No Supervised Swimming at Sylvan Beach for Memorial Day
If you were planning on taking a swim in Oneida Lake this Memorial Day weekend, you're going to be disappointed. Continue reading…
View ArticleKey Differences Between Memorial Day and Veterans Day
A simple primer for understanding Memorial Day events and customs this weekend. Continue reading…
View ArticleMemorial Day: What's Open, What's Closed in Central NY?
You're not the only one wondering. Continue reading…
View ArticleUtica Cancels Memorial Day Events
Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri has announced that the City’s planned events for Memorial Day have been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading…
View ArticleOld Forge Cancels Memorial Day Weekend Events for 2020
Old Forge has cancelled all of the scheduled events for Memorial Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading…
View ArticleNo-Go On Sylvan Beach Opening For Memorial Day Weekend
Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente announced during his daily COVID-19 press briefing Monday that Sylvan Beach will not be opening for Memorial Day weekend to the public. Continue reading…
View Article16 New York Beaches Are Open for Swimming
Sixteen beaches across New York State are opening for swimming for Memorial Day Weekend, with social distancing guidelines. Continue reading…
View ArticleWill Flags Be At Half-Staff This Weekend For The Wrong Reasons?
Many have commented how the decision is disrespectful to those who served and lost their lives fighting to defend our country. Continue reading…
View ArticleFallen Soldier From Rome Will Be Honored By NASCAR Memorial Day Weekend
The NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 race Memorial Day Weekend will include a fallen service member from Rome as he will be memorialized for his ultimate sacrifice. Continue reading…
View ArticleAce Hardware Locations Across New York Will Be Giving Away Flags
Ace Hardware locations across CNY want to give you an American flag for Memorial Day. Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy We Shouldn’t Say “Happy Memorial Day” This Weekend
No-one means any disrespect, but a lot of people will greet their friends and families this weekend by saying, "Happy Memorial Day!" There are some who are very bothered when we repeat that greeting....
View ArticleNational Poppy Day is May 28: Why You Need One For Memorial Day and Always
The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice that Americans have worn since World War I to honor those who served and died for our Country in all wars. Continue reading…
View ArticleState Fair Watchfire
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...
View ArticleOfficial 11 Year Timelapse
This video makes me proud to be a New Yorker! Continue reading…
View Article3 Reasons to Spend Memorial Day Weekend in Old Forge
We don't want you coming down with the Red, White, and Blues this Memorial Day Weekend, but we do want to give you a Red, White, and Blue Memorial Day, Spring into Summer Escape! Continue reading…
View ArticleCelebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Sylvan Beach
Memorial Day weekend is just a few days away - Why not spend it in the beautiful Sylvan Beach area? Continue reading…
View ArticleMemorial Day Born in New York
It seems like a little-known fact, but in 1966, United States President Lyndon Johnson signed a proclamation naming Waterloo, New York as the birthplace of this national holiday. That was after...
View Article10 of the Best Excuses for Central New Yorkers to Get Out of Work Early on...
With Memorial Day Weekend just a few days away, getting to the end of the week is going to be pretty tough. What if we could make that weekend come a little faster? Continue reading…
View ArticleMemorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremonies Held In Utica [VIDEO]
Memorial Day observances in Utica on Monday included wreath laying ceremonies at the city's six military monuments. Continue reading…
View ArticleCNY Memorial Day Parades
Many cities and areas around the Mohawk Valley have parades scheduled for Memorial Day, and Memorial Day Weekend. Here are some of the ones you can check out... Continue reading…
View ArticleMohawk Valley Parades Rained Out
The steady rain along with the threat of thunderstorms has put a damper on many of the Memorial Day parades scheduled for today. Continue reading…
View Article2018 Memorial Day Parades in Central New York
We're heading into Memorial Day weekend, which means towns and cities throughout Central New York will be holding their Memorial Day Parades. Continue reading…
View ArticleCNY Grocery Store Giving Free Coffee and Donut to Veterans
One Central New York grocery store is offering veterans and active military members free coffee and donuts in honor of Memorial Day. Continue reading…
View ArticleOneida County Goes All-Out for 2018 Memorial Day
Thousands of U.S. flags and special lights displays are just part of the Memorial Day festivities across the Mohawk Valley. Continue reading…
View ArticleMemorial Day Hikers Beware in 2018: Some CNY Areas Are Dangerous
The Department of Environmental Conservation is passing along weather-related safety concerns about specific trails in New York State. Continue reading…
View Article5 Amazing Memorial Day Sales Around Town You Don't Want To Miss
Memorial Day is deemed as the un-official start to summer, which many businesses take advantage of and make the weekend shop worthy by having some of the biggest sales of the season. Continue reading…
View ArticleHamilton Central School Grad Sings at MLB Game
I went to high school with Dana Bowers. She was always singing and participating in all of our plays and musicals. Now, she's a member of the U.S Air Force. Continue reading…
View Article7 Odd Museums In or Near Central New York
New York has lots more than just the Boxing and Baseball Halls of Fame. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Do You Properly Dispose Of An American Flag?
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and one listener wanted to know the answer to one specific question. How do you properly dispose of an American flag? Here's what you can do. Continue reading…
View ArticleIlion Boy Reminds Us of the True Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend or the unofficial kick-off to summer. We're reminded of the true meaning of the holiday by a 10-year-old Ilion boy. Continue reading…
View ArticleParades And Wreath Layings Highlight Local Memorial Day Events
Monday, May 30 is Memorial Day and there are several local events happening to mark the day. Continue reading…
View ArticleYankees Fans Confused? Something Missing From Family Cookouts
Diehard Yankees Fans Forced to Go Without at Family Cookouts this Summer. Continue reading…
View ArticleTop Shops To Buy Meats For Grilling In Upstate New York
Where can you buy meat locally in the Utica, Rome, and Syracuse area to help support local business? Continue reading…
View Article4 CNY Beaches To Visit This Memorial Day Weekend
Here's 4 beaches in central New York for you to check out and take a dip this holiday weekend! Continue reading…
View ArticleWhy Are There Coins Left On Soldiers Graves In New York State?
While visiting some cemeteries in New York you may notice that headstones of soldiers have coins on them. Do specific coins have specific meanings? Continue reading…
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