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.
Eric Meier
New Round of Flooding in Central New York Sunday Evening July 7
The summer rains have been relentless, and again on Sunday night the waterlogged communities of Central New York have had more rain to deal with.
Asiana Airlines Jet Crashes at San Francisco Airport
A plan crash occurred today at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
Update: Levee Compromised in Herkimer
On Monday night (July 1, 2013) the levee that holds back Bellinger Brook in the village of Herkimer had been compromised and was in danger of failing.
Boilermaker Joins Mohawk Valley Flood Fund Donation Drive
The devastating floods that have affected our community and left hundreds of our neighbors evacuated from their homes and facing an uncertain future when they are finally allowed to return home. Help our community heal by supporting the Mohawk Valley Flood Fund.
Scandal at Vatican Bank Causes Director to Resign
ROME (AP) — The director of the embattled Vatican bank and his deputy have resigned following the latest developments in a broadening finance scandal.
The Vatican said Monday that Paolo Cipriani and his deputy, Massimo Tulli, offered to step down "in the best interest of the institute and the Holy See...
CNY Flooding Photos June 2013 Community Group Set Up on Facebook
A Facebook community page called 'CNY Flooding June 2013' set up just this morning to share photos, video and information about the historic flooding that has hit Utica, the Mohawk Valley and Central New York has gained more than 6,000 fans as of 2PM.
Check out Watermelon Seed Spitting at the Redneck Games
It's a classic picnic game - see who can spit watermelon seeds the farthest. You can play at the Redneck Games on July 6 at the Herkimer County Fairgrounds.
Seize the Deal Utica Auction – Bid on $30,000 in Great Deals
Trust us, you’re going to want to tell everyone you know about this.
Coming very soon, Seize the Deal Utica will hold its first auction with more than 25 items valued at over $30,000… and any one could be yours at more than half off!
Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis Host Recovers from Surgery
Wonder where Clyde Lewis has been the last few nights? The host of Ground Zero has been recovering from surgery and shared this photo on his Facebook page recently.
City of Utica Produces Video Highlighting Mayor Rob Palmieri’s Accomplishments with Alicia Keys Parody ‘Mayor on Fire’
The City of Utica has been producing videos to promote the city recently, and this video was just released showing Mayor Rob Palmieri cleaning up the town.