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Behind the Wheel – Classic Car Enthusiasts

Behind the Wheel First in a series from Classic Car EnthusiastsEveryone has a dream. Some dream of soaring through the skies, while others long to explore the depths of the sea. For me, the dream was always about vintage and antique cars. Ever since I could remember,...

Share that home town love

Share Your Love for Your Hometown with Informed NY! What makes your city, town, or village special to you? Informed NY wants to hear from you! Submit your Heart Message—a short, heartfelt statement (30 words or less) about why you love where you live. Whether it’s the...

which town is the true heart of NY

The True Heart of Upstate New York?Ask any Upstater where the heart of New York really lies, and you’ll get wildly different answers — and passionate defenses. From Albany to Rochester, each town claims the title. But what makes one place more central than another?...

February 2nd Groundhog Day

February 2nd Groundhog Day: The Holiday We Ignore and the Movie That Gets Us Through WinterWhile folks in Punxsutawney will be gathering on February 2nd to see if Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow, the rest of us will be too busy shoveling sidewalks in Watertown,...

The ‘Four Seasons’ of Upstate NY:

The ‘Four Seasons’ of Upstate NY: Winter, Almost Winter, Still Winter, and Construction Upstate New York has four seasons—at least on paper. But ask any local, and they’ll tell you the truth: Winter, Almost Winter, Still Winter, and Construction. These aren’t just...

Chinese New Year

Lighting Up the Year: The Magic of Chinese New Year and What It Brings As the world stepped into the Chinese New Year on January 29, 2025, we welcomed the Year of the Snake, an animal celebrated for its mystery, wisdom, and transformative energy. The Snake is often...

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