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Where Does the Phrase ‘Bob’s Your Uncle’ Come From and Who is Bob?
I heard the phrase "...and Bob's Your Uncle" a couple times in the last couple of weeks in a couple of movies or television shows. I had no idea what it meant and it wasn't the first time I heard it I just never really thought about researching the phrase until now. I feel like I'm hearing it more and more.
Tornado Touches Down In Chautauqua County
A tornado has touched down in Chautauqua County. As New York begins to experience severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl, there are many tornado watches and warnings around Western New York. One town in Chautauqua County has had a tornado touchdown, according to reports. At 12:15 pm on Wednesday, July 110, 2024, NZPChasers shared a photo on X that a tornado touched ground east of Forestville, New York. I cannot confirm it is the same tornado, but WKBW says a tornado has been on the ground for an hour moving across multiple towns in WNY.
Every State Where They’ve Made it Illegal to Have a Drink During Happy Hour
It may be "five o'clock somewhere," but that doesn't mean that it is happy hour everywhere. The concept of "happy hour," a period after typical work hours when discounts are offered to bar and restaurant patrons, is a bit of an American institution. You had a hard day of work and you now deserve a cold one and a plate of nachos.
Two Major Changes Coming to Target Stores Immediately
Who doesn't love a nice shopping spree at Target. Well, unless you spend way more than you want to and have shoppers remorse after the fact. Hey we've all been there so no judgement on my part. Shopping at any big box store can get a bit harried when they're...
What Does Katy Perry’s ‘143’ Album Title Mean? It’s Got a Hidden Message
Katy Perry fans have been gearing up for months for her highly-anticipated sixth studio album and now the title has finally been revealed. The album is titled 143, a name that has a special hidden message behind it. "I set out to create a bold, exuberant, celebratory dance-pop album with...
George Clooney and These Other Celebrities Want Joe Biden to Drop Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
George Clooney is calling for President Joe Biden to drop out of the 2024 presidential race just weeks after hosting a fundraiser for his reelection campaign. "In the last four years, he's won many of the battles he's faced. But the one battle he cannot win is the fight against time. None of us can. It's devastating to say it, but the Joe Biden I was with three weeks ago at the fund-raiser was not the Joe 'big F-ing deal' Biden of 2010," Clooney wrote in an op-ed for The New York Times.
Governor Shapiro Unveils Pennsylvania’s Patriotic New License Plate Design
As a New Yorker, I've gone through quite a few license plate designs over the decades I've owned a vehicle. Some I liked, some, well, not so much. The latest design is okay. It's not as nice in my opinion as some from other states. How about those of you...
Is Brad Pitt Allowed to See His Kids With Angelina Jolie?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's kids have a notoriously rocky relationship with their father following the couple's divorce. Now, shortly after their 18-year-old daughter Shiloh filed to legally change her last name from Jolie-Pitt to just Jolie, a source told People that the actor has "virtually no contact" with his adult children.
The Difference Between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning
The National Weather Service has announced a tornado watch for a significant portion of New York State, including the Southern Tier, until 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10. As per the latest weather advisory, you should be prepared for potential severe weather conditions if you are in an area within the highlighted portion of the map above.
This Weekend: 4 Binghamton New York Area Events Not To Miss
Enjoying this hot summer weather? I think about the other side of the equation, where it is brutally cold and snow is piling up. Ah, I feel better now. A Family Bazaar, July Fest, Sundae Safari & Ukrainian Festival - Oh My!. With summer, comes all sorts of things to...
‘Furious’ Groom Refuses to Invite Sister to Wedding After She Ruins His Proposal
A "furious" groom on Reddit can't forgive his sister for ruining "one of the happiest moments" of his life. The groom explained that he had a romantic, perfectly planned out proposal ready for his fiancée including flowers, a picnic, a beach background and a photographer to capture the moment.
The Mopar Cams Bring Psychobilly to Downtown Oneonta, New York
If you're a fan of rockabilly and psychobilly, you're in luck. Local purveyors of such sounds will be sliding into Oneonta tomorrow evening for a concert in Muller Plaza starting at 5:15pm. Rockabilly is one of the first, primal examples of rock and roll. Dating back to the 1950s, the...
The Internet Is Lusting After These Two ‘Very Handsome’ Police Officers on Facebook: PHOTO
A photograph of two "good-looking officers" in California has set the internet ablaze. The two cops went viral after the Whittier Police Department shared a photo of the pair, both flashing big smiles, on social media. "Have a great weekend everyone!" the post was captioned. Facebook post here and see...
Hooper Road Bridge Replacement Will Close Road in Endwell
The Broome County Department of Public Works has announced a temporary road closure for the replacement of the Hooper Road Bridge over Patterson Creek in the Town of Union, NY. Hooper Road, a county-owned road, will be closed from July 15, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. to July 29, 2024, at...
Target Will No Longer Accept Checks As Payment in New York
Shopping at Target in New York State is about to change as the nationwide retailer has announced plans to stop accepting a form of payment that some people still use. Beginning this coming Monday, July 15, 2024, Target stores will no longer accept personal checks as a form of payment. Although some shoppers still use checks to pay for their purchases, the store has noticed a decrease in the use of personal checks among consumers.
Bride Realizes on Wedding Day She and Groom Never Got Marriage License: ‘I Told You!’
A bride went viral when she remembered — on her wedding day — that she and the groom forgot to pick up their marriage license. In a viral video posted by bridal makeup artist @kendrakbeauty on TikTok, the bride she's doing makeup for suddenly realizes her marriage isn't exactly legal yet.
Deadly Cheese Incident in Upstate New York Leads to Sentencing
Johannes Vulto, a former raw milk cheese manufacturer in Upstate New York, and his company Vulto Creamery LLC, each received sentences in federal court in Syracuse on Monday, July 9 following a deadly incident. The sentencing followed guilty pleas from both Vulto and Vulto Creamery LLC to a misdemeanor offense...
Parents in New York Urged To Stop Using This Immediately!
Parents and caregivers in New York, take note: a popular brand of baby sound machines has been recalled due to a potential risk of electric shock. Hatch, a well-known name in the baby products market, has announced the recall of its baby sound machine Rest adaptors after receiving reports of electric shock incidents associated with the devices. The company is urging all parents to immediately stop using the affected products and take steps to address the issue.
James Tallon, Former State Assembly Majority Leader, Dies
James Tallon, a Binghamton native who served for several years as majority leader of the New York State Assembly, has died. He was 82 years old. Tallon was born in 1941. He took an interest in government and public speaking at an early age. As a ninth grade student at East Junior High School, Tallon won a contest with a speech entitled "Freedom, Our Most Precious Heritage." He won several more oratorical competitions before he graduated from Binghamton North High School in 1959.
Utah Father and Daughter Killed After Bulldozer Falls on Their Car
A Utah CEO and his 16-year-old daughter were killed by a fallen bulldozer on the highway on July 6. According to a statement from the Utah Highway Patrol, a mini bulldozer broke free from a tow truck during a turn and landed on Richard Hendrickson and his daughter Sally's GMC pickup truck.
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