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Alan Jackson’s Second Grandchild Arrives! [See Pictures]
Alan Jackson is officially a grandfather to two grandsons!. His oldest daughter, Mattie Jackson, welcomed her first child into the world on Thursday June 20. “One week ago my life was forever changed,” the new mom writes. The new mom shared various photos of their little guy, including the...
New York State Will Wait to Increase Can Deposit to 10 Cents in 2025
Lawmakers did not get to the bottle and can deposit increase this session and now may have to wait until 2025 to increase the return to 10 cents in New York State. In 1983, New York State increased the deposit to 5 cents per bottle or can. It is time to make the deposit to go up. You have to pay for the deposit ahead of time, but it would make people actually want to go recycle and return them.
IBM Country Club Site Housing Development Stalled
Plans to build a 75-unit apartment complex at the former site of the iconic IBM Country Club near Johnson City are on hold because of a financing snag. The dilapidated structures at the abandoned country club property on Watson Boulevard in the town of Union were torn down in late 2022.
John Deere CEO John C. May Selling Spectacular $3.9 Million Barn Mansion — See Inside! [Pictures]
John Deere CEO John C. May is selling his stunning "barndominium" estate in Illinois, and pictures show a one-of-a-kind property that you have to see to believe. May's 2-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2,864-square-foot home sits on 80 rolling acres in Port Byron, Ill. Built in 2014, the main residence is fashioned like...
Massive Snail Species That Carries Meningitis Found in New York
One of the largest and most damaging species of snail was recently discovered in New York, and the dangers it poses goes far beyond the effects on plants and property. The discovery is a frustrating addition to the large group of invasive species already present in New York State. From the aggressive "Frankenfish" that can breathe air and eats mammals to the crustacean the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) urges residents to immediately freeze to death, it's a wild world out there. But back to the snail...
WATCH: Dolly Parton Gets ‘Tricked’ Into Promoting Ryan Reynolds’ Docuseries
Ryan Reynolds is the ultimate jokester and recently he and Rob McElhenney tricked Dolly Parton into promoting his new docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham. He shared the video on social media and although she was technically in on the entire thing, it's still a fun back and forth between the country legend and the men behind the project.
Kinky Friedman, Country Singer and Satirist, Dead at 79
Kinky Friedman — a satirical country singer who also wrote detective novels and once ran for governor of Texas — has died, according to a statement posted to his social media. He was 79 years old. "Kinkster endured tremendous pain & unthinkable loss in recent years but he...
Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her [Exclusive Interview]
Recently, Jelly Roll told Taste of Country who he would include in his presidential campaign if he was running. One of his cabinet members would be Kelsea Ballerini. Kelsea Ballerini Responds to What Jelly Roll Said About Her. I recently spoke with Ballerini on Taste of Country Nights With Evan...
Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country [Exclusive]
Carly Pearce is a force within country music nowadays, with a Grammy under her belt, and five No. 1 songs on the country music airplay charts. When she speaks about the talents of another artist, people listen. Carly Pearce Has Something to Say About Post Malone Going Country. I recently...
Would You Pay A Fart Tax In Central New York?
In Denmark, the toots of cows and pigs are set to be taxed starting in 2030. You read that right! A tax on toots. According to Danish Taxation Minister Jeppe Bruus, the goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% from 1990 levels by the time 2030 rolls around. Cows and pigs emit methane, which is a gas that contributes to global warming. According to the U.N. Environment program, livestock are to blame for 32% of methane emitted due to human causes.
WATCH: Jelly Roll Drops A HUGE Hint About His Next Album
Jelly Roll announced a tour expansion and performed a new song during a stop on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week, but that wasn't all. The singer also dropped a big hint about when fans can expect his next album. During his couch interview, guest host Martin Short asked Jelly...
Alan Jackson to Receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
This September, Alan Jackson will receive yet another award that lauds his G.O.A.T. status. The Country Hall of Famer will be honored with the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Nashville Songwriters Awards ceremony. Each year, this award celebrates a songwriter whose work has "made a significant contribution...
Why Kelsea Ballerini Picked Noah Kahan for ‘Cowboys Cry Too’ [Listen]
Kelsea Ballerini recalls the day she wrote her new single "Cowboys Cry Too." She also remembers listening to her duet partner nervously share his lyrics. "He opens his mouth and sings this whole verse and I just was like, 'Oh my gosh,'" Ballerini says of Noah Kahan, an artist she has long admired. Turns out the feelings were mutual.
New York Tops the Charts in Prenup Agreements
Did you know that almost 1 in 5 New York couples (18%) have a formal prenup in place? Too be honest with you, I would have that number would be higher. TurboDebt decided to do a survey, so they talked to 3,000 married couples to find out how many of them had a prenup. We know that 18% of New York couples have a prenup and it turns out that the Empire State is ahead of the game.
After Friendly’s: Johnson City Restaurant Replaced by Car Wash
A car wash empire is expanding with a new facility rising on the site of the old Friendly's restaurant in Johnson City. The eatery had been a fixture at 561 Harry L. Drive for nearly four decades. It was the last Friendly's restaurant operating in the Binghamton area when it closed in September.
See Your Favorite Country Stars Rockin’ Their Sunglasses!
What is it about sunglasses that instantly make someone cooler? Is it the mystery of their eyes being concealed? Or maybe it's just another layer of their style expression that makes sunglasses the perfect accessory. Perhaps shielding your eyes from harmful UV rays is what give someone true swagger. National...
Jelly Roll Adds New Dates + Opening Acts to His 2024 Tour
Jelly Roll's 2024 tour hasn't even kicked off yet, but it's already getting even bigger. On Wednesday (June 26), he unfurled another round of dates for the Beautifully Broken Tour, already set to be the singer's biggest headlining arena trek. Ernest, Shaboozey and singer-songwriter Allie Colleen — who also just...
Jason Aldean Remembers How Big & Rich Helped Launch His Career
Next year, Jason Aldean will celebrate 20 years since he debuted with "Hicktown." He may owe Big & Rich a phone call or a thank you gift. The pair were instrumental to helping Aldean — then a struggling songwriter — launch. "Those were my boys back in the day," he says of Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich.
20 Years Later: The Search for Craig Frear in Upstate New York
During the summer of 2004, a young man vanished into thin air from a sleepy river town in Upstate New York and his family is still seeking answers about what happened to him. This is a personal story for me because the unresolved disappearance of Craig Frear happened in my hometown. Craig was just one grade ahead of my little sister in school and vanished about two blocks from where I grew up.
Calling All Broome County Youth: Join the NYS Governor’s Youth Council
The Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services is looking for a rising star like you to represent us on the New York State Governor’s Youth Council. If you're between the ages of 13 to 21 and ready to have your voice heard, this is your opportunity.
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