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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Donations at Rainbow Milk Bar Will Benefit Food Banks During New York State Fair
A favorite stop of yours when you attend the Great New York State Fair is likely the Rainbow Milk Bar where ice cold cups of white or chocolate milk are just 25 cents. At this year's fair, you can help families in need get milk with the new "Get One and Give One Too" campaign.
There’s One Place in New York Where You Can Drive Under the Erie Canal
Living in Upstate New York with the Erie Canal a major part of our landscape, you likely drive over the Erie Canal multiple times each day without giving it a second thought. There is one place in New York where you can drive under the canal.
5 Obscure But Awesome Sports Found in New York
Say you want to join a recreational sport to keep fit and active. But softball is too cliche and perhaps waking is too pedestrian. Here are 5 obscure but totally real and awesome sports played in New York.
The 5 Most Fascinating Off Limits Buildings in Utica
Recently the 'Goonies' house in the Oregon seaside town of Astoria was made off-limits to visitors. That got us thinking about the most fascinating off-limits buildings in the Utica area.
Town of Salina Boots Syracuse Food Trucks from Lyncourt Plaza
According to an email from the Syracuse Food Truck Association, the mobile trucks have been banned from their Wednesday Food Truck Round-up at the Lyncourt Plaza.
How to Make Tully’s Chicken Tenders at Home
The Syracuse area chain Tully's is well known throughout Upstate New York for their chicken tenders. Ever wanted to replicate that taste at home? Some people think they can mimic Tully's chicken tender recipe.
Online Petition Asks Sangertown Square, Destiny USA Owner to Close on Thanksgiving
Should malls in Upstate New York refuse to open on Thanksgiving evening? An online petition is asking the region's largest mall owner to consider not opening at all on Thanksgiving.
Will the Hess Toy Truck Still be Available for Christmas 2015?
The Hess Toy Truck is an east coast holiday tradition, but with Hess gas stations being converted to Speedway, will the Hess Toy Truck still be available?
Utica Area Hess Gas Stations Finish Conversion to Speedway
Perhaps Speedway's jingle "We're on your way, the convenient stores of Speedway" will becomes as familiar to Central New Yorkers as the iconic green Hess and their holiday season toy trucks.
#ShareACoke Visits Sangertown Square Mall
The #ShareACoke booth visited Center Court at Sangertown Square Mall in New Hartford.
4 Upstate New York Hot Dog Stands Named Best in America
The Daily Meal recently compiled a list of the top 75 hot dog stands in America. Four of them are in Upstate New York.
Central New York Insane Inflatable 5K Price Increases August 7, 2015
Have you been thinking about taking part in the 2015 Insane Inflatable 5K? This would be a great week to register as prices are going up Friday.