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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‘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.
New Hartford, Rome, Oneida Radio Shack Locations On ‘Potential Store Closure’ List
Radio Shack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the electronics chain has named several Central New York locations on a "Potential Store Closure" list.
Winter Storm Warning in Effect Sunday Night Through Monday Feb 8-9, 2-15
All of Central New York including Oneida and Madison County is under a Winter Storm Warning beginning Sunday afternoon February 8 and continuing through early Tuesday.
2015 Utica Winter Carnival Dates Set
The annual winter carnival at the Val Bialas Ski Center at the Parkway in Utica is set for Saturday February 21st.
Sledding Banned at Town of Lee Park
There is currently no sledding allowed at the town park in Lee, near Rome, following an accident where a young child was injured.
Holland Farms Releases Their 2015 Jelly Bun Commercial [WATCH]
Holland Farms has released the 2015 version of their popular Jelly Bun Commercial.
Buffalo Bills Head Coach Rex Ryan Becomes Head Coach of Pizza Hut in New Commercial
Rex Ryan recently switched head coaching responsibilities across New York from the Jets and Bills. But there's no doubt as to whether he prefers NYC or Buffalo style pizza. Coach Ryan is a Pizza Hut man.
The Six Best New York Potato Chip Ideas for Lay’s Do Us a Flavor
Lay's Do Us a Flavor is back asking you, the potato chip connoisseur, to develop the next great flavor. There are so many great New York food ideas that would make amazing potato chips. Here are a few. Which of these would you dive into?