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Discover The Excitement: SerlingFest 2024 In Binghamton, New York!
Summer begins to wind down in September. Schools are back in session, and vacations are mostly over. But the events schedule in the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania continue to be busy. One event that looks to be a fun one to attend in September, has to...
‘American Idol': Carrie Underwood Reveals What Kind of Judge She’ll Be
It's been a long time since an American Idol judge said what everyone watching was thinking. That could change when Carrie Underwood joins the show next year. Underwood was officially announced as a new American Idol judge on Thursday (Aug. 1). She'll join Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie for Season...
Renowned Yoga Therapist James Bae Returns to Upstate New York
If you're looking to unwind and recharge your mind and body in a serene and spiritual way, I have some good news for you. James Bae, the renowned yoga therapist and educator, is coming back to Thekchen Choling Syracuse for an big-time weekend retreat on August 23rd-25th. The retreat is...
Carrie Underwood Elevates Papa Roach’s ‘Leave a Light On’ Message [Listen]
Carrie Underwood's collaboration with Papa Roach is as much about amplifying the lyrics of "Leave a Light On" as it is about creating a great vocal partnership. Not long after releasing the rock ballad originally, the group partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for an awareness campaign. They even changed the song title to "Leave a Light On (Talk Away the Dark)" to further merge song and concept.
Green ‘Power Ranger’ Wanted for Assault on Elderly Man [Watch]
We all had our favorite Power Ranger back in the day. Whether you were rooting for the pink, green, red or yellow, you always wanted them to do good things and help those around them. This is certainly not the case for Hector David Jr., an actor best known for...
Denny’s, America’s Diner, Shutting Down More Locations Across America
It has been an interesting year for the restaurant industry. The impacts of inflation and costs of operation have seen revenue plummeting and some major chains struggling. Earlier this year, Denny's shut down 57 locations due to underperformance. Now comes word that even more have bit the dust. Denny's, America's...
New Yorkers Shine as One of the Most Charitable States
Have you ever wondered how charitable your fellow New Yorkers are? A recent study surveyed Americans from all across the country to find out where the most charitable people live. I'm happy to say that New York has some pretty good numbers!. According to the study, over half (53%) of...
There’s a Traveling Blockbuster Store for Those Who Miss Renting Videos
Maybe you just can't let go of that laminated member card in your wallet that you once used every Friday night. Or you maybe you'll never know what it was like looking at shelf after shelf of VHS covers trying to find the perfect movie for you and your friends.
Luke Bryan Honors His Late Sister, Kelly, During Special Onstage Moment [Watch]
Luke Bryan left a captive Bridgestone Arena audience with chills Monday night (July 29). He was there to pay tribute to Toby Keith as part of Toby Keith: American Icon (Aug. 28 on NBC), and the celebration of life must have brought back memories of someone else Bryan lost: His sister, Kelly.
Gretchen Wilson Gets Real Honest About Carrie Underwood [Watch]
When Gretchen Wilson debuted in 2004, she put the country world on blast. A year later, she'd get a taste of what that feels like. Carrie Underwood dropped her debut country single "Jesus Take the Wheel" in October 2005, about 18 months after Wilson's "Redneck Woman." If you didn't think it was competitive back then, think again.
Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman and Their Girls Attend the 2024 Summer Olympics [Pictures]
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman were spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games this week, taking in the the Women's Street Final Skateboarding Event and Artistic Gymnastics on July 28 and 30. The couple's daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, were also in the stands. The women's skateboarding finals took...
Binghamton Univ. Plate Readers Track Cars on Off-Campus Streets
Automated license plate readers installed for Binghamton University appear to record vehicle information of people driving in the city of Binghamton and the village of Johnson City. The university hasn't answered specific questions about the controversial Flock Safety devices that were set up at locations away from the main Vestal...
Headlight Protocol: Exploring Mechanics’ Reasons For Turning Them Off
I hadn't thought about this before, because I usually don't obsess about the little things. Well, my wife would argue that fact. Recently we have both had work done on our vehicles and she informed me that the headlight switch had been turned to 'off ' from 'auto', where she always leaves it, so she doesn't have to worry about turning them on every day.
Binghamton Street Sealed Off After Report of Man Armed with a Gun
Police officers and a special operations unit were sent to a Binghamton neighborhood following a call regarding a person who was believed to have been armed with a gun. Patrol units were sent to a house on Herman Avenue in the city's First Ward shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday. The man reportedly had made threats to harm himself.
Luke Combs Shares a Wedding Photo Outtake on His 4th Anniversary
Luke Combs marked four years of marriage to his wife Nicole on Thursday (Aug. 1), and to celebrate, he shared a silly outtake from the couple's wedding photo album. In the picture, he and Nicole and are embracing on a beach in their wedding attire: But it's a blurry action shot, with Combs and his wife dissolving into laughter mid-photo shoot.
Top Country Music Playlists To Listen To While Studying Online
This content was produced in partnership with Archer Education. Studying online can often require the perfect background music to maintain focus and enhance productivity. Country music offers a diverse range of playlists that cater to different study needs. Explore the top country music playlists that can keep you motivated while you hit the books.
Johnson City Police Distributing Free Autism Awareness Stickers
According to Autism Speaks, 1 in 36 children in the United States have autism. For adults, it's 1 in 45. Approximately 4 out of 100 boys and 1 out of 100 girls have autism in the U.S. Boys are close to 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism...
Mom Finds Blood in Burger King Meal After Kid Takes Bite Thinking It’s Ketchup
With the price of fast food meals lately — they're higher than they've ever been — you expect your order to be correct. You don't expect your burger to have blood in it, but that's exactly what happened to a mom and her child. This is the stuff...
Otsego County, New York Animal Shelter to Hold Golf Tournament
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SQSPCA) will once again host its annual Robert B. Schlather Susquehanna SPCA Golf Fundraiser on Friday, August 9. This year's event returns to a one-day format and will be held for the first time at the Oneonta Country Club, located...
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