A discussion about iconic places to visit in Upstate NY before they’re gone by Chris Clemens Last week, the world mourned with Paris as crews attempted to save Notre Dame from a catastrophic fire. For years, the minor basilica in Paris has been a national symbol of pride for France. Regardless of one’s religious beliefs, […]
Upstate News You Can’t Use is a series to discover real stories, interesting advertisements, and punny headlines in historical newspapers from Upstate New York by David Brooks In March of 1998 the NYC based Pfizer company released their “Little Blue Pill.” under the trade name of Viagra. The release caused a stir in the media […]
by Chris Clemens I don’t know how old I was when our family first visited Howe Caverns. I was definitely a kid, and that means it’s been a few decades. My recollections include it being brisk, a boat ride, some tunnel called “Fat Man’s Misery”, and a glass heart in the brick walkway. Overall, it […]
by Chris Clemens There is a longstanding debate about which sport is America’s favorite pastime. Even if you prefer football, it would be tough to argue the impact of baseball’s history on American culture. Here in New York, there is a deep rooted love for the game and its culture. It’s possible that the history […]
by Chris Clemens Back in 2016, I wrote a post about the Fairy Trail in Tinker Nature Park. For years, it’s been a popular spot for families to discover the mystical fairy homes while getting some fresh air. Sadly, the popularity of the fairy trail brought some complications for park staff. As of March 2019, […]