Birdwatching in Upstate is a huge hobby, and for many, it all begins with bird cams. by Amy Layton We all know that Mother Nature can be a bit of a moody gal, especially here in Upstate New York. Snow on Mother’s Day? Sure, that’s just her way to remind us that she is in […]
by Chris Clemens My first introduction to a Salisbury Steak was one of those plastic compartmentalized frozen meals fit for a Hungry Man. Except, the formed mystery meat patty always gave me mixed feelings. There was the fact that the Salisbury Steak itself was slathered in savory brown gravy and did actually taste great. But, […]
by Chris Clemens Each Saturday morning at the corner of Main and Union in the village of Cobleskill, you’ll find a handful of people calling for peace. Their brightly colored signs are intended to inspire a lot of different things. Some want President Trump to resign. One wants fracking banned. Another just wants people thinking […]
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 […]