by Chris Clemens Lockport, New York in Niagara County has the Erie Canal to thank for its existence. Their collection of locks is so unique that it was used to name the city. Almost 200 years later, the Lockport locks are getting a lot of love, but with a different type of lock. I’ve been […]
by Chris Clemens You’ve likely heard Syracuse, New York referred to by the nickname “The Salt City”. It may seem odd for an area so far from an ocean to identify with salt, but Syracuse was once the main salt producer in the country. You won’t find too much production there today, but you will […]
by Chris Clemens When considering some of the most famous burials in Rochester, New York, most people think of Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony. They both forever rest in Mt. Hope Cemetery, one of the most beautiful cemeteries in our region. When I’m giving tours of Rochester or showing friends around the city, we […]
by Chris Clemens If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you’ve heard me mention the Buffalo IGers (“Instagrammers”). They’re a community of folks in Buffalo who enjoy taking photos and sharing them on Instagram. Some members of the group are younger, some are older. Some have wicked expensive camera equipment and some use […]
by Chris Clemens Full disclosure: I am not a fan of boxing. I watched a pay-per-view fight once at a friend’s house and I just didn’t get it. Though, in fairness, those who know me, know that I don’t really “get” most sports. It just doesn’t resonate with me for some reason. Nonetheless, a visit […]