NY’s thousand islands

NY’s thousand islands

Photo by Bill Badzo 1. Boldt Castle: A Love Story Carved in Stone When you step off the boat at Heart Island, the first thing you see is Boldt Castle, a German-style Rhine castle right in the middle of the St. Lawrence River. George Boldt, the wealthy hotelier who...

Inside New York’s Most Haunted Asylum

Photo by Jennifer Kirkland Where Shadows Still Walk: Inside New York’s Most Haunted Asylum Perched in the quiet hamlet of East Bethany, New York, Rolling Hills Asylum stands as a chilling monument to a bygone era. Established in 1827 as the Genesee County Poor House,...

Haunted Bars, Hotels, and Cemeteries

Spooky NY: Haunted Bars, Hotels, and Cemeteries New York might be famous for Broadway, bagels, and breathtaking hikes but it’s also a haven for ghost stories and haunted hideaways. From centuries-old cemeteries to inns with permanent ghostly guests, these real-life...
Lead Poisoning and Lies

Lead Poisoning and Lies

Join the discussion! FollowFollow Lead and Lies: Albany’s West Hill and the Forgotten Children In Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, 23% of children tested in 2020 had elevated blood-lead levels, a rate more than four times the national average. Lead poisoning...
Cheddar to Mozzarella:The Great NY Cheese Trail

Cheddar to Mozzarella:The Great NY Cheese Trail

Which New YorkCheese Are You? Take the Cheese Personality Quiz! Your ideal Saturday includes: A. Antiquing, then wine tasting B. A big family BBQ C. Reading on a sunny porch D. Hiking followed by a lakeside    picnic E. Hosting a fancy dinner party 2. Pick a beverage:...
New York State Regions – Elected Officials

New York State Regions – Elected Officials

New York State Regions Elected Officials (All 11 Regions) Region: Adirondacks,District: NY–21,Level: U.S. House,Name: Elise Stefanik,Party: Republican,Phone: (202) 225-4611,Website: https://stefanik.house.gov,Facebook:...