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Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency For All of New York
After severe storms passed through many parts of Upstate New York Wednesday evening, including a tornado touching down in Rome, Governor Hochul has declared a state of emergency. As many areas of Upstate New York clean up after yesterday's severe storms, the Governor has issued a state of emergency and...
Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
New York State Recalled These Cannabis Products for ‘Precautionary’ Reasons
A cannabis company that sells products in New York has been doing so without the proper licensing, and is now facing significant scrutiny from the state. A report from ABC News 10 confirmed that cannabinoid hemp products produced by Eat Sky High LLC have been recalled the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
Sexyy Red Confirms Joint Album With Chief Keef Is Coming Soon
Sexyy Red reveals she has a joint album with her "boo" Chief Keef coming soon. On Monday (July 15), Viper magazine shared a video of them catching up with Sexyy Red at the Wireless Festival in Finsbury Park in London on July 13. During the brief chat, the St. Louis rapper broke the news that she has a collab LP with Sosa in the works.
5 of America’s Most Picturesque Small Towns Are Right Here in Massachusetts
There are lots of reasons why New England is such a popular destination for vacationers and tourists alike. This is especially true during the Summer. And with such a rich history, as well as being so aesthetically pleasing, Massachusetts is at the heart of all those potential destinations. And it's not just the bigger cities of the Bay State that people are flocking to either. There are definitely a good share of small towns that have a certain look about them that make for quite the picturesque destination. In fact, Massachusetts is where you can find five of the "most picturesque small towns in America".
Dave Free Explains pgLang’s Creative Process With Kendrick Lamar
Dave Free is opening up about pgLang's creative process with Kendrick Lamar. Dave Free Speaks About Working With Kendrick Lamar. Last Thursday (July 11), Dave Free sat down for an interview with Elephant, where he spoke about his time alongside K-Dot at pgLang, the label Dot created after parting ways with Top Dawg Ent. in 2021. In part of the interview, Free broke down the duo's creative process at pgLang when it comes to making new art.
National Pizza Chain Saved From Bankruptcy After Quietly Closing 44 Locations
While some cities now have one less pizza option, others can celebrate one of their favorites that will be sticking around for a little longer. It's been a struggle for several recognizable chain restaurants in 2024. And the list keeps growing. So far, the year has brought us reports of...
Tornado Warning & Severe Weather Alerts Issued For Parts of Capital Region
Several severe weather alerts have been issued in the Capital Region and surrounding areas, including a tornado warning for some. As the hot and humid weather continues here in the Capital Region and Upstate New York, so does the risk of sever weather and storms. National Weather Services Issues Tornado...
Former QB Slams NFL Executive for Calling Buffalo Bills’ Allen ‘Overrated’
We're still one week away from players reporting for NFL training camp, and roughly six weeks away from the 2024 regular season getting underway. NFL fans are reaching the peak of their offseason boredom, and because of this, we're all a bit prone to overreacting when our favorite team, or favorite player, gets discussed in the media.
Stewart International Airport Adds Direct Flights To Popular Vacation Destination
Traveling to popular vacation destinations out of the Hudson Valley area just got easier. Guests can travel to locations such as Europe, Charleston and Myrtle Beach South Carolina and more. New York Stewart International Airport has non stop flights to Florida locations such as St. Pete/ Clearwater/ Tampa, Orlando and...
Man Charged With Killing Chinx Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter – Report
One of the men charged with killing rapper Chinx in 2015 has reportedly pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. On Tuesday (July 16), New York news station Fox 5's Lisa Evers broke the news on the latest update in the nine-year-old murder case. She reports Quincy Homere, one of the two men believed by police to be involved in the Queens rapper's killing, has pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree manslaughter in Queens Criminal Court. Homere is already serving 18 years in federal prison for a 2015 bank robbery. He is reportedly facing another 23 years in state prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 12.
Blueface’s Release Date for Probation Violation Not Yet Determined Despite Rumors He Could Be Out of Jail Soon
Blueface's release date for his probation violation has not yet been determined, despite rumors he could get out of jail in the next few weeks. Rumors have been afloat that Blueface could potentially be released on July 29 after the rapper's dad asked for fans to pray for his son on TikTok.
Ye’s Wife Bianca Censori Puts It All on Display From the Waist Up While Wearing a Transparent Top and No Bra
Ye's wife Bianca Censori seems to be getting bolder with each new outfit. She was most recently spotted wearing a transparent shirt and no bra, which showed her breasts in full view. Bianca Censori Pops Out in See-Through Shirt. On Tuesday (July 16), TMZ obtained photos of Bianca leaving a...
Soulja Boy Has Some Unkind Words for Drake and Blueface
Soulja Boy has some unkind words for Drake and Blueface, and let loose on them on social media. On Tuesday (July 16), Soulja Boy hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, to fire some shots at his current foe Blueface, who is currently locked up for a probation violation. "F**k...
Cash Cobain’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
It’s hard to argue that any rapper has put New York City on their back quite like Cash Cobain in 2024. The Bronx-bred polymath has been steadily making a name for himself since 2019, producing and writing tracks for both hometown talents like B-Lovee and Big Yaya to national icons like Lil Yachty and Drake. After the pandemic shuttered everything in 2020, the 26-year-old rapper decided to look inward and invest entirely in his own sound. He began crafting a dizzying blend of sample drill, amalgamating tracks from the Spice Girls, Prince Royce and the Plain White T’s with the choppy bounce of Jersey club. Now, Cash is bringing that slick energy to his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
See Crazy Photos & Video of Hurricane Like Weather in New York
The good news is there were no confirmed tornadoes that touched in Central New York. The bad news is strong winds blew down trees, power lines and left thousands without power. A little further West, Mother Nature pounded Canandaigua, New York with what looks more like a hurricane than a...
Capital Region Native And His Band Announce Hometown Show In Albany
There is no more room on the summer concert calendar to add shows! Let's start the fall concert calendar. The latest show announcement for the Capital Region will take place in Albany this October and will feature a singer from Niskayuna. The Los Angeles based Rock band Dirty Honey will...
Lil Reese Proclaims His Innocence After Reportedly Being Arrested for Rape
Lil Reese is calling cap following reports he was arrested for suspicion of rape in California. On Monday night (July 15), the Chicago rapper shared a post on his Instagram Story proclaiming his innocence. "On my sister Ree Ree the whole story cap and made up fuc I look like,"...
Spend The Night In This Upstate New York Castle
Castles are certainly not as common as the raised ranch or colonial-style houses on your cul-de-sac, however New York state is home to dozens of castles dating back to the 1800's and early 1900's. One of the "new builds", if you will, is around 50-years-old and you can spend the night if you like.
Supermarket Chain With 400 Stores Closing Many New York Locations
Another popular supermarket in New York State has confirmed massive closures. Stop & Shop just confirmed plans to close 32 stores by the end of 2024. The company confirmed the upcoming closures, which include a number of locations in New York State as well as the Hudson Valley. Below are...
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