Tad Pole

I was born August 20th. Want to hear me roar?!! My favorite artists are Dwight Yoakum, Steve Earle, Toby Keith, but Neal McCoy is the greatest showman ever! The only artist that has ever had me standing through the entire show, even his Christmas show! I love golf, Texas Hold “Em and eatin’ cheeseburgers. I grew up a farm boy who actually rode a horse to go count the cattle every day. By the way it was uphill both ways! If I had one wish I'd want to know what really happened at the JFK assination?

Home, Home on The Adirondacks – Where the Does and Fawns Play [SEE AMAZING PHOTOS]

Check out these amazing William Straite photos of mom and newborn baby playing in the water.

Did the Game of Basketball Actually Begin in Herkimer NY?

The Herkimer Originals, a semi-pro minor league basketball team, is named for the man who may have invented the game.

Back to School Time Means an End to Swimming at New York Campgrounds

Swimming at some DEC Campgrounds has already closed, most others will close over the next few weeks.

New This Year, State Fair Tickets Can Only Be Purchased Online or Over the Phone

Kiosks will be set up for credit card purchase of tickets at Gates 1 and 10. Use Credit card or EZ Pass to pay for parking.

Little Falls Fourth Grader Raising Money to Benefit First Responders With a Lemonade Stand

Lucas Mosher is giving up some of his summer to support firefighters, police officers, EMTs and the military

Oneonta State Trooper Ropes Runaway Horse Found On County Highway

State Troopers meet all kinds when patrolling late at night, including runaway horses.

Don’t Waste Your Space, Turn it Into Money as an Airbnb of Storage

People are looking to rent vacant lots, parking spaces, and even a corner in your basement,

How Wet Is It? Wet Enough to Sprout Colorful Mushrooms in Everyone’s Lawn

The Smurfs aren't moving in, it's Mother Nature Growing More Mushrooms

600 Kids Will Benefit from Rome Men’s Back to School Supply Drive

Help Bryan Brockway and Nazie Adolfi supply students with the tools needed for a successful start to the school year by donating school supplies.

Highway Workers Memorial to Debut at 2021 New York State Fair

See photos of the Memorial under construction and an artists drawing of how it will look.

July Means Raspberries and Blueberries are Ripening – Here’s Where to Find Fresh Ones

Berry crops mature at different times around Central New York, it's always best to call ahead to make sure they're available.

Avoid Hogweed Plants, They’re Back and Causing Painful Burns and Scarring

How to identify Hogweed and it's look-alike Plants, plus what to do if you find it.