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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See What The New Utica Bread in Bagg’s Square Will Look Like After Renovation
The growth continues in Utica's re-emerging Bagg's Square neighborhood with Utica Bread. Here's a look at what the new building facade will look like.
Traveling Across New York by Train – It was Quicker in 1890 Than Today
Surprising but true, in an era when boats plying the Erie Canal was still an efficient way to move cargo, taking a train trip across New York, say from Buffalo to New York City, was quicker at the end of the 1800s than today.
Inside Utica’s Lunatic Asylum ~ The Haunts And Legends Of New York
Looming over West Utica since 1843, the Utica State Lunatic Asylum was once on the forefront of the progressive care of the mentally ill as New York's first center for their care. Closed now for decades, the main building of the Utica Psychatric Center, known as Old Main, has captivated those who live in its shadow and hear stories of its Haunts and Legends.
Oil Spill Fouls Mohawk River At Schenectady
First discovered by a rowing team at Union College, the State Department of Environmental Conservation is working to clean up an oil spill on the Mohawk River in Schenectady.
Performers at the New York State Fair 30 Years Ago [VIDEOS]
Want a trip down New York State Fair memory lane? Here's who were performing at the 1985 State Fair, 30 years ago.
Thanks to Late April Snow, Syracuse Claims Title of Snowiest City in America for 2015
Two days of snow flurries in late April appears to have given Syracuse the crown for the snowiest city in America for the 2014-2015 winter.
Win a Stay at Red Roof Inn – Tell Us Your New York Travel Tale
Red Roof Inn has 11 locations around New York State, there's sure to be one near your prefect New York getaway destination.
Angry Orchard Hard Cider to Offer Tours at New Upstate New York Facility
Angry Orchard, the maker of hard ciders, has purchased an apple orchard in the Hudson Valley to be a new research and development center.
Video of Late Spring Sylvan Beach ‘Blizzard’
Even though it was 23 days into April, the winter for 2015 had one last gasp for the resort village of Sylvan Beach when a 'blizzard' hit the area.
Rome Police Establish Online Transaction Safe Spot
A growing trend for police departments to provide Safe Online Transaction Zones has hit Central New York with one established at the Rome Police Department.
Lewis County is Least Visited in New York State
Oneida County's northern neighbor, Lewis County, is the least visited county in all of New York State.
What is this Mystery Ring from Syracuse?
Take a look at the photo of this ring. It was found stashed away in a suitcase in the Syracuse suburb of Solvay. The ring displays the number 22 and the letters M-O-J-A. The person who found it is searching for the meaning behind the symbols.