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Two Oneonta, New York Residents Arrested Following Narcotics Investigation
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office has arrested the defendants listed below following an investigation into reported drug possession at a residence in the Town of Oneonta. Deputies had initially responded to the residence in an attempt to locate an individual wanted for unrelated charges. While on the scene, deputies discovered that John Nack was in possession of over ten grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Attention All Hot Sauce Lovers! This New York Expo Is Just for You
Are you looking for a spicy way to spend a fall weekend on September 21st and 22nd? Well, you can check those dates off your getaway weekend and head to the 11th Annual New York City Hot Sauce Expo!. It takes place at Industry City in Brooklyn and The 11th...
Strawberries, Peaches, And So More! U-Pick Em’s In Upstate NY
The orchards and berry fields of Upstate New York are very busy places this time of the year. And more to come when the corn, squash, and pumpkins start taking over the spotlight. The growing seasons come and go quickly so keep your eye out on your favorite local U-pick-ems...
FAST FOOD VALUE WARS : The New $5 Menu At KFC In New York
The fast-food industry has entered what many are calling the "Value Wars" A fierce competition to win over customers by offering the best bang for their buck. With inflation biting into everyone’s budget, major chains like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and now KFC are stepping up their game, rolling out new value meals that promise more food for less money. The question remains: will these deals be enough to lure customers in?
Bruce Springsteen Launches US Tour Leg: Set List, Video
The Boss is back from Europe. After spending a few weeks performing across the Atlantic Ocean, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off another leg of North American shows on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. "Pittsburgh! We finally got here!" Springsteen said from the stage at one point (via...
How Stone Temple Pilots Came Back Strong With ‘Purple’
Stone Temple Pilots met the music industry head-on as their debut album, 1992's Core, sold millions and millions of copies. As bassist and songwriter Robert DeLeo tells UCR, "I don't think we were really prepared for that." His '90s contemporary, Live vocalist Ed Kowalczyk, felt similarly as you'll read in...
Dennis DeYoung Just Found Out The Cars Hated Styx
Dennis DeYoung has only just discovered that the Cars hated Styx. He was responding to a 2006 interview republished online by Classic Rock last month, which it seems he’s never encountered before. In the article, the late Ric Ocasek spoke of the Cars’ early days: “We opened for about...
New York State Striving for Gender Equity in Entrepreneurship
Ever wondered which U.S. states is making a way for kick-butt female CEOs and entrepreneurs? Vermont is rocking it as the top state for female entrepreneurs but New York State isn’t far behind. New York landed the 16th spot, which doesn't sound great. The good news is that it...
Still Time For County Fairs, Country Stars, Food, & Demo Derbies!
There is a lot of county fair action that happens after mid-August in Upstate New York. What was the county fair of your youth? Mine was the Otsego County Fair in Morris, New York. The fair was about 40 minutes from our hometown so it was a big deal to...
‘Affordable’ Gym With 60 New York Locations Files For Bankruptcy
Many New Yorkers are worried about the future of their favorite gym. Blink Fitness has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New York-based fitness company has over 100 locations nationwide, including 60 in New York State. Company officials said filing for bankruptcy is a "strategic decision to execute an...
Popular Company With Many New York Stores Closing 300 Locations
A popular retail company that recently announced closures is now closing about 25 percent of all locations. Big Lots is now closing more than 300 stores, about a quarter of its locations in the U.S. Big Lots Closing Many Locations. During a June earnings report, Big Lots confirmed plans to...
Jack Russell, Great White’s Founding Singer, Dead at 63
Jack Russell, original vocalist for the glam metal act Great White, has died at the age of 63. The singer’s passing was confirmed via a message posted to his Facebook page. "With tremendous sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved Jack Patrick Russell — father, husband, cousin, uncle, and friend,” the post began before noting that the rocker “passed peacefully” in the presence of his family. "Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakeable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive.”
Today I learned: The Beach Boys Have Been Lying For Years About Kokomo
Tomorrow is our final live show of the season and we're ending things in Kokomo, Indiana with our affiliate station Rock 98.5. People will be getting up bright and early to join us for a live morning show at the Elite Event Center. If you're going, we can't wait to see you! If you want to go, tickets are still available.
The 10 “Most Boring” Hometowns In New York State
Do you live in one of New York State's "most boring" hometowns?. Upstate New York residents were recently asked what's the "most boring" places to live in Upstate New York. What Towns Do You Think Are Most Boring in Upstate New York?. Below are the results. However, these results don't...
World War II Warships Getting Major Support From New York State
The Buffalo waterfront is home to three United States Navy Warships, and two of those ships are in serious need of repair. So much so that it wasn't that long ago that they were taking on water, putting them on the verge of sinking. Over the last couple of years,...
Do Police Have Ticket Quotas In New York?
As we get closer to the end of the month, you might think that now is the time for police to be more inclined to give out tickets. Growing up I always heard that police have ticket quotas and would give out more tickets later in the month if they were close to not meeting those quotas.
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