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Limited Edition Dunkin’ Munchkin Buckets Have New Yorkers Buzzing
Let's face it, so many of us love a good collector's item or limited edition find. Whether it happens to be a nostalgic cup from McDonald's, or, in keeping with the McD's trend, how wild many went for those adult happy meals...we just can't seem to get enough. There's a...
90-Miler: The Adirondack Canoe Classic Set for Sept 6-8
The Adirondack Canoe Classic — more commonly known as the 90-Miler — is set for September 6-8, with 250 boats and more than 600 paddlers signed up for the three-day paddling stage race. The race is hosted by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) with support from the...
New York: Watch Out for These Dancing Insects – They Hurt!
This summer, New Yorkers may come across a curious sight: thousands of white fluffy insects dancing on local beech trees. While these tiny dancers (check out how they shake it in the video below) may look fun, their name, as well as their painful defense mechanism, are no joke. Dancing...
19 Upstate New York “Halls of Fame” You May Have Never Heard Of!
You will not believe the variety of Halls of Fame spread out across the Upstate New York region. Here are nineteen of the best!. While none of them compare to the national glory of, say, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, there are many Halls that shine the spotlight o smaller, niche sports and organizations. And they are all fun.
These 11 Waterfront Restaurants in the Finger Lakes Are All A+
We love our waterfront dining places in Upstate New York. When the warm weather comes, we head out do dine by the blue waters of our favorite lakes, rivers, and streams. Waterfront dining can be found in all the many regions of Upstate New York. From Western New York along the shores of their Great Lakes waterfront, to the numerous wonderful places to eat up and down the Hudson River Valley. Even in the Adirondacks and the Catskill Mountains, the cold clean waters of the rivers and lakes there make it a perfect place for dining by the water.
Oswego County Announces Changes to Criminal Proceedings
OSWEGO COUNTY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul this week signed a bill passed by both houses of the state Legislature to allow changes in criminal court processes in Oswego County. The law now permits the electronic appearance of a defendant in connection with a criminal proceeding – with the exception of at a hearing or trial – within the county of Oswego.
How Long It Takes To Sell a House in New York
Are you are one of the people that are considering leaving New York State? Have you wondered how long it might take to sell your house when you put it on the market?. Cash For Home has the answer because they dug around and it turns out that New York is 46th on the list of states where it takes the longest to sell houses. Ouch!
3 New York Towns Named ‘Most Pristine’ in America
Towns in the Hudson Valley, Long Island and Adirondack regions of New York have been named among the cleanest and most scenic places in the country. New York officials recently announced that the state welcomed a record 306.3 million visitors in 2023. Tourism is booming in the Empire State, which is great news for local businesses and the economy. Speaking at the New York State Fair this week, Governor Hochul attributed New York's popularity with tourists to its diverse regions, which offer something for everyone.
New York State Politician Wants to Increase Fine For Passing Stopped School Buses
School is almost back in session, and this will obviously mean the roads across New York will be filled with a lot of school buses in the coming days. Districts across New York state have cracked down in recent years in an effort to stop vehicles from passing stopped school buses. But lawmakers say that most school bus-related deaths and injuries happen when children cross the street after getting off the bus, not in bus collisions.
Safe driving campaign underway for Labor Day weekend
NEW YORK — A campaign to ensure safe driving is underway across New York State amid the Labor Day holiday. State and local law enforcement will have increased patrols and more checkpoints set up through Monday, September 2, according to Governor Kathy Hochul's office. “We want all New Yorkers...
These Dinner Cruises Offer Many Wonderful Options in Upstate New York
Upstate New York offers plenty of great options to take a dinner cruise. Here are seven o f the best. These cruises go above and beyond to make your excursion fun and enjoyable. Dinner cruises can offer anything and everything from snacks and a full bar, up to a sit down elegant dinner, with a live entertainment show to watch. Others offer theme dinners such as a Lucille Ball diner cruise, or an Elvis one. There is even a dinner cruises that will take you out to the middle of a large river, serve you dinner, and then allow you to stay a while and allow you to watch the fireworks at night over the water (Uncle Sam Boat Tours, Alexandria Bay,. NY; photo).
Upstate New York School One of First in Area to Ban Cell Phones
As Governor Kathy Hochul continues her statewide push to ban smartphones inside New York schools, a school district in the Capital Region has already implemented a plan to make its school a "phone-free" space. *This post was originally published on 7/24. Should All Schools Do This?. Eventually, they will. Gov....
Shocking Map Predicts Major Parts of New Jersey Underwater by 2050
We have heard for years how climate change will cause rising water levels. A new map shows a densely populated area of New Jersey expected to be underwater by the year 2050. Even though climate change is a much-debated topic, some facts just can't be ignored. According to Climate Central,...
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