Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained (http://UltimateUnexplained.com) and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series (http://bit.ly/HauntsAndLegendsNYS) He is a native Michigander with an interest in geography and history - but will try to keep the reads not as snoozy as you might remember from school. Eric has been on the radio and behind the scenes in the broadcast industry for 30 years and is a past recipient of a New York State Broadcasters award for Best Public Affairs Programming.
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Tickborne Powassan Virus Nears New York State
A frightening sickness, described as worse than Lyme disease, has been found in several ticks in Connecticut. The illness is call Powassan virus and has been found in ticks around Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Sears at Sangertown Square in New Hartford to Close
After rumors during the holiday season that the Sears store at Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford would be closing soon, the company confirmed that, yes, Sears would be shutting its Central New York location.
Exploring Utica’s Hidden Underground Tunnels & Waterways ~ The Haunts And Legends Of New York
Steeped in history and legends, New York is filled with stories of the forgotten, eerie and the weird that influence us everyday. What secrets flow beneath the streets of Utica?
Jimmy John’s Opens in New Hartford
Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shop has opened on Campion Road in New Hartford.
Could Buffalo Really Be America’s Smelliest City?
A recent story that appeared in England's Telegraph website that ranked the 12 smelliest cities. Ranked #4 and the smelliest in the United States was Buffalo.
Rome Free Academy Grads Plan to Open Philadelphia Brewery
Rome natives and RFA graduates Sean and Andy Arsenault are planning to open Brewery ARS to brew beer in Philadelphia and they are running a Kickstarter campaign to help launch their effort.
Fast Casual California Based Pizza Chain to Open Upstate New York Locations
A fast casual pizza chain based in California is set to open its first locations in Upstate New York.
Take a Look Inside Utica’s Castle-like 1513 Genesee Street [PHOTOS]
The stately home at 1513 Genesee Street at the corner of Jewett Place, is being offered for sale by the Utica Urban Renewal Agency, and they have opened the doors to give you a look inside.
2015 Taste of the Mohawk Valley Returns to Saranac Brewery
The Genesis Group is hosting the 4th annual Taste of the Mohawk Valley at the Saranac Brewery on Friday April 17 from 5-8 PM.
Rome Hosts 2015 Easter Egg Hunt Friday
The City of Rome will be laying out 400 Easter eggs in one of the largest Easter Egg Hunts in the area on Good Friday.
Google Maps Transforms Cities Into Giant Pac-Man Games
Want to cruise the streets of Utica or Rome playing as Pac-Man? You can with the Google Maps April Fools Day gag.
2015 Utica Area Relay for Life Events
There will be several Relay for Life events during 2015. Find one near you to support the American Cancer Society.