The CGI Rochester International Jazz Fest has grown annually since its start in 2002 and is now one of the best known jazz festivals in the world. by Chris Clemens Having grown up in Rochester, I can remember a time when people would bad mouth the city. It wasn’t uncommon to hear things like, “there’s […]
Upstate News You Can’t Use is a series to discover real stories in historical newspapers from Upstate New York by David Brooks We’ve made it to summer. We’re ready for all the festivals, BBQs, late evenings, bug splattered windsheilds and that one annoying neighbor who sets off firecrackers randomly until Columbus Day. Why not take […]
Utica Greens, Chicken Riggies, and tomato pie are just part of the food in Utica lineup making the city a great place in Upstate New York to explore. by Chris Clemens I get a lot of reader emails and questions about all kinds of stuff. There’s always questions about how they can “get into” certain […]
Secret Caverns is the other cave tour experience near Cobleskill. Their 100 foot underground waterfall, quirky folk art and relaxed visiting experience means it should be on your list of things to do in Schoharie County. by Chris Clemens Most everyone has heard of Howe Caverns, and for good reason. That underground system of caves […]
Celebrating Mother’s Day and adventuring around Seneca Lake, the largest of all the Finger Lakes by Chris Clemens Each year for Mother’s Day, my mom and I spend the day on some sort of local adventure. At this point, it’s getting tougher to come up with unique ideas without repeating anything. For this year, I […]