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These Presidents And First Ladies Were Born in Upstate New York
A number of U.S. presidents have been born in the Empire State. As have their First Ladies. In this gallery we look at the small handful of them who can claim Upstate New York as their birthplaces. Here, we meet the only president who did not employ English as a...
Why Pete Townshend Never Liked the ‘Quadrophenia’ Movie
Pete Townshend says he’d never been happy with the 1979 movie version of Quadrophenia. The Who guitarist explained that was one of the reasons why he’d developed a ballet version of the storyline, which was first exposed via the 1973 album. “I was never happy with the film,”...
Aggravating “22 Best Pizza Places in US” List Only Names 1 from New York
Since when has California ever had better pizza than New York?. A shocking new survey from the New York Times of all publications has released its annual list of the 22 best pizza places in America. Pizza lovers everywhere are rightfully shocked and a little outraged over who made the cut this year.
Revere Rides Again In Rome New York- Sign Lighting Schedule
Paul Revere rides again in Rome New York on the 4th of July. The iconic Revere Copper and Brass sign is being brought back to life, and here's the full schedule of events. "What better time to relight this iconic sign than on the 4th of July? We hope it will shine brightly for years to come, bringing pride and good feelings for all to enjoy."
LOOK! New York Has The Most Extraordinary McDonald’s in the World!
With over 38,000 McDonald's restaurants in 100 countries, this McDonald's in New York state is the most extraordinary in the world!. The home was built in 1795 for the Denton family on Long Island who is the founder of the town of Hempstead. It was an 18th-century farmhouse and later became a Georgian-style mansion in the 1860s. It was once a funeral home and housed a few restaurants but then in the 1980s it was abandoned and in disrepair.
Historic One of a Kind Train Returns to New York After 5 Years
A one of a kind train is returning to the rails for the first time in 5 years and it's making its way to New York. The James E. Strates Shows carnival train dates back to 1934. It's 50 cars long and is used to carry rides, games and employees from fair to fair. It's been the only carninval train since the 1980s.
Massive 220 Pound Endangered Fish Pulled From New York River
A 220 pound endangered fish was pulled from one New York River. Atlantic sturgeon spend most of the year in the ocean, migrating to Maine from Florida. The endangered fish move into the Hudson River during the summer months to spawn. New York is home to three different species of...
Debate: Shame on Dems, and Is This the Best We Can Do?
I watched the debate on Thursday night and I have to say, how in the world could this have ever happened in 2024? Can't we do better than these two candidates, And after watching President Biden's sad performance, can't Democrats do better than this?. One would think at this point...
Upgraded Rest Stop Opens on New York State Thruway
The New York State Thruway Authority is celebrating this week as one of the most traveled roads in New York become a little more "convenient" for Hudson Valley drivers. If you've ever found yourself driving on the New York State Thruway you know that every 50 miles or so there are service areas that drivers can use to fuel up, stretch their legs, use the restroom, and or get something to eat. The New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) currently has 27 service areas along the 500+ miles of controlled-access toll roads.
Top 15 ’80s Aerosmith Songs
Tracking Aerosmith's career trajectory from the beginning to the end of the '80s reveals one of the most remarkable comebacks in rock history. The band was washed-up and left for dead at the turn of the decade, with Joe Perry having quit in 1979 and Brad Whitford following suit in 1981. Drugs and dysfunction had hobbled the one-mighty rockers, and they watched their album sales plummet as a new crop of bands rose up to usurp them.
Bill Wyman Announces New Album, ‘Drive My Car’
Bill Wyman has announced the release of a new album. Drive My Car marks his first album in nine years and the ninth solo album by the Rolling Stones' former bassist. The album, which is due on Aug. 9, features 10 songs, with two additional tracks on the CD and digital versions. In addition to covers of Bob Dylan's "Thunder on the Mountain," Taj Mahal's "Light Rain" and John Prine's "Ain't Hurtin' Nobody," Drive My Car includes five songs written or cowritten by Wyman.
Pete Townshend Recalls ‘Criminal’ Managers Stealing From the Who
Pete Townshend said the Who didn’t make money from most of their albums as a result of theft by their managers, especially during their first eight years of making records. The guitarist also recalled one of his final meetings with Jimi Hendrix, when they talked about being the victims of illegal activities.
How Aerosmith’s ‘Head First’ Became the First Music Download
When Aerosmith released "Head First" as a free digital download on June 27, 1994, the fledgling technology team at the band's label, Geffen, just wanted to prove that it could be done. But it was an important moment in the developing landscape of the World Wide Web which ultimately helped...
CDC Warns of Increased Risk of This Dangerous Virus in New York
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a serious warning regarding a dangerous virus that's spreading across America, including New York. New York has seen its fair share of health alerts this year. In April, health officials confirmed cases of an extremely dangerous form of bacterial meningitis, which happened around the same time doctors reported that children were coming down with measles.
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