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New York State Fair Adds Country Legend To Show Lineup
The Great New York State Fair has a great run of Country shows this year, and now you can add a Country icon to the lineup!. The great thing about summer in Upstate New York is even though we are nearing the halfway point of the season, the Country concert schedule will remain SUPER busy because now we are getting to fair season and all the great country shows at our local county fairs and an UNBELIEVABLE lineup at the Great New York State Fair running Wednesday, August 21st through Sunday, August 2nd at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse.
This Destructive, Invasive Insect Has Been Spotted In Upstate New York! See it, Kill It!
The Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive species to New York and must be killed. Their hatching season occurred in May and June and now they have been spotted here in New York State. It's time to take action. According to the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Spotted...
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
New York Misses Top 10 “Dumbest” States in US, Still Ranks in Upper Half
If you had an inkling that New York State isn't exactly the sharpest tool in the shed, your instincts are pretty accurate. What makes a "dumb" state? According to HomeSnacks, there's plenty of ways to measure a state and its residents' overall IQ. Markers include percentage of residents who dropped...
Massachusetts is Home to One of the World’s Premier Camping Resorts
Massachusetts is known for its natural beauty including breathtaking mountains, adventurous hiking trails, relaxing waterfalls, and rolling hills. It's no surprise that tourists make it a point to include Massachusetts as part of their vacation plans. Some visitors want to be as close to our state's natural beauty as possible by camping out.
Bruce Kulick on ‘90’s Kiss Lineup: ‘It’s a Shame It Was Killed’
Bruce Kulick says he understood why Kiss leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to stage an original lineup reunion, complete with makeup, in the ‘90s – but it took him a while to accept it. And the guitarist pushed back against the pair’s dismissal of the work...
Deep Purple, ‘=1′: Album Review
Since signing a new record deal 11 years ago, Deep Purple has found new life in a career that seemed to have bottomed out at the turn of the century. The move coincided with the band's affiliation with veteran hard-rock producer Bob Ezrin, who's produced the band's past five albums, including 2020 highlight Whoosh! and =1, the 23rd LP of a six-decade run that now includes more than a dozen members among its ranks.
Big Weekend In Saratoga, Here’s What To Know Before You Go To SPAC
The next several days offer many entertainment opportunities in the Capital Region of New York. Between Saturday and Wednesday we have Impractical Jokers, Brit Floyd, Sammy Hagar, Reo Speedwagon with Train and Winger, just to name a few. See ticket information for each show below. For now lets focus on...
Hall Pass Cash: Get Ready for a New School Year With Your Chance to Win a $500 Prepaid Visa Gift Card
Back-to-school shopping may be fun but it's not cheap! We're giving you a chance to get your budget out of detention with those much-needed back-to-school funds. You could score a $500 prepaid Visa Gift Card. That's enough to buy:. 4,411 no. 2 pencils. 29 Trapper Keepers. 250 3-subject spiral notebooks.
ALERT: These Campsites In New York State Have CLOSED
The recent storms that pounded portions of New York State have lead to officials closing various campsites. The summer storms that raged through the last few days left a line of destruction behind. As residents cleanup and, in some cases, start to rebuild their homes, the weather is starting to become more enjoyable with less humidity and sunny skies.
“Road Trip” A Starter’s Guide To a Visit To Jamestown, NY!
When you get the itch to travel the back roads of New York for a road trip, do NOT forget the western New York city of Jamestown. There is so much history here, great museums, historic sites, good restaurants, and, well, lets face it you have to come here to pay tribute to local girl, Lucille Ball.
How Well Do You Know Free Beer and Hot Wings…Continued!
Today, Free Beer did a spur-of-the-moment game where we quizzed a bunch of you on how well you know the shows, with questions ranging from "Do you think Maitlynn could change a tire?" to "Collectively, how many sex toys do you think the show has?". Turns out we have 25...
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Pristine Upstate New York Campground Named One of USA’s Best [PHOTOS]
If you're looking to add another spot to your list of camping destinations for next summer and fall, you may want to consider this quaint Upstate New York site. After all, it was recently included in a list of the 15 best in the country of its kind. Popular Upstate...
Son of Wrestling Legend Coming to Capital Region for Private Signing Event
Wrestling fans in the Capital Region will not want to miss this upcoming event at Crossgates Mall. The great folks over at Heroes Hideout, the Capital Region's ultimate destination for toys, collectibles, and immersive meet and greet experiences with your favorite pop culture icons, announced another can't-miss wrestling event at their Crossgates location at the end of the summer.
New York State Man Arrested After Allegedly Committing Lewd Act in Walmart
Walmart's current slogan is save money, live better. One New York sate man allegedly decided to take the live better part into his own hands so to speak. Police say the self-serving suspect was arrested recently inside the retail store and is now facing charges, including public exposure. The New...
New Dick’s Sporting Goods Brand Now Open in Albany, New York
Crossgates Mall in Albany, New York has been a huge shopping option in the Capital Region for 40 years. National brands such as GAP, JC Penny, Macy's, Lego and TJ Maxx are just a few that have opened their doors to shoppers. Now another brand will have it's Grand Opening at Crossgates.
Capital Region Residents Share Their Secret Side Hustles
Do you have something on the side you're doing to make a little extra money? Some anonymous Capital Region listeners shared what they do with us and it was pretty amazing. Do you have a secret hobby you don't want anyone else to know about? Maybe it's one that actually puts a little extra money into your wallet. That would be the dream, right?
Black Crowes Return to Upstate New York! Here’s the Latest On Their Concert Announcement
Who would have thought that in 2024 we would be talking about the Black Crowes as a active Rock band with new music and live performances that include both Chris and Rich Robinson? Not me, but here we are to announce the latest on a tour that continues into 2025.
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