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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant 1. Go local Support the mom-and-pop restaurants and shops that make your home town unique. Many of these businesses have struggled […]

Upstate New York has a great number of roller coasters and zip lines for the thrill-seekers among us. Here are five top-quality options. By Ken […]

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Sticky, tangy, smoky, sweet, and spicy — however you like your barbecue, New York’s best barbecue joints are ready to serve […]

Artisan cheesemaking is booming in Central New York and the Finger Lakes. Cheese lovers can find great cheddars, Gouda, chevre, mozzarella and other types of […]

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The Great New York State Fair (https://nysfair.ny.gov/) has been ranked as one of the best in the nation and is the […]

Author of the book “100 Things to Do in Syracuse Before You Die” discusses 10 places you need to visit in Syracuse region. By Deborah […]

From community concerts, state parks to the Great New York State Fair: region offers multiple choices of entertainment By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant While many venues […]

By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although with some restrictions, season concerts are back. A few big names are coming Upstate this year, including the following artists— […]

How can you get away from it all and not travel very far from home? Three prominent Central New Yorkers have some “staycation” suggestions By […]

By Sandra Scott Learn about New York’s important role in helping slaves find freedom by visiting some local Underground Railroad sites. The Underground Railroad — […]