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Green Mountain Electric Adding Jobs at New Kirkwood Hub
A Kirkwood warehouse facility developed by a Vermont-based company is up and running. About two dozen workers are employed by the Green Mountain Electric Supply operation located in a 308,000-square-foot building on Pine Camp Drive. The property had been acquired in 2019 by Canopy Growth of Canada for what was...
Seven Tornadoes In One Week: Forget Kansas, This Is New York
And that's nothing to brag about. We see tornado activity every year in many parts of the country, especially in the Great Plains areas dubbed Tornado Alley throughout states including Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. According to NOAA, tornadoes can occur any time of the year, but most...
New Cadosia Fishing Access Site Boosts Trout Fishing In Hancock
Mention 'fishing' and you will find many people paying attention. Fishing is one of those things that many people love to do for various reasons. It's relaxing, it's what's for dinner tonight (unless you come up empty), it's social bonding (with others fishing, not the fish!) The New York State...
Otsego County, New York Murder Still Unsolved
Today marks two years since the Otsego County Coroner established Laura Rous' date of death as July 18th, 2022. The case remains unsolved as Laura's family still awaits answers and closure in relation to her murder. Body Discovered in a Remote Area in Otsego County, New York. There was a...
How New York Students Are Embracing the Power of Naps
As a father, I have this Pro-Napping Tip: Ask your kids to wake you up in 30 minutes so everyone can clean the house. Works every time!. Speaking of naps, if you are a student in New York, you're busy with classes, assignments and having a social life. Fatigue is bound to become a factor. What do you do to fight the feeling of fatigue?
Foo Fighters’ US Summer Tour Kickoff Cut Short Due to Storms
Foo Fighters' U.S. summer tour leg got off to an inauspicious start on Wednesday when the band was forced to cut its performance at New York's Citi Field short and evacuate the venue due to lightning storms. The rockers, who are in the middle of their Everything or Nothing at...
Ex-Great White Singer Jack Russell Retires From Touring
Jack Russell, former singer for Great White, has announced on social media that he will be retiring from touring on account of his health. "To my fans and friends, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I must announce my retirement from the road," he wrote online. "After a recent diagnosis of Lewy body dementia (LBD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA) in May 2024, I am unable to perform at the level I desire and at the level you deserve. Words cannot express my gratitude for the many years of memories, love and support. Thank you for letting me live my dreams. You have made my life a wonder."
How Taylor Hawkins’ Death Made Dave Navarro’s Health Battle Worse
Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro – who only recently returned to the band after a three-year battle with long Covid – discussed how the death of Taylor Hawkins made his condition more difficult to deal with. The pair, along with touring AC/DC bassist Chris Chaney, had just...
Rolling Stones Deliver Two Tour Debuts at Penultimate Show
The Rolling Stones delivered two tour debuts and a rare cover during the second-last stop on their Hackney Diamonds tour Wednesday night. Mick Jagger and the band performed a 20-track set at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, which included an airing of “Far Away Eyes” from their 1978 album Some Girls.
Illegal To Pass a Garbage Truck in New York?
If you’ve ever been stuck on a tight road with a stopped garbage truck, you’ve probably waited for oncoming traffic to flow through and then driven around the truck, but is what you did illegal?. In New York, passing a garbage truck is not illegal. However, there are...
How Kansas Briefly Rebounded After a Huge Lineup Change
In the following exclusive excerpt from Let It Be Your Guide: The Kansas Album Review, former singer John Elefante joins Tim Durling as part of a larger roundtable discussion about his debut with Kansas, 1982's Vinyl Confessions. The album was home to "Play the Game Tonight," with Top 20 sales that were only outpaced by "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Dust in the Wind."
Exquisite Castle for Sale in Upstate New York
Nestled in the heart of Historic Little Falls in Upstate New York stands a true American castle that captures the essence of European and American craftsmanship at its finest. Welcome to 54 & 55 Douglas Street, a remarkable estate that exudes timeless elegance and grandeur, meticulously designed and engineered between 1884 and 1889.
This Is the Most Cost-Effective Travel Destination in New York
It's summertime and we want to get away from all of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, the last thing that we want to do is break the bank. New York may be known for their high costs but if you are looking to escape for a budget-friendly weekend, there are some affordable travel destinations in the Empire State.
“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.
Producer Tommy Doesn’t Understand The Trolley Problem
Today's post has experienced a changing of tracks of its own, a joke that will make more sense in just a moment. I've always been a fan of philosophical questions. It's always been fun for me to see how other people address various situations, like say, if a trolley was barreling down a track and you had to choose who to save, who would you save, and why?
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC; Misleading Consumers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Major Makeover Planned for Northgate Plaza on Front Street
A big renovation project is in the works for a large Broome County retail complex. Construction on a planned multi-phase makeover of the Northgate Plaza on Upper Front Street in the town of Chenango should get underway soon. The complex, which opened a half-century ago, is owned by a company...
Schoharie County, New York Shines Brightly
Summer is in full swing, and you might be wondering what to do with your friends or family that are coming into town, expecting to be entertained. Bordering with Otsego County, Schoharie County is one of Upstate New York's best kept secrets. It's filled with farms, craft breweries and distilleries, hikes, shopping, caverns, and so much more.
New Law To Allow Doorless Driving In Pennsylvania
Do you own a Jeep, Bronco, or other on-the-road vehicle that allows the doors to come off? I have never owned such a vehicle, but I bet those who do, love that feature. One of my brothers has owned several Jeeps, and while I've only ridden with him once with the doors off, it was a fun adventure. It's hard to describe the adventure of riding in a vehicle without doors, but if you have, you know what I'm talking about.
State OKs New Plan for Johnson City’s Square Deal Arch
A revised plan to restore the Square Deal Arch at the Johnson City-Binghamton border has been accepted by state officials. Village Mayor Martin Meaney said the State Historic Preservation Office has reviewed the latest developments concerning the 104-year-old structure on Main Street. The arch's stone and steel components were removed...
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