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A Staggering $84 Ice Cream Bill Sparks Outrage

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:06:35 +0000

A sweet treat left a bitter taste in the mouths of some hungry tourists.

Woman Kicked Off Plane For Repeatedly Singing 'I Will Always Love You'

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:56:44 +0000

'I Will Always Love You' isn't an easy song to sing. That's why the late Whitney Houston's flawless take on the Dolly Parton-penned tune became one of the biggest hits in music history. But a woman on an American Airlines flight between Los Angeles and New York's version of the song wasn't as well received.

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Should Celebrities Be Punished For Cuba Trip?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:42:52 +0000

Hip hop stars Beyonce and Jay-Z travelled to Havana, Cuba, against official Treasury Department regulations.

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When Are Trenton Falls Trails Open in 2013?

Eric Meier — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:48:41 +0000

The trails at Trenton Falls are a hidden gem in Central New York - and not generally accessible to the public. The trails are only open a few weekends each spring and fall.

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The Most Ridiculous Around-the-World Adventure Can Be Yours — For a Very Hefty $1.2 Million

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 20:11:48 +0000

Jules Verne took readers around the world in 80 days, but you really need more time to savor the sites.

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Black Death Burial Ground in London — Go Here

Mike Adams — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:00:38 +0000

A mass grave containing the remains of nearly 50,000 people killed by the "Black Death" plague some 650 years ago was discovered earlier this week in the vicinity of Farringdon in central London.

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Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:03:32 +0000

Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.

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One Minor Injury Reported In Two Accidents That Occurred In less Than Half A Mile Apart On I-90 Sunday

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:11:11 +0000

Albany, NY (WIBX) - Two accidents occurred less than a mile apart along I-90.

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Business, Government, and Transit Closings For Hurricane Sandy for Tuesday, October 30th

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 11:11:16 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - Several business and governmental agencies are closed in aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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The 10 Most Haunted Places in America

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:07:51 +0000

As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

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10 Amazing Whitewater Rafting Trips in North America

Carl Pettit — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:33:49 +0000

North America is an incredible place, with wonderful landscapes full of remarkable rivers. You can hit the rapids full on, crashing through walls of water, or else take a more leisurely float down a long stretch of river, which will let you gaze upon some truly stunning scenery.

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Bridge Closure In German Flatts Until November

Kristine Bellino — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:10:43 +0000

German Flatts, NY (WIBX) - Motorists in German Flatts are being advised that the bridge on South Washington Street over the Erie Canal will be closed beginning tomorrow.

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What Is the Best City in the World?

Mike Adams — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:43:28 +0000

If you are currently living in Anytown, America and think that you are living in the best city in the world — you are dead wrong.

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Are You Traveling For The Fourth?

Kristine Bellino — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 11:49:45 +0000

Marcy, NY (WIBX) - According to the American Automobile Association more than 42-million of us will travel fifty miles or more over the July Fourth holiday.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo By Visiting One of These 10 Unbelievable Mexican Destinations

Kathy Landin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:53:13 +0000

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we have Mexico on the brain. Perhaps this year, instead of celebrating the day with watered-down margaritas at your local Tex-Mex chain restaurant, you should start planning that trip to Mexico you’ve always talked about taking.

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The 5 Best Routes To See The Leaves Change In New York State

Eric Meier — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Autumn means cool, crisp air and the annual explosion of color on the landscapes of Upstate New York as the leaves change from verdant to vibrant with reds, oranges and yellows replacing the green of summer. Short drives within a few hours of Utica will yield some amazing panoramas of color thanks to Mother Nature. [...]