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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Huge Aquarium Planned for Schenectady Area Rotterdam Square Mall
The last time you heard about the Rotterdam Square Mall outside of Schenectady, it was likely when the mall had its power cut due to lack of payment of its electric bills. Now the mall is under new ownership. And they plan to revitalize the shopping center with a large aquarium.
Major Changes Coming to Utica Area Hess Gas Stations
A major change will be coming to the familiar green Hess gas stations in Central New York following a merger with another convenience store chain.
These North Dakota Residents Predictably Struggle With New York Place Names
Imagine a list of hard to pronounce places from a state in which you've never lived. That's what confronted a brave group of North Dakotans.
Utica National Insurance Bond Department Wins Workplace of the Week
The Bond Department at Utica National Insurance is the latest McDonald's Workplace of the Week winner.
Is This the Smallest Piece of Private Property in New York?
This little triangle in New York might just be the smallest piece of property in the state. It's known as the Hess Triangle and it's got a fascinating story.
New Yorkers Love Five Guys Bacon Cheeseburger – The Favorite Fast Food Burger By State
A map shared on reddit recently claims to show the favorite fast food burger by state.
What Do you Want to Eat? I Don’t Know – New Restaurant in Rochester
It's an age-old answer to the question, what do you want to eat? But now "I Don't Know" is an actual name of a restaurant. And that's brilliant.
Just 3 New York Places Make Top 100 Small Towns List
The website Livability recently released the 2015 edition of the 100 Best Small Towns in America list. Out of the 100 places selected, just 3 New York locations made the list.
This Map Proves Central New York Among Coldest Locations in US
Of course we love to complain about how it's always colder here in Upstate New York than other places. Now we have a map and science to prove that it's true. We live in one of the coldest places in the country.
Rochester Celebrates All Things Burger with Great American Backyard Burger Festival
Downtown Rochester will be turned over to a celebration of the great American hamburger during the weekend of August 21.
What Does Downtown Utica Look Like From Hotel Utica’s Off-Limits Upper Floors [PHOTOS]
Have you ever wondered what downtown Utica looks like from the top floors of Hotel Utica? Normally guests can only get up to the 9th floor of the 14 story building.
This Stunningly Detailed Photo Shows New York’s Mohawk Valley from Space
This is a view of Upstate New York like you've never seen before.