by Chris Clemens While opening a Presidential Library today is customary for a former U.S. President, in 1941 it was unheard of. As President Franklin Delano Roosevelt pondered the future of his vast collection of documents, it occurred to him that they should belong to the people. During his terms in office, he created the […]
by Chris Clemens Ever wondered where to jump off the New York State Thruway for a unique bite to eat? A few months ago, I received a note from Megan Mack, who is the producer of WXXI’s Connections out of Rochester. She was traveling west on the Thruway from Albany and wanted to stop somewhere […]
by Chris Clemens When I first discovered Transit Apparel, I was immediately intrigued by the theme of the Rochester t-shirt company. This year, the all-local business owned by Matt Rogers is celebrating five years. During that time, I’ve managed to collect a couple Transit Apparel t-shirts that I love. Since he’s also a fan of […]
by Chris Clemens On the rural back roads of Henrietta, on the south end of Monroe County, you’ll mostly encounter fields and long stretches of land. There are plenty of houses, and plenty of tract developments with more in the works. On one particular stretch, set back off Martin Road, you’ll pass a red and […]
by Chris Clemens A few weeks ago, I posed a question to my followers on Instagram. I asked for recommendations for things to do while visiting Poughkeepsie, New York in Dutchess County. I didn’t get a ton of answers about how to spend my time in the Hudson Valley city, but a couple really stood […]