Eric Meier is Founding Editor of Ultimate Unexplained (http://UltimateUnexplained.com) and lead explorer of the Haunts and Legends of New York video series (http://bit.ly/HauntsAndLegendsNYS) He is a native Michigander with an interest in geography and history - but will try to keep the reads not as snoozy as you might remember from school. Eric has been on the radio and behind the scenes in the broadcast industry for 30 years and is a past recipient of a New York State Broadcasters award for Best Public Affairs Programming.
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Frozen Fecal Matter Spill Closes Portion of Indiana Highway
A tanker truck carrying raw sewage spilled into an exit ramp off of Interstate 65 near Lafayette, Indiana causing the road to be closed while the frozen material could be cleaned up.
Joe Tahan Dies at 95
Central New York businessman and owner of Joe Tahan's Furniture, Joe Tahan has died at age 95.
Dairy Queen Set to Return To Central New York
Central New Yorkers who love Dairy Queen Blizzards or a Mr Misty (they don't call them that anymore but I do, cause I'm old school DQ), have been out-of-luck for years as the company has had no locations in CNY. That's about to change as a Dairy Queen is set to return to the region.
What Happens to Your Facebook When You Die? Learn About Legacy Contact
Facebook has unveiled new options to deal with one's social media account after their passing. Users can now set a designee as a legacy contact.
Whole Foods Market To Grow Upstate New York Footprint
The upscale grocery store chain Whole Foods Market has revealed plans to add another market in Upstate New York.
New Hartford, Rome, Oneida RadioShack Locations On ‘Potential Store Closure’ List
RadioShack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and the electronics chain has named several Central New York locations on a "Potential Store Closure" list.
Winter Storm Warning in Effect Sunday Night Through Monday Feb 8-9, 2-15
All of Central New York including Oneida and Madison County is under a Winter Storm Warning beginning Sunday afternoon February 8 and continuing through early Tuesday.
Massive Pile-Up Closes Interstate 81 in Upstate New York Between Syracuse and Watertown [VIDEOS]
A massive pile-up on Interstate 81 near the Oswego-Jefferson county line between Syracuse and Watertown shut down a portion of the highway today.
2015 Utica Winter Carnival Dates Set
The annual winter carnival at the Val Bialas Ski Center at the Parkway in Utica is set for Saturday February 21.
New York Thruway Set To Remove Downstate Toll Booths – No Changes Upstate
As part of a modernization in the tolling of the New York State Thruway, the agency that oversees the highway is set to remove toll booth from the system south of Herriman.
Sledding Banned at Town of Lee Park
There is currently no sledding allowed at the town park in Lee, near Rome, following an accident where a young child was injured.
Ever See a Coyote in Central New York? Not Surprising, They’re Everywhere in New York State
A first-of-its-kind study of coyote populations in New York State by SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry says that coyotes populate every region of the state including 2.5 animals in an average 10 square mile area of Central New York.