January 23, 2013 The Taste of Country Music Festival is coming to Hunter Mountain. The inaugural 3 day event will feature world class entertainment from Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes and more, with camping in the Catskills June 13-15.
Tickets:
3-day GA tickets start at $120. For
January 23, 2013 A downstate New York woman has been charged with DWI after crashing her car into a wall. The Gothamist reports that Catherine Giaquinto was allegedly not only drunk but also naked when officers pulled her over. She denied being naked and, technically, she may have been correct. But there is much more to the story.
January 20, 2013 After gun legislation was passed in New York State, an outcry from its citizen began. One man is planning a march in Albany to show opposition to the new laws. The demonstration is set for February 8th, George Washington's birthday, at noon.
January 18, 2013 Many of us enjoy winter sports - skiing, tubing, snowshoeing or in my case, shoveling. And now in central New York, snowboarding is becoming very popular.
January 15, 2013 A gun shop in Norwich New York called Heading Due North is causing a stir. The owner, David Francis isn't a fan of President Obama and he's not afraid to show it. Two signs have been posted at the shop, one of the door, one of the sidewalk, criticizing anyone who voted for Obama or Governor Cuomo.
January 15, 2013 Only in New York. Actually the concept has spread to other cities but in its place of origin the 12th annual "No Pants Subway Ride" went off without a hitch Sunday in the Big Apple. The idea was formulated by a group called Improveverywhere.com for no other reason than to celebrate silliness and, with this goal in mind, it has been a rousing success. Here is an explanation and a shorts, I mean short, video of the event.
January 14, 2013 There's just a shade under 20 thousand cities in United States, and according to Forbes Magazine, Hamilton, NY is one of the friendliest of those incorporated communities. The magazine used data from the census bureau, F.B.I. and homeownership statistics to help compile the Top 15 Friendliest Cities in the U.S.
January 13, 2013 It's the question every country fan wants to know. When is Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill in Syracuse's Destiny USA opening? It's been delayed several times but it look like it'll be soon. On Facebook, is a congratulations to a new country band with an invite to see them live at Toby's bar in February.
January 12, 2013 Senator Chuck Schumer's office has announced that Chobani Greek Yogurt, headquartered and produced in Chenango County, will be on the menu in Washington and served up to guests prior to the 2013 Inaugural Ceremonies. It will be a rare bipartisan moment as members of Congress and others get a chance to sample the very best yogurt in the country.
January 12, 2013 One of the traditional outdoor winter sports in the Utica-Rome area and Adirondacks is ice fishing. With some warmer temperatures this season, the DEC wants anglers to be extra careful when going out on the lakes.
January 11, 2013 An Oswego house fire has left a man with nothing and suffering from severe smoke inhalation after running back in to save his dog.
Wayne Rich suffered a devastating house fire and is being treated at Upstate Medical center. Wayne will be sedated and on a respirator for at least the next several days so please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Along with the loss of all of his clothing and possessions his medical expenses will be considerable. Although we can never replace the items that hold sentimental value to him, we can do whatever we can to help.
January 9, 2013 Now here's a winter sport that doesn't require a lot of expertise or money...snow tubing! There are a number of local tubing runs in the area, and it can be a fun way to spend a winter day.
