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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.
Jackpot! Lucky Holiday for Lottery Player in Central New York
2-18-22-24-28 Two winning tickets were sold. One at the Wegman's in Niagara Falls and the other at Tops Market on North Burdick Street in Fayetteville. Both are worth $17,219.50. Don't Fall For Lottery Scams. There are several lottery scams you should be aware of. They have different names but all...
Iconic Landmark is No More in Central New York
Central New York has lost an iconic landmark. The Hillman turkey farm in Sauquoit has been torn down. The building was demolished after it was deemed unsafe. The farm was founded by Tamara Hillman's great grandfather, George B Hillman. She says the family sold turkey and chicken products at their local store in Washington Mill the near Route 8 ramp.
10 NY Roads You’ll Get An Automatic Speeding Ticket On
This week, if you get caught speeding on any of these 10 roads in New York State, you will get an automatic speeding ticket. There are work zones where drivers will be automatically fined for speeding between today and Friday, July 5, 2024. New York Vehicle & Traffic Law § 1180-E allows for automated speed monitoring in certain construction zones around the state. The program, which is a joint effort by the State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and the Thruway Authority (NYSTA), will last for five years.
11 Most Populated Counties In New York State
New York State has the fourth biggest population in the United States, only behind California, Texas, and Florida. According to Info Please, based on 2020 U.S. Census data, California has almost twice the population of New York - 39,538,223 (11.91% of the population) compared to 20,201,249 (5.86% of the population).
Def Leppard and Journey Launch 2024 Tour: Set Lists and Video
Def Leppard and Journey kicked off their co-headlining North American tour on Saturday at St. Louis' Busch Stadium, with support from Cheap Trick. You can see all three set lists and video from the show below. The lion's share of Def Leppard's set came from their two biggest albums, Pyromania...
Famous Toy Arriving In New York State
There’s a lot to reminisce about the final Buffalo Bills game of the 2023-24 season, but this could be the most memorable. For starters, the Bills hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at home for the first time since October 2020 (and keep in mind, that game was in the midst of the pandemic - so they played to an empty Highmark Stadium). On top of that, we witnessed Stefon Diggs’ last game as a member of the Bills. And, oh yeah– did we mention some sort of famous pop star named Taylor Swift was in attendance?
How Long Do Leftover Chicken Wings Last?
There are two types of people in this world - those who live for leftovers, and those who despise them. There is even scientific proof that some leftovers can actually taste better the next day. But how long is too long for your leftovers to last in the fridge?. A...
Steve Perry Imposter Steals $122,000 From 75-Year-Old Journey Fan
A 75-year-old Journey fan in Cleveland, Ohio was reportedly scammed out of $122,000 by an online imposter posing as Steve Perry. According to WKYC, in January the woman responded to a Facebook message from someone claiming to be the band's former lead singer. According to Westlake police, "The fake Mr. Perry had a business opportunity and of course 'needed a woman in his life.'"
Meet 20 Other Cast Members From the Beatles’ ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
July 6 holds an extra special place in Beatles history. For starters, it was on that date in 1956 that a 16-year-old John Lennon met a 15-year-old Paul McCartney in a church auditorium in Liverpool, where Lennon was performing as a member of his school skiffle band, the Quarrymen. Had the two never crossed paths on that day, it's impossible to say what may have become of the Beatles, if anything at all.
Watch Rolling Stones’ Tour Premiere of ‘Beggars Banquet’ Classic
The Rolling Stones delivered another tour premiere in Vancouver, Canada on Friday night as their Hackney Diamonds road trip reached its fifth-last stop. Mick Jagger and Co performed “Street Fighting Man” from the 1968 album Beggars Banquet. It was the winning choice from the regular fan vote, which also included “Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker),” “Out of Control” and “All Down the Line” as options.
10 Amazing Graves You Can Visit in the Buffalo, N.Y. Area
It is becoming most common for many people to want to seek out the graves of famous Americans. They are doing it from coast to coast, there are many online sites and pages dedicated to celebrity graves, history lovers are seeking out historical data found in cemeteries, and many books a have been written by authors about these final resting places. Even this author has written a book, titled 100 Graves of Upstate New York (Syracuse University).
Bon Jovi’s New Album Sets Unwanted Chart Record
Bon Jovi's new album Forever certainly didn't live up to its name on the charts. As noted by Forbes, after debuting at No. 5 in its first week of release, the album fell all the way out of the Billboard 200 album sales chart the following week. Unless it returns in the future, Forever will be the first Bon Jovi studio album to only last one week in the Top 200.
Noel Gallagher Blasts Glastonbury Festival for Becoming ‘Woke’
Neither Noel Gallagher nor his brother Liam are known for mincing their words. Older brother Noel's most recent target is the same festival Oasis played twice in their career: Glastonbury. "Don't get me wrong, I fucking love Glastonbury," he recently told The Sun. "I think it's one of the most...
Utica Police Investigating Multiple Stabbings at Fourth of July House Party
Fireworks erupted at a house party in Utica early Friday morning and not the good kind. Utica Police are investigating several stabbings that occurred at a July 4th house party sending multiple individuals to Wynn Hospital. Even in the midst of all that the Utica Police are going through right...
Why Paul Stanley Was Heartbroken Over His First Guitar
Paul Stanley admits that his first guitar fell short of his dreams, to the extent that he ignored it for months. The future Kiss star was initially inspired by Eddie Cochran, whose work he preferred to that of Elvis Presley. “There was something about him that was rogue and seemed...
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