It is one of the area's premiere attractions, the Adirondack Scenic Railroad, and now it is extending its rail route from Thendara to Big Moose. The railroad has long desired to rebuild the 6 mile section and now it looks like that is within reach.
Picking up the morning paper has been a long standing tradition. For generations people have read the paper at breakfast, on their morning commute (as long as they weren't driving) or during their coffee break at work. However this years National Newspaper Week comes amidst great changes in the newspaper industry starting with the very word "paper".
One of the most controversial topics in New York State these days is hydrofracking. As you drive through central New York, you're bound to see lawn signs about this issue. A decision on whether to allow hydrofracking may be coming soon.
If you travel on the New York State Thruway, there's a basic rule: you have to pay the toll. Many of us have E-ZPass, while others pay cash. I remember years ago as a college student running out of money on my way home and asking the toll booth operator if I could "charge" the toll. That didn't go over very well, but he let me do it. Apparently, there are a number of travelers who haven't paid their tolls.
llusionist David Blaine is in the final hours of his latest 'shocking' stunt. He's standing amid one million volts of electricity in a metal suit with a wire helmet. Blaine has been standing on New York's Pier 54 in the sphere surrounded by electricity since Friday.
Watch Blaine's final 'Electrified' hours streaming live on YouTube.
The weather has turned cooler and soon we will be transitioning to winter. If you are a snowmobiler and would like to look ahead to those frosty days on the trail then head to the Big East Powersports Show at the OnCenter Convention Center in Syracuse today. What can you expect to see?
Woe be the out of town visitor who happens into Binghamton tonight. The Southern Tier community is preparing for a zombie invasion as part of the city's First Friday Art Walk which,according to YNN, will be followed by a Zombie Dance Mob performing to the sound of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" (check out the video). Before you say, "Ah, foolishness" be advised that the occasion has official government backing.
Good news and bad news for local country music fans. The bad news, according to the Daily Star, is that Tanya Tucker has postponed her December 9 show at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta. Citing health concerns the show has been rescheduled for August 17, 2013. The good news is that country legend Mel Tillis is slated to appear at the venue December 21.
At Big Frog 104, we always like to share news that deals with veterans issues, and now a new bill signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo will streamline the ID process for vets.
Keith Hernandez is known for two things. First and foremost as a star first baseman for the New York Mets from 1983 to 1989. Secondly as having one of the best mustaches in all of sports. However the famed Hernandez 'stache is no more. According to CBS, Hernandez had his famed "tickler" lopped off for charity, specifically the Jacqueline Hernandez Adult Day Health Center in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, named for Keith’s mother. Take a look and see which Keith do you prefer, the mustachioed version or the clean shaven one.
The New York Post outdid themselves with their cover page today.
The rain didn't put a damper on the Darius Rucker show at Brewery Ommegang. Dotti Spina, who goes to almost every country concert in the area, shared pictures from the concert Saturday night. Dotti was there early to get front row seats and got some great shots. Her favorite part of the night was 'a totally stripped down version of his Hootie song, "Let her Cry".'
