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Iconic Recording Studio With Roots in New York, To Close Its Doors
The renowned recording studio, Record Plant, which first made its mark in New York City in 1968, has shut down, marking the end of an era for the iconic music industry hub. In 1967, Gary Kellgren was working as a recording engineer at different New York City studios, including Mayfair Studios which was located at 701 Seventh Avenue near Times Square. This studio had the only professional 8-track recording system in New York at the time.
Could Jelly Roll Be Planning a Performance at WWE SummerSlam?
Jelly Roll is once again set to be a part of a WWE Universe event. Two of the singer's songs will be the theme songs for this year's WWE SummerSlam, according to a social media announcement from Paul Michael Levesque, aka Triple H — a retired pro wrestler and the WWE's Chief Content Officer.
Big Lots Faces Survival Challenges: Are Binghamton and Vestal at Risk?
Recent news has indicated that Big Lots, the Columbus, Ohio-based retail chain, is facing significant challenges and will be closing several store locations. The company's survival is now in question as they plan to close more stores than they will open in 2024, according to a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development raises concerns for local communities, including Broome County where one of these stores is located.
NY Online Shoppers: Are You Overspending Without Even Knowing It?
Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th is Amazon Prime Day It's a day SO BIG that it takes two days to celebrate...that's big. So New Yorkers, how much do you really spend online, especially late-night online shopping?. Well, a recent study by BadCredit.org has some interesting insights into American...
Trump Chooses ‘Former Critic’ as Running Mate in Upcoming Election
After months of speculation and just days after an attempt on his life at a rally in Pennsylvania, Donald Trump has formerly announced his pick for vice president. Trump has named Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate for November's Presidential election. The announcement came earlier today while Trump officially became the Republican party's nominee.
Plans for Binghamton Event Venue and Photo Studio Approved
A fire-damaged Binghamton building that's been unused for several years could spring back to life as an event space. A Broome County husband and wife are planning to establish a new business at the location of the former Crescent Cleaners at 40 Clinton Street in the city's First Ward. Francisco...
Fireman’s Carnival To Be Held in Schenevus, New York
The annual Schenevus Fireman's Carnival will take place this Thursday through Saturday, offering free admission and parking. Described as "great fun for the whole family" by the organizers, the carnival promises an array of games, rides, food, prizes, and live music each day. This is the carnival's 75th year. Saturday...
See 34 Adorable — and Charming — Pictures of Young Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan first moved to Nashville in the early 2000s, after graduating college. Not long after, Bryan became a member of a Music City publishing house. Among his first cuts was the title track of Travis Tritt's 2004 album, My Honky Tonk History. It wasn't long before he was signed as an artist himself — under the Capitol Music umbrella, Bryan scored another songwriting credit, co-writing Billy Currington's, "Good Directions."
The Linus Project: Auchinachie Cares’ Latest Act Of Kindness Revealed
Our community is fortunate to have so many great charitable organizations. They help thousands with their services on a daily basis, and we appreciate what each one does for our community. Many times, these organizations' amazing help goes unnoticed, but I bet we would notice if they were not around....
Kane Brown Admits He Won’t Be Able to Do This With His Son [Watch]
Kane Brown has certainly mastered the art of parenting daughters. Brown and his wife, Katelyn Brown, have added a third child to their team, a boy named Krewe. Brown was a guest on the CMT Hot 20 Countdown, when he got candid and admitted something about fatherhood, that is worrisome to him, as he and his wife settle into their expanded family.
Luke Combs’ Tom Petty Cover Is the Perfect SEC Football Hype Video Soundtrack [Watch]
With a new football season kicking off in just over a month, college football fans are getting hyped. In an effort to stoke those flames, the South Eastern Conference has released a hype video for the kickoff games, using Luke Combs' cover of Tom Petty's "Runnin' Down a Dream." The...
It’s Blueberry Season in Otsego County, New York
The start of blueberry season is eagerly awaited by berry enthusiasts and farmers alike. Typically beginning in late spring and extending into summer, the timing varies by region and climate. In the United States, for example, blueberry season can start as early as April in southern states like Florida and Georgia, while northern states such as Maine and Michigan reach their peak harvest in July and August. Here in Central New York, due to the warm and wet weather, berries are thriving and some local farms are open for business.
Megan Moroney Reveals Tragic Connection to 9/11 Inspired New Song
Megan Moroney is hot off the release of her sophomore album Am I Okay?, which arrived on July 12. Of the 14 songs, one title sticks out — "Heaven By Noon." The country singer recently revealed to Today's Country host Kelleigh Bannen that the song was written about her uncle, who died in the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Morgan Wallen Just Reactivated His Instagram to Spill Big News
After deactivating his Instagram profile last month, Morgan Wallen is back — and he's got big news to share. The country star returned to the social media platform on Monday (July 15) with the announcement that he's headlining a bill at Knoxville, Tenn.'s Neyland Stadiumon on Sept. 22. Two of his closest collaborators and most frequent tourmates, Hardy and Ernest, are joining Wallen for that show.
New York Shines Bright in the Olympic Medal Count
With the Olympic Games fast approaching and Team USA getting ready to show off their skills once again in Paris, New York stands out for its incredible contribution to the United States gold medal tally. While the excitement continues to build for the upcoming competition, let's shine the spotlight on...
Jason Aldean Dedicates a Song to Trump After Shooting Injury [Watch]
Jason Aldean stood in solidarity with former president Donald Trump during a show in Nashville on Saturday night (July 13), just hours after Trump was injured in an alleged assassination attempt at a campaign rally. As he introduced his controversial 2023 hit "Try That in a Small Town," Aldean told...
Community Champions: Oxford American Legion’s Impactful Blood Drives
The Fort Hill American Legion Post 376 in Oxford has had a longstanding tradition of hosting blood drives in partnership with the American Red Cross for over two decades. The unwavering commitment of Post 376 to community service has resulted in a significant increase in blood donations, leading to a recent recognition from the American Red Cross for the Legion's outstanding achievements in 2023.
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