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20 Years Later: The Search for Craig Frear in Upstate New York
During the summer of 2004, a young man vanished into thin air from a sleepy river town in Upstate New York and his family is still seeking answers about what happened to him. This is a personal story for me because the unresolved disappearance of Craig Frear happened in my hometown. Craig was just one grade ahead of my little sister in school and vanished about two blocks from where I grew up.
Pete Townshend Recalls ‘Criminal’ Managers Stealing From the Who
Pete Townshend said the Who didn’t make money from most of their albums as a result of theft by their managers, especially during their first eight years of making records. The guitarist also recalled one of his final meetings with Jimi Hendrix, when they talked about being the victims of illegal activities.
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
When Aerosmith released "Head First" as a free digital download on June 27, 1994, the fledgling technology team at the band's label, Geffen, just wanted to prove that it could be done. But it was an important moment in the developing landscape of the World Wide Web which ultimately helped...
CDC Warns of Increased Risk of This Dangerous Virus in New York
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a serious warning regarding a dangerous virus that's spreading across America, including New York. New York has seen its fair share of health alerts this year. In April, health officials confirmed cases of an extremely dangerous form of bacterial meningitis, which happened around the same time doctors reported that children were coming down with measles.
Illness Forces Neil Young to Take ‘Big Unplanned Break’ From Tour
Neil Young and Crazy Horse announced a “big unplanned break” and indefinitely postponed the remaining dates of their Love Earth tour. The move came after the band had to call off a show in Chicago on May 23, a few hours before it was to begin. Two more concerts were called off later that week, with illness given as the reason.
Fire & Tornado Hit Same Central New York Home
How unlucky can one family be? 10 days after a fire ripped through their Central New York home, it was hit by a tornado. Zach and Roxanne Henderson's house in West Winfield caught fire on June 13. The family wasn't home at the time but they did lose a dog and cat in the blaze. Another dog is recovering from smoke inhalation after being saved by a firefighter.
Early Morning Earthquake Shakes New York State
Is New York turning into California with all the earthquakes lately? The latest one hit Poughkeepsie but it could be felt more than 100 miles away. There have been more than 550 earthquakes in New York State. The first one struck the New York City area on December 18, 1737, with a magnitude of 5.2. It's one of two damaging quakes to hit the Big Apple.
What it Means if You See a McDonald’s With Turquoise Arches Instead of Yellow
The McDonald's logo remains one of the most recognizable not only among fast food restaurants, but all brand names. The chain's trademark "golden arches" lets fast food-seekers know what they're going to get. But what happens if those arches are no longer golden?. Where Is There a McDonald's With Turquoise...
Running Not For You? Utica Boiler’FAKER’ Is Here
The Boilermaker is one of the country's premiere road races, with athletes from all over the world congregating in Utica to run it-- but let's face it, running ain't everyone's cup of tea. If you're somebody who enjoys the IDEA of the Boilermaker, but may not actually want to RUN...
New York State Has An Official State Insect?
We have plenty of insects in New York. But did you know we have an "official" state insect? Which one is it?. Right around this time of year, it feels like it would be insane to name any other insect the "official state insect" if its name wasn't "mosquito." Between those, flies, and gnats we have tons of insects that love to "bug" us here in New York State.
Why the Beatles Had to Rush-Release ‘A Hard Day’s Night’
The history of music can be divided into two parts: before the Beatles and after. Such was the potency of their influence, not only as songwriters and music makers, but as a business entity and industry role model. Arguably the clearest example of how the Beatles changed the world within...
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