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Ryan Gosling Responds To One Central New York High School
Back in April, Ryan Gosling was seen wearing a Central New York high school football jacket. Now he is giving back to one local school. Ever since "La La Land" and "Barbie" actor Ryan Gosling was spotted in New York City wearing a Baldwinsville Football jacket. C.W. Baker High School students have been trying to his attention. It looks like they finally did. According to the school district, Baker Class of 2025 students made a video to hype up the "La La Land" themed prom.
Extremely Deadly Sedative Discovered in Drug Samples in Central New York Region
The New York State Department of Health has issued a public health alert following the discovery of a deadly sedative used in veterinary medicine in street drugs. Those drug samples were pulled from the Central New York region from Syracuse to Schenectady. The drug that was discovered is known as...
An Amazing INSIDE Look at 22 Historic Upstate New York Churches!
This is a fun and unique gallery. We have done many stories in these pages about the glorious churches which dot the urban and rural landscape of Upstate New York. This one takes us inside these churches with interior videos. They are awesome. We have included either full length tours,...
Watch Roger Waters Play Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ at Palestine Benefit
Roger Waters offered a touching rendition of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" at a benefit concert in London. Listen to his appearance at the Stand Up For Palestine concert below, beginning at the 1:43 mark. "People sometimes think 'Wish You Were Here' is a lament for a dead childhood...
Upstate New York Animal Shelter Working to Help Veterans in Need
They say a dog is man's best friend. There are countless examples proving that is the case and for a veteran in need, whether they're struggling with PTSD, homelessness or other issues a dog can make a whole world of difference. That is why a local animal shelter has partnered withThe Madison County Veterans Service Agency (MCVSA) to help those veterans who need that support.
Why This Once-Thriving Wing Chain Just Shuttered Several Locations
Some cities suddenly found themselves with one less place to get chicken wings over the weekend. Multiple Hooters locations have been closed across the U.S. Customers at several Hooters locations found their local restaurant closed down over the weekend. The company has not revealed an entire list of locations that were part of the most recent closings.
Here’s What’s So Different About Bob Dylan’s Outlaw Tour Sets
Bob Dylan is at it again, surprising (and sometimes confusing) audiences with his set lists. On Friday he performed at the first show of Willie Nelson's 2024 Outlaw Music Festival Tour, a trek that runs until September and also includes Robert Plant, Alison Krauss and various other artists. For the...
How Twitter AI Misunderstood Dave Grohl’s Taylor Swift Comment
Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok took a throwaway comment by Dave Grohl and nearly turned it into a cancel culture moment. The Foo Fighters leader joked about not wanting to fall foul of Taylor Swift during a show in London on Saturday (June 22). Grok – a new feature on X which attempts to generate commentary by analyzing posts on the platform – reported the light-hearted comment as a serious issue.
The Doobie Brothers Launch 2024 Summer Tour: Set List and Video
The Doobie Brothers began their summer tour on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. Though they've been off the road in the United States since late January, the Doobie Brothers were well-primed for this current trek after a series of shows played overseas this month opening for Eagles. Their 19-song set,...
New York Leads as One of the Best States for Mental Health
Countless studies have found access to mental health resources increases the overall health of a state, so it should come as no surprise that New York was given a clean bill of health. Scientists are still researching what causes certain mental health conditions, like depression or anxiety, but more importantly...
New York Among Top 5 States Tourists Will Visit This Summer
Looks like New York will once again experience a major tourism boom this summer. With schools about to let out for the season, Americans are starting to finalize their vacation plans. However, with inflation and high gas prices still taking a chomp out of our wallet, it should come as no surprise that people are increasingly likely to visit nearby states.
Oil Spill in New York Creek Kills Family of Beavers
An oil spill in a New York Creek killed a family of beavers and ended with 2 brothers facing charges. A call came into the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Spill Hotline about crude oil being spilled into Foster Creek, a waterway that flows into the Allegheny River, and it's impact on the beavers.
Tornado Carves Destructive Path Through Central New York Home
A tornado carved a destructive path through Central New York, leaving the community to pick up the pieces. Randy and Angela Schaffer live on Route 51 in West Winfield. Luckily Angela says they weren't home when the tornado touched down. "My husband was at an auction and I was at camp."
25 Camera Locations Busting Speeders in New York
You better take your foot off the gas. 25 cameras are busting speeders on several roads including three highly traveled ones 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.
Herkimer Diamonds to be Featured on National TV All This Week
If you'd like to see the Mohawk Valley featured on national television, you might want to watch Herkimer Diamonds in Middleville featured live on the Home Shopping Network all this week. The Herkimer Diamonds or quartz, and its line of jewelry, will be featured this Monday, Tuesday and Thursday on HSN, and it's amazing to see the popularity of the product, worldwide.
Daryl Hall Says Rift With John Oates ‘Frees Me’
Daryl Hall is not losing sleep over his public rift with longtime partner John Oates, instead taking the opportunity to relish in his new professional freedom. "John and I did not have a creative relationship for decades; the last song I wrote with John was in 2000 and that was with somebody else," Hall told Billboard. "We toured and we toured and we toured, and it was very restrictive to me, and to John. The real truth of it all is John just said one day he didn't want to do it anymore. I said 'OK,' but the problem is [Oates] didn't make the parting and breakup easy, and that's where the difficulties lay and still lay, and that's all it is."
Watch Wolfgang Van Halen and Mr. Bungle Cover VH’s ‘Loss of Control’
Wolfgang Van Halen dove back into his father’s catalog on Saturday, teaming up with Mr. Bungle at Graspop Metal Meeting to rip through Van Halen’s “Loss of Control.”. The Mammoth WVH bandleader handled lead guitar duties on the Women and Children First thrasher, as Mike Patton yelped and barked in the spirit of David Lee Roth. You can watch the performance below.
Are Ozzy Osbourne’s Rock Hall Hopes Causing TV Show Holdup?
The reality TV show following Ozzy Osbourne’s return to live in England has suffered a delay because he refuses to actually make the move, U.K. press reports said. The Osbournes: Home to Roost was announced by the BBC in 2022 after Ozzy and wife Sharon revealed plans to abandon their permanent resident status in L.A. and instead live in a customized mansion in Buckinghamshire. Filming began on the 10-part series last year.
Endangered Upstate New York Child Missing, Urgent Search Underway
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is seeking the public's help in locating six-year-old Brayden Rosamino, who has been reported missing. Brayden Rosamino was last seen at the Rotterdam Mall on West Campbell Road in the town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, on Saturday, June 22 at 12:15 PM. He is believed to be endangered and was last seen wearing a dark colored shirt, tan shorts, and white and green sneakers.
WATCH: Tornado Rips Through Central New York Village
Mother Nature brought more than just showers and thunderstorms to Central New York. A tornado carved a path through one village after briefly touching down. Trees blocked roads. Telephone wires were down. One set of cables even had a canoe bent over them. It happened in West Winfield on Saturday,...
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