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Are You Prepared To Survive If A Disaster Hits New York State?
Under normal circumstances, we wouldn't discuss the need to review your emergency preparation plan until winter arrives. However, with all of the wild weather we've had so far in 2024, it seems even more important than ever to review your plans or, if you don't have one, create one. Looking...
New York State Department Of Environmental Conservation Wants Your Pumpkin
It may be a bit early to be thinking about your Halloween Jack O' Lantern much less what you might do with it after Halloween. But if you want to be part of a new trend you might need to start thinking about it soon. Halloween is less than 80...
Watch John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Bring Peace to Tense Olympic Moment
Every four years, the world comes together for the Olympics, a time of both competition and camaraderie in the name of sport. But as with any type of contest, there are times when the players don't see eye to eye, including at this year's games in Paris. On Friday, Ana...
Dave Navarro Has Unreleased Material Recorded With Taylor Hawkins
Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro has confirmed that he has unreleased material recorded with late Foo Fighters drummer, Taylor Hawkins. The two musicians were close friends and shared a mutual admiration for each other’s work. In late 2021, they announced a new band together called NHC. Its name came from the initials of the group’s three members – Navarro, Hawkins and bassist Chris Chaney.
Why Slash Got Rid of His Early Guns N’ Roses Guitars
Slash admits he didn’t hang onto guitars from early in his career. “Unfortunately all that first stuff is gone,” the rocker confessed during a recent appearance on the Mistress Carrie podcast. “In the early days of Guns N’ Roses, there was a lot of hocking going on. Trying to get extra cash, so a lot of those guitars went by the way of that.”
SPOTTED: 35 Random Celebrities Caught Cheering Their Hearts Out At the Olympics
While star athletes compete for their countries on the field and in arenas, star celebrities have been packing the stands during the Olympics in Paris. From gymnastics to basketball to skateboarding, big-name celebs have been showing up in droves to cheer on their country this year. And from the looks...
Huey Lewis Getting ‘Curb’-Style TV Show
Singer Huey Lewis is getting his own mockumentary-style sitcom. The rocker will star as himself in Whatever Happened to Huey Lewis, a fictionalized version of his life. In reporting the project, Deadline noted that the show will be done “Curb Your Enthusiasm-style” with its story centered around Lewis’ efforts to navigate “his new life after losing his hearing.”
Upstate New York Welfare Fraud Task Force Arrests 3 Women
Three Hudson Valley women are accused of welfare fraud. On Thursday, the Sullivan County Welfare Fraud Task Force announced another round of arrests. The Sullivan County Welfare Fraud alleges 49-year-old Rachel M. Muniz, 49, of Woodridge, stole $2,000 in SNAP benefits from the Sullivan County Department of Social Services between October 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022.
Journey’s Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon Are Also Arguing Over the Drummer
Journey's ongoing internal issues aren't limited to American Express cards. Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon are even arguing over who should play drums. Deen Castronovo missed Journey's Aug. 2 concert in Toronto for unexplained reasons. (According to setlist.fm, "Journey's drum tech Steve Toomey filled in due to a family incident.") He returned a few days later when the group's ongoing tour with Def Leppard reached Fenway Park in Boston; Castronovo was at the drums again on Aug. 7 at Citi Field in New York for Journey's most recent show.
Why You’re in Big Trouble if Your House Smells Like Nail Polish Remover
Smell nail polish remover in your house even though you haven't painted your nails in months?. You should probably brace yourself to deal with the headaches that are about to come your way. Causes Of Nail Polish Remover Smell. So, you haven't been using nail polish remover and you've determined...
Watch Video for David Gilmour’s New Song ‘Dark and Velvet Nights’
David Gilmour has released a new song and video from his upcoming album, Luck and Strange. "Dark and Velvet Nights" is the third single from the album, Gilmour's first solo record in nine years. The new song follows "The Piper's Call" and "Between Two Points," which features vocals by Gilmour's daughter Romany, before the new LP.
New York Urgently Needs Correctional Officers in State Prisons
The need for New York State Correctional Officers is growing rapidly and the fate of local prisons in Oneida County are at stake. The Commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Dan Martuscello and New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association Central Region Vice President Bryan Hluska joined WIBX Friday morning to discuss the recruitment campaign currently underway for new officers.
Utica Mayor Confirms Injury Suffered in Franklin Square Alley
The saga of the Franklin Square Alley continues! Anyone who has been down to the downtown city space recently has no doubt seen the new signed that's been installed there warning people of the dangers of the surface within the alley. We now know the reason why the sign was put up.
New York State Man Charged After Blowing Up Porta Potty
Millions of users worldwide post on social media everyday, hoping to create content that can entertain and draw revenue though clicks, But while there are many highly creative people posting and sharing worthwhile videos and pictures, others resort to more crass tactics for attention. A New York state man was...
Was Sibling Rivalry Behind ‘Awkward’ Van Halen Musical Moments?
Jason Bonham admits that he’s asked his current bandmates about certain “awkward” moments in Van Halen’s music. He came across these “weird” constructions in some of the band’s tracks while preparing for the ongoing tribute tour with Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony and Joe Satriani, dubbed “Best of All Worlds.”
Hear Eddie Vedder’s New Version of Tom Petty’s ‘Room at the Top’
Eddie Vedder has finally released a studio version of "Room at the Top," the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' song he's been covering live for years. It appears on the soundtrack to Apple TV+'s upcoming Bad Monkey, starring Vince Vaughn, a show about a former police detective in Florida. In fact, the series' entire soundtrack consists of Petty covers — Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit cover "You're Gonna Get It," Marcus King takes on "The Waiting" and Larkin Poe handled "Runnin' Down a Dream," just to name a few.
Stream George Harrison’s ‘Concert for Bangladesh’ for First Time
George Harrison's Grammy award-winning double live Concert for Bangladesh is finally available to stream on all major digital platforms. Presented over two sold-out shows on Aug. 1, 1971, at Madison Square Garden, this is remembered today as the first major multi-act benefit concert. Harrison's all-star list of guests included Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Leon Russell, Billy Preston, members of Badfinger and Ravi Shankar, among others.
Why Alice Cooper Isn’t Trying to Shock Audiences Anymore
Alice Cooper is regarded as the godfather of shock rock, but he not trying to jar fans the way he used to. "It used to be easy to shock an audience in the '70s. Now nobody's really trying — we're not really trying to shock an audience,” Cooper said during an interview with radio station KLPX. “I don't think anybody is 'shock rock' anymore.”
Northern Lights Will Be Visible Tonight In New York State
Another geometric storm from the Sun will allow New Yorkers to see the Northern Lights. It has been a very active year so far for the Sun and that has led to multiple chances for us to see the Northern Light in New York. Based on the latest photo from...
Central New York Zoo Welcomes 2 Adorable Baby Monkey “Daughters”
The Rosamond Gifford Zoo is proud to introduce two new bundles of joy -- Sisu and Mushu!. It's always a huge deal when a zoo welcomes a new animal. Last year, the Utica Zoo welcomed Lily and Briar, two river otters that have been charming visitors ever since. The Syracuse-based...
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