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.
Eric Meier
The Legend of the Point Mountain Mausoleum in Hancock
Towering above the Southern Tier village of Hancock is the abandoned Point Mountain Mausoleum.
Adirondack Scenic Railroad Adds Classic New York Central Engine to Collection
The Adirondack Scenic Railroad recently announced the donation of a locomotive engine that once was used in passenger Service on the New York Central line.
Compromise Reached in Syracuse Area Erie Canal Trail Paving – Should Be Model for Adirondack Rail Trail Debate
A long simmering debate in the Adirondack Park concerns whether or not to tear up a section of rails to accommodate recreational trails. Little compromise is to be found in the North County, but that wasn't the case recently in Syracuse.
TripAdvisor’s Best Restaurants Near the Central New York Insane Inflatable 5K
The 2015 running of the Insane Inflatable 5K is coming soon to the Lafayette Apple Festival grounds. Here are TripAdvisor's recommendations for the best restaurants near the race.
Blue Mountain Lake Has New York’s Best Tasting Water for 2015
Each year at the Great New York State Fair, there is a competition held to name the best tasting water in the state. The winner for 2015 is the Adirondack hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake.
The 5 Most Mysterious Spots You Can Visit in New York State
New York is filled with odd and interesting places to visit. These are the five most mysterious and unexplained.
Bill Nye Visits Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica Coffee Roasting Company
Bill Nye The Science Guy visited the Utica area to give a talk at Mohawk Valley Community College and was spotted around town.
These Are The 13 Most Haunted College Campuses in New York State
Colleges across New York have stories and legends based on hauntings that have alleged to have taken place on their campuses. These are the 13 most haunted colleges in New York.
Snapchat Billboards Sprout Up in New York
You might be surprised when driving down the road to see a large yellow billboard with an image of a white ghost and nothing else. No it's not advertising Halloween, rather it's the messaging app, Snapchat.
Flashing Yellow Arrows Coming to Upstate New York Intersections
And you thought roundabouts were confusing to other drivers. What will happen when New Yorkers encounter their first flashing yellow arrow?
Former Rite Aid in Downtown Utica to Become NYC Style Deli
The former Rite Aid building on Genesee Street in Downtown Utica will soon become the home of a New York City style deli.
Will Central New York Macy’s Be Among 40 Stores to Close?
Macy's announced the company will be closing as many as 40 stores around the country in response to sluggish sales at mall locations.