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, […]
In recent years residents of New York State have been moving elsewhere more than any other state in the U.S. Here’s the top 4 reasons why people are leaving New York. by Chris Clemens In December, a report dropped with news that the population in New York is declining. The U.S. Census Bureau found that […]
A recap post of one full year exploring different Upstate New York museums in different regions. by Chris Clemens Sometime toward the end of 2017, my friend David Brooks gave me the idea to hit up a different Upstate New York museum each month in 2018. I regularly visit museums, but I’ve never really made […]
by Chris Clemens Each month this year I’ve been visiting different museums in Upstate New York. It seemed the best way to cap off the yearlong project was at the New York State Museum in Albany. With exhibits ranging from modern art to local history and science, it has something for everyone. Plus, as a […]
by Chris Clemens You’ve likely seen the Remington Arms plant in Ilion from the New York State Thruway. It’s on the south side of the highway, just west of the exit you’d use for Cooperstown. Ilion appears from a traveling distance like many Mohawk Valley towns. You’ll recognize a large industrial plant surrounded by residential […]