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Meet New York Athletes Competing for Gold at Paris Olympics
Who will bring home Gold at this year's Paris Olympics? Will any of athletes hail from New York State?. Several Team USA athletes call the Empire State home, some from Central New York, including Syracuse, Watkins Glen, and Ithaca. Breanna Stewart from Syracuse is heading back to her third Olympic...
Utica Faces Surge in Violence: Police Investigate Shots Fired Incident at Establishment
The job of Utica Police is becoming increasingly more challenging as they continue to deal with a plethora of violent acts, while in the midst of a very difficult internal investigation and Attorney General investigation. In the wake of the deadly officer involved shooting that claimed the life of a...
State Police Arrest Four People for Selling Stolen Military Equipment on Facebook
The New York State Police have arrested four individuals on serious charges. It is alleged by police that the suspects stole a large quantity of military equipment from two locations in Upstate New York and attempted to sell them. The investigation was led by the Community Stabilization Unit and began...
4 Charged in Upstate NY with Stealing and Selling Military Equipment
New York State Police in Oneida have announced the arrest of 4 Upstate New Yorkers, including a Rome resident, on charges of stealing and selling high-end military gear. On Monday, Troopers announced the arrest of the following individuals in connection with a month-long investigation led by the NYSP Community Stabilization Unit into the theft and resale of government-owned military equipment.
Is Lake George, New York a Timber Rattlesnake Breeding Ground?
Imagine you're on vacation, minding your own business, trying to relax, and BOOM. Right there in front of you is a Timber Rattlesnake. That's a vacation story that will be told for years to come and it sounds like that's exactly what happened in a popular Upstate New York vacation Destination last month.
How Studio Executives ‘Destroyed’ the Blues Brothers Sequel
Making a sequel to the beloved 1980 movie The Blues Brothers after co-star John Belushi's death was already going to be a difficult challenge. Director John Landis says movie executives made it impossible by interfering with the script for 1998's Blues Brothers 2000. "I was very pissed off by what...
Duran Duran Announces Fall Tour Dates
Duran Duran has announced tour dates for the fall. The concerts are built around the group's annual Halloween show at New York's Madison Square Garden. The Danse Macabre show will take place on Halloween, Oct. 31. Duran Duran will also play concerts on the East Coast before and after that date.
The Danger Behind REO Speedwagon’s ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out’
REO Speedwagon's "Ridin' the Storm Out" is a song that's been a warhorse staple of the Midwest band's set list for decades. Classic rock fans often key in on the introduction, which sounds like an air raid siren. It's something which REO's Kevin Cronin says accurately reflects the dangerous moment...
Target Making Yet Another Huge Change to Checkout Lanes
Be prepared for yet another update made to the checkout process if you're headed to Target in the coming days. It's been a period of change for customers and employees when it comes to the checkout lane at Target. Shoppers initially saw Target join other retail stores in relying more...
Beatles ‘Love’ Says Goodbye: Show’s History by the Numbers
After 18 years on the Las Vegas strip, the Beatles’ Love Cirque du Soleil show gave its final performance on July 7. “Some people may feel this is a bittersweet moment tonight,” Stephane Lefebvre, Cirque’s CEO, said prior to the final show, “but those who work on creating this masterpiece are celebrating peace, joy, happiness and love.”
Rick Wakeman Adds More Dates to Final One-Man U.S. Tour
Rick Wakeman is extending his final one-man U.S. tour, with shows now set for October and November. The first leg was back in March. A complete list of new dates and venues can be found below. "The plan is not to perform at the same venue twice throughout this period,"...
How Beatlemania Conquered the World in 1964
If there was one particular year in which the Beatles' global impact could no longer be denied, it may have been 1964. It was during this year that the Fab Four accomplished a plethora of feats that took them from darlings of Liverpool to international superstars. In February, they made their first pilgrimage to America, where they were greeted by hoards of adoring fans. With their appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the deal was sealed — the world was positively obsessed with the band and Beatlemania entered full swing.
Slash Covers Hendrix and Dylan at Tour Launch: Set List and Video
Slash kicked off his inaugural S.E.R.P.E.N.T. festival over the weekend with back-to-back shows that consisted almost exclusively of blues and rock staples. The trek launched on Friday at Bonner, Montana's KettleHouse Amphitheater and continued on Saturday at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington. (Slash also made a third stop at Seattle's Easy Street Records on Sunday for a shorter in-store performance.)
Why Has the City of Beacon Removed a Statue of George Washington?
You may have noticed something missing in the City of Beacon. Those used to traveling through Beacon are well aware of the city's many road hazards. Of course, there's the infamous dummy light that has caused dozens of car crashes over the past few years. The small traffic light was originally designed to help guide travelers through a busy intersection on Main Street but has now become an obstacle of its own.
Stealers Wheel’s Joe Egan Dead at 77
Joe Egan, the creative partner of Gerry Rafferty in Stealers Wheel, died aged 77 on July 6, it was announced. Egan co-wrote the band’s most popular song, “Stuck in the Middle With You,” which became a Top 10 hit in both the U.S. and the U.K. in 1973 – reaching No. 6 in the Billboard Hot 100 – before a resurgence as a result of its use in 1992 movie Reservoir Dogs.
Popular Central New York Eatery Abruptly Closes under Mysterious Circumstances
Yet another popular area business unexpectedly folded with the owners saying they couldn't do anything to stop it. Central New York continues to suffer loss after loss in the business scene. Recently, the area said goodbye to the family-owned business Mazzullo and Sons Carpet & Flooring in Oneida, which opened in 1948, as well as Hollywood Restaurant in Auburn, which had been a community staple for over 90 years.
The Beatles’ ‘Love’ Show Closes After 18-Year Run
Producers of the Beatles' Love stage show thanked fans for 18 years of success after the curtain came down for the final time in Las Vegas Sunday night. Originally conceived by George Harrison in 2000, the concept was developed in association with contemporary circus troupe Cirque du Soleil. It premiered at the Mirage in Las Vegas in 2006, with input from Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Olivia Harrison and Yoko Ono.
Get Ready For The 2024 Utica Stampede Rodeo- Tickets On Sale
The 2024 Utica Stampede Rodeo and Expo will hit the Adirondack Bank Center on Friday, August 2nd and Saturday August 3rd. Are you ready?. 2023's Rodeo in Utica was a huge success, with more than 7,000 people in the Aud over two nights for back-to-back sellout crowds. Tickets Are Available...
Shopping At New York Target Locations?- This Payment No Longer Accepted
If you plan to shop at Target in New Hartford, Syracuse, or other New York locations, one payment method will not longer be accepted as of July 15th. Does this even affect anyone?. Target has announced plans to stop accepting personal checks as of July 15th 2024. According to News...
Roads You’ll Find 24 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
24 cameras are busting speeders on several roads including one highly traveled road in Central New York this week. The radar was installed as part of legislation, signed into law in September 2022. The cameras move around the state every week to different construction zones in an effort to get drivers to take their foot off the gas and keep workers safe.
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