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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...
The Highest Number of Unmarried Men in US Live in New York
Searching for a husband? You might find Mr. Right in New York... A bizarre new study basically found out what every single lady is trying to find out for themselves. This "study" looked into the states that have the highest percentage of unmarried male residents and, shockingly, it seems guys here in the Empire State either enjoy the bachelor life too much, they're a bunch of troglodytes, or the ratio to unmarried guys to single girls is really warped.
New York Reports Early Start to West Nile Virus “Season”
A New York man tested positive for the potentially life-threatening virus and health officials are concerned by how early it is. Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus have already been found in parts of New York State, including Central New York. However, finding infected mosquitoes is very different than reporting a human case of WNV.
Flood & Tornado Watch as Hurricane Debbie Makes Way Into New York
Get ready for the wrath of Hurricane Debby. After battering the south, it's making it's way into Central New York and could cause massive flooding and a possible tornado. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Friday, August 10. "Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers,...
We Finally Know What’s Moving Into Dippin Donuts in New Hartford
We finally know what's moving into Dippin Donuts in New Hartford. The property on Seneca Turnpike was put up for sale in June of 2023 for $1.2 million. In March of 2024 it was announced a Sonic Drive-In would be coming. A few months later the National chain pulled out...
New Acts, Fans Favorites at 2024 New York State Fair
Aerialists, jugglers, and robots...oh my! There's a full lineup of entertainment on the grounds of the New York State Fair this year. Enjoy lots of fun and surprises at every turn during the 13-day fair in Syracuse, including a mix of new acts and fan favorites. Nerveless Nocks. Nerveless Nocks...
Central New York High School Telling Students No More Cellphones in Class
Well, it's about time someone told these students no more phones in class. One Central New York high school is implementing the rule when kids come back in September. New Hartford School District Superintendent Dr. Cosimo Tangorra says the decision has been made to remove the distraction from the classroom. It is quite surprising more school officials aren't rolling out similar practices as most teens are addicted to those tiny screens for most of the day. Not only is the cellphone use distracting to the individual students, but also those around them trying to learn.
Grassroots Effort Underway to Save Historic Upstate New York Church
The cost of everyday expenses like gas, groceries and utilities are putting the strain on most Americans lately. The cost of home repairs and building materials are even more outrageous. That makes things difficult for several religious organizations and non-profits and a church in Oneida is no exception. The Oneida...
Foo Fighters Deliver Emotional Set in San Diego: Exclusive Photos
Foo Fighters invaded San Diego on Aug. 7, bringing their distinctive brand of area rock to Petco Park. The band’s full arsenal was on display, as they opened their set with the rousing 2002 tune “All My Life.” There would be plenty of further hits throughout the night, including such recognizable tracks as “The Pretender,” “Times Like These” and “Learn to Fly,” but some of the concert’s more poignant moments came via lesser-known songs.
Watch: Chicago Mascots Mark Dave Matthews ‘Poopgate’ Anniversary
Chicago’s sport’s mascots never forget. It’s been 20 years since Dave Matthews Band’s infamous “Poopgate” incident, when the group’s tour bus dumped 800 pounds of human waste off the side of the Kinzie Street Bridge. A tour boat happened to be passing underneath at the time, resulting in a disgusting brown shower for approximately 100 unlucky tourists.
Hilarious Munchie Mitt Turns Baseball Glove Into Hot Dog Holder
Well, that's certainly one way to multitask while at a baseball game. Minor League Baseball has introduced the Munchie Mitt, an all-in-one baseball glove meant to hold your hot dog, condiments and even a drink. But, why?. What Is The Munchie Mitt?. Minor League Baseball recently introduced the Munchie Mitt...
Iconic Cereal Brand Hit With Multiple Lawsuits Alleging High Lead Levels
The company behind a popular cereal brand is facing multiple lawsuits accusing them of having high lead levels in their products. General Mills is facing class-action lawsuits in both Minnesota and California which the Minneapolis Star Tribune says accuse the company of "dangerously high lead levels" in its cereal. Which...
Paul McCartney’s ‘One Hand Clapping’ Film Coming to Theaters
In 1974, Paul McCartney and Wings gathered in Abbey Road Studios to record a potential live album. Also present was David Litchfield, who filmed and recorded the band over the course of four days. The album and the film, both titled One Hand Clapping, went unreleased at the time, though...
Journey’s Neal Schon Fires Back in Legal Clash With Jonathan Cain
Neal Schon is responding to Journey bandmate Jonathan Cain's latest accusations of overspending, both in court and online. Cain filed suit as Journey continues a stadium tour with Def Leppard, Steve Miller and Cheap Trick. He wants to restructure the company that manages their touring operation to address financial disagreements between Schon and Cain, who are the business entity's only board members.
Joni Mitchell Announces Volume Four of Archival Series
Joni Mitchell will release the next installment of her archival series, Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), on Oct. 4. Highlights from this collection include recordings and alternate takes from three of Mitchell's albums, Hejira, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter and Mingus, plus live cuts from various tours, including Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. It will be released as a 6-CD/digital version, as well as a 4-LP version that consists of Mitchell's "personal favorites" from the 6-CD version. Both can be pre-ordered now.
Insects With Deadly Brain Swelling Virus Now In Upstate New York
Nearly one in three people die from this disease after being bitten by an infected mosquito. EEEV is a rare, but extremely serious viral disease spread by mosquitoes that can affect people and horses, according to the New York State Department of Health. Eastern Equine Encephalitis Spreading In New York...
Tim Walz’s Classic Rock Connections
On Tuesday, Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, the 2024 Democratic nominee for president, revealed her running mate: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Walz, 60, has served as governor since 2019 and though the country has only just started to get to know him, we've already learned quite a bit about his musical taste. Spoiler: it's pretty good.
Why Steve Martin Won’t Play Tim Walz on ‘Saturday Night Live’
Steve Martin seemed like an obvious choice to play Tim Walz on the upcoming season of Saturday Night Live – but it’s not going to happen. Fans immediately rallied around Martin when the Minnesota governor was confirmed as Kamala Harris’ Democratic running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Martin now confirms that SNL producer Lorne Michaels asked the question, but he's decided to pass on the offer.
Why Has Central New York Become a Tornado Hotspot All of a Sudden?
New York seems to be locked in a vicious cycle of severe weather... What's causing it?. On Monday, August 5, New York broke the state record for the most tornadoes in a year. An unprecedented 26 tornadoes ravaged the Empire State so far in 2024, and more could follow as the we continue to deal with extreme afternoon thunderstorms, rainfall, and flooding.
New York Workers Beware: AI Most Likely to Replace Your Jobs
Worried about artificial intelligence coming for your job? If you live in New York, you should be. Be honest with yourself, are machines ever likely to do your job someday? I mean, be really honest with yourself. I'll go first. Considering radio stations are already "hiring" artificial intelligence as radio...
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