by Chris Clemens While exiting the Southern Tier Expressway for Friendship, New York, in Allegany County, you might notice an unsuspecting sign for BBQ. If you’re like me, and a BBQ enthusiast, you might wonder, “A BBQ joint in Friendship, New York? That I haven’t heard of? Probably not worth it.” If you’re like me, […]
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 […]
by Chris Clemens Upstate’s fascination with the spirit world has existed for as long as humans have lived here. The first half of the 19th century gave birth to a wild fire of religious movements and spiritual activity. Even today, some would argue that the spiritual landscape is still very unique. So, it’s probably no […]
by Chris Clemens This past December I published a story about having discovered a birth announcement designed as a theater ticket. When I first found the ticket at a garage sale, I hadn’t given it much attention. Later, after doing a little research, I became more and more intrigued by how unique it was. Recognizing […]
by Chris Clemens Since an era of revitalization in the 1970’s, the Armory Square neighborhood in Downtown Syracuse has become a destination hub for locals and out-of-towners alike. There’s a great balance of coffee, restaurants, and boutique shopping all within a very walk-able neighborhood that is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Utilizing […]