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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Rome’s Less Known Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldiers
Arlington National Cemetery is well known for the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. A similar monument, containing the unknown remains of soldiers of the Revolutionary War sits quietly in downtown Rome, New York.
New York Great Lakes Shoreline Could Become Part of World’s Longest Trail
A hiking enthusiast is proposing to create a Great Lakes Trail, a single path around the shorelines of all five Great Lakes. If completed, it would be the longest marked trail in the world.
See the 2015 New York State Fair Watchfire [VIDEO]
Watch the 2015 Watchfire at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. The annual event, held Memorial Day weekend is organized by the Vietnam Veterans of America, Central New York Chapter 103 and an estimated 20,000 people attended the fire.
Win Cash Cue to Call Times Week of May 25, 2015
Want an inside track to Win Cash? Since you're a VIP member, we've got the Cue to Call times for the week of May 25-29.
Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to Rome for Honor America Days 2015
The Budweiser Clydesdales will be making an appearance in Rome between July 21-26 for Honor America Days.
Have You Ever Heard of Avocado Toast? They Say It’s New York State’s Most Craved Food
You've heard of avocados and you've heard of toast but have you ever heard of avocado toast, and do you believe it's New York's most craved food?
Why Do I have to Replace My E-Z Pass?
Did you recently receive a letter telling you that your E-Z Pass needed to be replaced? Here is the reason why.
Blue Angels Make Only 2015 New York State Appearance May 23-24
The US Navy's elite Blue Angels will be making just one appearance in New York State during their 2015 tour, and it will be over the Memorial Day weekend.
Pizza Donated by Bitcoin Delivered to Children at Albany Medical Center
The Papa John's on New Scotland Avenue in Albany has begun accepting the online currency Bitcoin as payment for food. In honor of that, the NY Bitcoin Group, advocates for the use of Bitcoin based in Upstate New York, has organized a drive to donate pizzas to children and families at Albany Medial Center.
Small Minnesota Town Petitions for NFL Team – Should Utica Do the Same?
It was a joke, I think, when the town of Proctor near Duluth, Minnesota debated a resolution calling for an NFL team to relocate to the frigid city at the western tip of Lake Superior. But if Duluth can ask for an NFL team, why can't Utica?
The 5 Most Interesting Bridges in New York State
The Weather Channel recently named the most amazing bridge in each state. For New York they picked the Brooklyn Bridge. No offense intended NYC, but ho-hum. How unoriginal and uninspired a choice. There are so many fascinating bridges outside of the city...
Albany Celebrates 518 Day in Honor of Capitol District Area Code
Despite being the area code that serves New York's capitol, the governor hasn't signed any proclamations making May 18 a holiday in honor of the 518 area code, but that hasn't stopped some from noting the occasion.