black Sabbath
Ozzy Osbourne has reflected upon his years of drug abuse in Black Sabbath. During a recent appearance on The Madhouse Chronicles Podcast, Osbourne and his close friend, guitarist Billy Morrison, exchanged anecdotes about their respective histories with addiction. “In Sabbath, when we discovered cocaine, it was like the meaning of...
You Can Now Report Some Disgusting Public Bathrooms In New York
Ever walk into a public bathroom and instantly regret it? Well, now you or others can stop that from happening. Metro-North riders who are upset over dirty and smelly bathrooms now have a way to report them. MTA Metro-North Railroad Wants You To Report Smell Bathrooms. MTA Metro-North Railroad announced...
Truck Crash on New York State Thruway Scatters Shampoo & Debris All Over Road
Hair so healthy, it shines! Clean, healthy hair may not be your top concern however if you found yourself driving to over a stretch of road coated in a slippery substance such as shampoo or conditioner. This strange scenario is what some drivers in New York faced after a multi-vehicle crash, according to authorities.
Why Is Nerds Candy Called Nerds? The Sweet Reason Will Make You Smile.
While doing some “research” for an article called 16 Totally Awesome '80s Candies We Were Obsessed With, I stumbled across something that took me right back. You can’t make that list without mentioning the iconic candy, Nerds—but it brought back memories for a whole other reason.
N.J. Lifeguard Stand Mysteriously Appears in Different State
How did a lifeguard stand from the Jersey Shore wind up on a beach in a completely different state?. Police are still trying to unravel a mystery that occurred this week at a beach in Delaware. Fenwick Island police shared the image of a large, red lifeguard stand sitting on the sand. While it may not seem out of place for a lifeguard chair to be on the beach, it is if it's from a beach over 100 miles away.
The Cure Returns After 16 Years With ‘Songs of a Lost World’
The Cure has confirmed Songs of a Lost World, their long-awaited follow-up to 2008's Top 20 Billboard hit 4:13 Dream. It's set for release on Nov. 1. Presales are already underway. Check out the album cover art and preview "Alone" below. Frontman Robert Smith has said this new song ultimately...
New York’s Family Ski Mountain Hosts First-Ever Fall Fest
If you’ve only seen Mount Peter decked in winter white, wait until you see New York’s family mountain donning its fall colors. On Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, the home of skiing, tubing and snowboarding will host its first-ever Fall Fest, with music, delicious foods, regional craft beverages, plenty of fun activities for the kids and live music at this family themed event. Parking is just $10 per car, so load up the family and friends and head to the mountain for a day of fantastic memories.
How New Yorkers Can Stop Political Text Messages and Calls
New York residents are being bombarded by political text messages they never signed up for. Experts say there is a way to stop it. It seems like every hour I'm getting a text alert from candidates from both parties asking me for my vote, a donation or to volunteer for their campaign. I'm not sure how I got on the lists for both Democrats and Republicans, but it's been driving me bonkers.
Breaking: Horrific Crash Causing Massive Delays In Hudson Valley, New York
A fiery "wrong-way" crash between a car and a tractor-trailer left at least one person reportedly dead and is causing delays during the morning commute. A horrific scene is ongoing in Orange County, as of this writing. Parts of Route 17 Closed In Orange County, New York. As of 5:30...
2 New York Regions Named Best For Fall Foliage, Hudson Valley Snubbed
On September 22nd, 2024, the air became a bit crisper, pumpkin candles were lit and apple cider was poured. It was officially the first day of fall. Many will agree that the best part of fall is the beautiful fall foliage colors. Locals will say that the mid-Hudson region has some of the best fall foliage spots, but we may be biased.
Cursive Writing Coming Back to New York Schools?
Should all schools in New York start teaching kids to write in cursive again?. If you were born in a year before 2000 you probably remember having to learn how to write in cursive during your school days. The once popular form of writing was once a required skill that all kids had to learn in order to move up to the next grade.
VIDEO: Ulster County Pizzeria Unveils Exclusive New Viral Pie
Cue the heavy breathing, because one of the most indulgent pizzas in existence has arrived to the Hudson Valley. Despite what neighboring states claim, New York is clearly the pizza capital of the country. Not only are our standard pies delicious, but our creative pizzerias continue to push the boundaries on what is possible to include in a slice. Now, Angela's Pizza in Lake Katrine, NY has added a brilliant new addition to their menu.
If Hudson Valley Towns Were People at a Party
Reddit is home to countless entertaining threads, but few have the staying power of the "Hudson Valley Towns as People at a Party" on the ever-contentious R/HudsonValley. What began as a lighthearted joke almost four years ago has evolved into a multi-year conversation, with locals continuously chiming in to keep the fun going.
Get Ready for Weird Al at Bethel Woods!
I still remember my first experience with "Weird Al" Yankovic back in 1985. I was just a 10-year-old boy, and his album Dare to Be Stupid was my introduction to a world of musical parody. Songs like “I Want a New Duck” and “Like a Surgeon” were not just funny; they were perfectly tailored to my quirky sense of humor. Little did I know that this zany artist would have such staying power in the music industry.
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