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Taste of Country Fans Pick Who Should Replace Katy Perry on ‘American Idol’
The next season of American Idol is going to look different. It's already been confirmed that Katy Perry will not be returning to the judges' table alongside Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie. Whether or not Bryan and Richie return has not yet been confirmed, but for now it looks like they will be staying in their current positions. Host Ryan Seacrest is expected to return as well.
Troubled Downtown Binghamton Bar Closed After Shooting
A Binghamton nightclub with a long history of problems has shut down following the latest incident in which a man was shot in the chest. The Cave, which operated out of a basement at Centre Plaza on Henry Street, had been fined thousands of dollars by the State Liquor Authority in recent years.
The Smallest, Tiny, Itty Bitty Counties in New York State. WOW!!
There are 62 counties in New York State. The largest ones, of course, can be found in New York City and Long Island. There it is common to find millions of people living in a single county. Not so much in Upstate New York, though. Here is a list of...
Toby Keith’s Best Fourth of July Songs, Ranked
While there are many patriotic songs in country music, there are few artists whose names are synonymous with all things red, white and blue. Toby Keith is easily one of the biggest fans of the United States and those who defend her each and every day. Toby Keith's Love for...
Who is the ‘Hawk Tuah’ Girl?
The internet's latest viral sensation comes with long blonde hair, a strong Southern twang and an undeniably NSFW sense of humor. Haliey Welch — aka The "Hawk Tuah" girl — shot to overnight superstardom last month after she stole the show in a man-on-the-street interview with Tim & Dee TV.
Avelo Airlines To Cease Direct Orlando Flights From Binghamton
The convenience of a direct flight to Orlando from the Greater Binghamton Airport was a welcome addition to the community, but that convenience is about to end. Avelo Airlines, headquartered in Houston, Texas began twice weekly direct flights from BGM to ORL in November 2022. An additional flight was to head to Fort Meyers from BGM but was scrapped when that community was devasted by Hurricane Ian in September 2022.
These New York Marine Animals Have Lived Longer Than Dinosaurs
Bring up the subject of dinosaurs to kids, and they seem to get excited. I never quite understood that. Nothing against dinosaurs, but when I was a kid, I had no interest in anything else associated with these creatures of the Triassic Period, which, by the way, began about 230 million years ago.
Kane Brown’s Daughters Meet New Baby Brother for the First Time [Watch]
Kane and Katelyn Brown just welcomed a new baby boy, and it seems that everyone in the fam is equally excited. Check out the happy big sisters — Kingsley, 4, and Kodi, 2 —meeting their new baby brother, Krewe, for the first time. "How has it already been...
The Empire State of Procrastination – New York’s Time Management Dilemma
Stop me if you have heard this before: Procrastinators - the leaders of tomorrow! It's funny...until it isn't. When you live in a state like New York, life can be demanding but procrastination can still find a way into our lives. According to a recent study about the states with...
The 20 Best Corny Pickup Lines in Country Music Lyrics
From cheesy to sweet, country music has produced some truly unforgettable pick up lines. In this genre, most pick up lines err towards the redneck side of things — so you're more likely to find artists who are trying to woo their sweethearts with trucks, farm vehicles and jars of moonshine. In fact, the top song on this list centers around one downright unsexy insect.
Jason Aldean Reveals the Most Expensive Automobile He Owns [Exclusive]
If you check the garages and driveways of some of country music's biggest superstars, you most likely will find a few really expensive items: Trucks, off-road vehicles, boats, hunting equipment and more. Jason Aldean Reveals the Most Expensive Automobile He Owns. I recently had the "Let Your Boys Be Country"...
Miranda Lambert Names Five Songs Fans Can Fight To At Her Shows [ Watch]
Miranda Lambert's fine with fights breaking out at her shows — as long as fans choose their timing carefully. The singer recently broke up a fight during a performance of "Tin Man," her award-winning heartbreak ballad. She shut the situation down quickly, even calling the police over to remove the rowdy fans from the crowd. But after the fact, Lambert clarified that it wasn't the fight itself that bothered her: It was the fact that it disrupted one of her most powerful sad songs.
Here’s Where You Can Watch Your Favorite Country Artists Perform This Fourth of July
As the nation gets ready to celebrate its 248th birthday, a handful of country artists are preparing to perform on some pretty big stages. In honor of Fourth of July, several country hitmakers are scheduled to open for the day's biggest event — the fireworks. Macy's 4th of July...
Outdated Law Under Fire: Push to End Subminimum Wage In New York
As unfathomable and infuriating as this is, are you aware that there is an actual law that allows individuals with disabilities to be underpaid by their employers?. So many companies claim to be against discrimination in the workplace but speaking against it and putting action where words are are two very different things.
Binghamton Recreation Baseball Needs Community’s Help to Make History
The Binghamton All-Star Baseball Team is reaching out to the Southern Tier community for support in making Binghamton history. This year marks a significant milestone for the Binghamton Recreation League as the 14U and 16U baseball teams have advanced to the Williamsport State Finals for the first time ever. Should...
New York Airports: The Good, the Bad, and the Sleep-Friendly
Now that Covid is in the rear view mirror, more people are traveling through the air again. In June, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) set the record for the most people screened in one day. So now more then ever, it's important to get to the airport early. Once you're...
Willie Nelson Announces Last-Minute Concert Cancellation
Willie Nelson has pulled out of his scheduled Tuesday performance on the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the latest in a string of cancellations. The country icon was set to appear at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. His team announced the cancellation in a statement and said he would rejoin the tour on July 4 in Camden, New Jersey. His son, Lukas Nelson, will perform in his place.
Dog Almost Ruins Ree Drummond’s Daughter’s Gender Reveal!
The Pioneer Woman Rea Drummond's daughter recently shared the news on social media that she and her husband were expecting their first child. Now, they're sharing a gender reveal that was hilariously nearly ruined by the couple's adorable Golden Retriever, George. “We can’t wait to meet you, little one,” she...
Morgan Wallen Not Amused After Fan Throws a Phone at Him During Show [Watch]
Morgan Wallen had no time for a fan who threw her phone at him during a recent tour stop. In the video shared on X, the country singer is in the middle of singing "Cowgirls" when a well-manicured hand emerges from the bottom of the screen and launches the device toward him.
New Yorkers Should Be Using This Car Button During the Summer
At the beginning of each cold weather and warm weather season, my wife and I have different opinions on where to set the air-recirculation button in our vehicles. Depending on whose car it is, I think the owner should be the one who gets to decide the setting, but for some reason, that doesn't seem to work when we are in my vehicle. Go figure.
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