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 […]
by Chris Clemens The Original Kazoo Company in Eden, New York is the only remaining factory in the United States that makes metal kazoos. The town in Erie County has been home to the kazoo factory since the machines started humming over 100 years ago. Today, the factory space includes a little historical exhibit about […]
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 There’s a lot of articles out there with headlines like, “Buffalo is Killing It Lately” and “Here’s Why People Are Moving to Buffalo”. It’s no secret that a few of Upstate’s cities are in the midst of a revival and suburbanites are discovering new reasons to re-enter the urban landscape. One of […]
by Chris Clemens During the weekend of March 25th and 26th, the popular photography-sharing-turned-social-community mobile app, Instagram, celebrated a worldwide event. Across the globe, local communities of Instagram users met up with one another at predetermined locations to meet new people, hang-out with old friends, and to share photos of it all. Many communities have […]