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Why is This Such a Great Year for Hydrangeas in New York?
This year may have been terrible for many reasons, but everything has gone right for your backyard hydrangeas. 2024 has been a wacky year. The peculiar weather pattern over the last 12 months left us with an invasion of poisonous caterpillars, a bumper crop of sticky pine cones and a resurgence of wild "strawberries" that you definitely do not want to eat.
Filmmaker Files Lawsuit Over Allegedly Stolen Tom Petty Footage
Filmmaker Martyn Atkins has filed a lawsuit against Warner Music's production branch over their use of some allegedly stolen footage in a 2021 documentary about Tom Petty. Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free: The Making of Wildflowers was directed by Mary Wharton and featured new interviews with people like Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench of the Heartbreakers as it detailed the making of Petty's 1994 solo album. It also included never-before-seen-footage, culled from hours of 16mm archival film that Wharton was given access to via Petty's daughter, Adria.
Post Malone Coming Home to Central New York for F-1 Trillion Tour
Post Malone is coming home for what could be one of the biggest concerts in Central New York. The F-1 Trillion Tour will feature a collection of country songs. The tour will make a stop at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on Saturday, September 14.
Pete Townshend’s ‘Quadrophenia’ Ballet to Premiere Next Year
Pete Townshend has announced the premiere of Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet, based on the Who’s classic 1973 album. The production will open in the U.K. in May 2025, following years of development after the guitarist’s wife, Rachel Fuller, created an orchestral version of the music, which was recorded in 2016.
Tom Petty Refused to Release Some of His Best Songs
Tom Petty's songwriting output could make any artist or band quite jealous. But for all of the things that did make it to the radio, there were many compositions that just sat on the shelf. Then there were the tracks Petty and his band, the Heartbreakers, recorded numerous times, searching...
Best Spots to See Eagles in New York
We are fortunate in the Hudson Valley and throughout New York that we are able to see and enjoy so many wildlife species from something as common as a cardinal to something as special as a bear or bobcat. I will say nothing I have encountered has taken me back more than seeing a bald eagle.
New York Named Top State for Summer Road Trips This Year
A national ranking of the states that offer the best summer road trips has put New York in the top 3. Summer vacation is here and that means plans are in motion to enjoy every last drop of the hot and sunny weather. However, with record-high inflation still eating away at our budgets, chances are more Americans are considering a "Staycation" this year.
Jaws of Life and Mercy Flight Used in Devastating New Hartford Car Crash
Whenever the jaws of life have to be used in a motor vehicle accident or Mercy Flight has to be called in, you know it's serious. Both were used in the case of a massive accident that happened in New Hartford at the intersection of Seneca Turnpike and Middle Settlement Road.
National Weather Service Confirms Tornado in Central New York
The National Weather Service in Albany confirmed what everyone in West Winfield already knew. An EF1 tornado with 100 MPH winds hit the village. The twister touched down on Saturday morning, June 22, 2024 at 11:46 AM. "The tornado began near the intersection of Meeting House Road and Marriot Road and moved east southeast ending east of New York State Route 51."
Best Place for Sweet Treats Has 23 Locations in New York
The best place for your sweet tooth is one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. with 23 locations in New York State. When you think sweets, you may think Dunkin Donuts, Krispy Kreme, or even Dairy Queen. But there's one national chain that is getting a lot of attention recently and it's number one for sweet treats.
Beat the Heat at Secluded Natural Pool in New York
Escape the heat and avoid the crowds this summer. Cool off in a secluded, natural swimming hole in New York with water so clear you can see the bottom. The recent heat wave has been brutal in Central New York. High humidity makes it feel like we're at the gates of hell, wearing a wet fur coat. When it's this hot, you do anything to keep cool.
Herkimer Originals Will Play for $1M Prize in Prestigious TBT Hoops Event
The Herkimer Originals, with an American Basketball Association all-star lineup, will play this summer in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) which is nationally televised with the winner walking away with a $1 million prize. The Herkimer OGs announced on Monday that they will compete in the highly competitive, 64-team, single-elimination tournament,...
After Beating Cancer 6-Years Ago, The Dreaded Disease Is Back
When my doctor told me I had colon cancer back in 2018, it was devastating to hear. After surgery, we learned it was early stage cancer, and I wouldn't need radiation or chemotherapy. I had beaten the disease. Now, getting a cancer diagnosis a second time six years later seemed just as bad, if not worse. In fact, this time did seem worse because not only did the doctors use the "C" word, they also used the dreaded "L" word - Cancer and Leukemia. Plus, I had put cancer behind me, and here it was again negatively affecting my life.
Dennis DeYoung: ‘I Was Begging for My Life and Job’ With Styx
Dennis DeYoung has been out of Styx for 25 years. The band chose to replace him as they prepared to tour in support of 1999's Brave New World. The singer, as he shares, found himself unexpectedly ill and unable to go on the road immediately, felt helpless. "I was begging...
New Ian Anderson Vinyl Box Showcases Return to ‘Thick as a Brick’
Ian Anderson's solo career will be celebrated with a new 10-disc vinyl box set 8314 Boxed, due on Aug. 23. Pre-ordering is already underway. An official trailer for the box set is below. Among the highlights are two sequels to Jethro Tull's prog cornerstone Thick as a Brick. 8314 Boxed...
Why Are Crashes Surging All of a Sudden in Central New York?
Police across Central New York have responded to a string of accidents over the past few days. One of which was fatal. Authorities from numerous Central New York policing agencies are reminding residents to drive responsibly on the road after multiple residents were injured in a series of accidents since Friday.
Sebastian Bach Brings the Big Guns to San Antonio: Review and Photos
Sebastian Bach's still got it. If his crushing new solo album, Child Within the Man, didn't already make it clear, Bach drove the point home at the Rock Box in San Antonio on Sunday, where he blasted through Skid Row classics and highlights off his new LP with the same gutsy aggression of his youth.
15 Beautiful Photos of The World’s Ugliest Dogs
There is a new world champion for being the ugliest dog in the entire world. A Pekingese named Wild Thang took home the title of World's Ugliest Dog on July 21 during an annual contest that's been held for almost 50 years. Don't even think about being mean to any...
Roger Daltrey Won’t Rest Until Keith Moon Gets a Proper Biopic
The late Keith Moon has been at rest for 46 years now. But his Who mate Roger Daltrey won't rest until he's made the biopic about the charismatic drummer that he's been working on for years. In fact, as Daltrey - who's in the midst of a solo tour of...
Warning For Syracuse Shoppers- Wegmans Announces A Recall
If you shop at Wegmans locations in Central New York, this latest recall could affect you. Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery of Wilmington, MA are recalling ice cream cakes because of possible Listeria contamination. Wegmans has also posted a recall letting consumers know that the recalled Abilyn’s Ice Cream Cakes were sold at their stores.
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