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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A Look Inside Utica’s Abandoned Charlestown USA Mall [VIDEO]
The hulky Charlestown Mall complex stands abandoned along Turner Street in Utica on the city's eastern limit at the Herkimer County line. A group of urban explorers recently took a tour of the site.
New York Dad Mails Son $7 Million Winning Lottery Ticket in Get Well Card
Truly nothing says "Get Well Soon" like $7 million. That's the winning amount of a New York Lottery scratch-off card a man from downstate Rockland County mailed to his son.
Of Course Good Things Come in Threes – Lamb Triplets Born at Utica Zoo
The Utica Zoo saw the birth of lamb triplets recently.
Do You See Chuck Norris or Toby Keith On This Building?
Drive down Illinois Road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and you'll do a double-take when you come across the 'Cowboy Building,' a large office building that has a mural some say looks like Chuck Norris. Others swear it's Toby Keith.
World’s Largest Sonic Coming to Upstate New York
Outside of a location in Binghamton, Sonic is a restaurant chain without a footprint in Upstate New York, but that is changing in a big way. Plans are set to open Sonic locations in Albany, Syracuse and the world's largest Sonic is coming to Upstate New York.
‘American Pickers’ Coming To Upstate New York Including Utica in March 2015
Don't be surprised if you see the 'Antiques Archaeology' van rolling down the New York State Thruway in the month of March 2015. Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from 'American Pickers' will be in the Upstate New York region this month.
Utica’s Union Station Named Among The Most Beautiful Train Stations in America
The website Thrillist recently compiled a list of the most beautiful train stations in America. Buildings you'd expect like New York's Grand Central Terminal and Washington D.C.'s Union Station made the list. So did Union Station in Utica.
Upstate New York Sets Record For Most Days Below Zero Temperatures
In one aspect, the winter of 2015 is the coldest on record. The National Weather Service office in Binghamton says a record has been broken in Syracuse for the most days below zero in one calendar year.
Frozen Fecal Matter Spill Closes Portion of Indiana Highway
A tanker truck carrying raw sewage spilled into an exit ramp off of Interstate 65 neat Lafayette, Indiana causing the road to be closed while the frozen material could be cleaned up.
Syracuse Tourism Debuts New Theme Song – Syracuse Do Your Thing
Listen to the brand new Visit Syracuse promotional song, Syracuse Do Your Thing.
Joe Tahan Dies at 95
Central New York businessman and owner of Joe Tahan's Furniture, Joe Tahan has died at age 95.
Dairy Queen Set to Return To Central New York
Central New Yorkers who love Dairy Queen Blizzards or a Mr Misty (they don't call them that anymore but I do, cause I'm old school DQ), have been out-of-luck for years as the company has had no locations in CNY. That's about to change as a Dairy Queen is set to return to the region.