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Socks, Underwear and More Now Locked Up At Albany, New York Walmart
It appears that due to theft of these items they've now been locked behind glass to prevent any more stealing. Over the weekend like many of you I was doing my usual errands. That would include certain odds and ends that I need to get at places like either Walmart or Target. This weekend I chose Walmart and I think I might be close to not choosing them again.
When Van Halen Opening Act Saw Eddie Assault Sammy Hagar Onstage
Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch, whose band opened for Van Halen during their bad-tempered reunion tour with Sammy Hagar in 2004, recalled how the dream-come-true experience also had a downside. While Kerch said he had a great time with Hagar, Eddie Van Halen and Michael Anthony, plus Wolfgang Van Halen and...
Secret Camera Installed in Bathroom at Upstate New York CVS
An Upstate New York man has been arrested after being accused of installing a recording device in a CVS Pharmacy bathroom. A CVS Pharmacy manager from Schenectady, New York was arrested, on Thursday, July 11, 2024, after police say he installed a recording device in the employees-only bathroom at the CVS store located at 2801 Guilderland Ave. Rotterdam, New York.
Bob Dylan Reveals European and UK Tour Dates
Bob Dylan has revealed tour dates in Europe and the U.K. for the fall of 2024. The first scheduled show will take place Oct. 4 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there, he'll make stops in cities like Berlin, Paris, Edinburgh and more. The tour will conclude with three concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Beatles Live Albums Ranked
Beatles live albums didn't really used to be a thing. They came off the road in August 1966 and the group's first official concert recording, The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl, wasn't released until 11 years later. Three Beatles had issued live LPs in the meantime: John Lennon with 1969's...
Win $1,000 Grand Prize In Central New York Corn On The Cob Eating Contest
Get ready to shuck and roll when you win $1,000 in this Central New York corn on the cob eating contest. The 24th Annual Schuyler Car and Corn Extravaganza is back on Saturday August 10th from 3PM to dusk at the Schuyler Recreation Center. This cornucopia of fun promises something for everyone, and it's all free, rain or shine.
Experts Want New Yorkers to Turn off Air Conditioners at Night
Some experts are in hot water for telling people to shut the AC off at night because it's bad for their health and wallets. Talk about an odd time to make this information public.... The National Weather Service is warning Central New York of extreme heat this week and is...
Central New York Braces For Intense Heat And Humidity
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a heat advisory for several Central New York counties. This advisory goes into affect Noon July 15th, and runs through 8PM July 16th. It includes the following counties: Yates, Seneca, Onondaga, Steuben, Schuyler, Chemung, Tompkins, Madison, Southern Oneida, Tioga, Broome, and Sullivan. During this period, heat index values are expected to reach up to 95 degrees, posing significant health risks due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity.
Popular Glow In The Dark Golf Is Back In Herkimer
Don't be afraid of the dark- golf in it. Glow In The Dark Golf is back in Herkimer. Holland Heights Golf Course is hosting "Glow In The Dark Golf" on Saturday July 27th starting at 8PM. Registration begins at 8:00PM with tee off at 8:30PM. The cost will be $44 per person which includes 9 holes w/ cart as well as a meal to follow. Glow balls will be available for $6.00 a piece or you can always bring your own.
Lowlife Steals From Baby’s Central New York Grave
What the heck is wrong with people? Who steals from a gravesite, let alone one of a baby?. Kelby and Courtney Miller noticed a few things missing from their daughter's grave when they went to visit Holland Patent Cemetery. A grave that also featured a picture of the little girl Aubrey Rose's smiling face right next to it. But that didn't stop the thief.
11 Roads With 14 Cameras Busting Speeders in New York
14 cameras are busting speeders on several roads in New York State 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.
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
Rock Stars React to Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
Rock stars have reacted to last night's attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump with a mixture of shock, sadness and anger. Trump was shot in the ear while delivering a speech at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old kitchen worker from nearby Bethel Park, is alleged to have opened fire on the former President from a nearby roof. Crooks killed one other person and wounded two others before Secret Service agents returned fire and killed him.
That Time Bono and the Edge Co-wrote a Euro Championship Song
In 1960, the very first UEFA European Football Championship was held. It's taken place every four years since then and is, at the time of this writing, the second-most watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA World Cup. (That's European football, by the way, referred to as soccer by American audiences.)
Watch Iron Maiden Singers Bruce Dickinson And Paul Di’Anno Meet For First Time
A coincidence of scheduling allowed Iron Maiden singers Bruce Dickinson and Paul Di’Anno to meet for the first time ever last night (July 13). The moment took place in Zagreb, Croatia, where the current frontman was playing a show in support of solo album The Mandrake Project. Di’Anno was in the same place to promote his upcoming debut album with his new band Warhorse.
Watch the Rolling Stones Debut a ‘Black and Blue’ Rarity in L.A.
The Rolling Stones dug out another rarity for their second of two shows in Inglewood, CA, last night (July 13). Mick Jagger and company delivered “Fool to Cry” from 1976 album Black and Blue for the third-from-final show of their Hackney Diamonds tour. The ballad, recorded soon after Mick Taylor had quit the band, reached No. 10 when released as the album’s lead single, and featured session guitarist Wayne Perkins.
Sammy Hagar Launches Van Halen-Focused 2024 Tour: Video, Set List
Sammy Hagar kicked off the Best of All Worlds tour last night in West Palm Beach with a 21-song set packed with Van Halen classics. Hagar was accompanied by longtime musical partners Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani and Jason Bonham, plus multi-instrumentalist Rai Thistlethwayte. After an introductory video full of musical, backstage and award show moments from Hagar's career played on the massive screen behind the stage, the band launched into "Good Enough," the opening track from 5150, Hagar's first album with Van Halen.
Richard Simmons Dead at 76: Celebs and Fans React
The world lost a bright light with the passing of Richard Simmons. On Saturday (July 13), the legendary fitness coach and media personality died after celebrating his 76th birthday on Friday (July 12). His housekeeper called 9-1-1 after finding him deceased. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to his home shortly after. According to reports, law enforcement believes that Simmons died of natural causes and no foul play is suspected.
Everything We Know About Donald Trump Rally Shooting Victims
Two people are reportedly dead and another person critically injured after the apparent shooting at the Donald Trump campaign rally. The horrific shooting took place at 6:13 PM on Saturday (July 13) while Trump was campaigning in Butler, Pennsylvania. According to new reports, the alleged shooter was killed in addition to at least one attendee in the crowd.
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