Charlie Voelker
Upstate New York Hikers Beware Of Rare Deadly Snake
Hiking can be, and should be, an adventure. However, most don't want it to be a dangerous activity. Deadly snakes can add some anxiety for the every day hiker. In the New York, certain venomous snake sightings are on the rare side, maybe until this year.
Open Wide! New York Bass Season Starts Saturday
Get your fishing poles and tackle ready! Saturday is a big day as New York's bass season opens. The celebrated day by fisherman around the Empire State opens each year on the third Saturday in June.
Why Are Huge Fish Heading Up The Hudson River To Albany, NOW?
Some people don't believe me when I tell them that 30 and 40 pound fish are being caught in the Hudson River, in the area between Albany and Troy right now. Each year in the spring, Striped bass or Morone saxatilis, for you fish species experts, can be caught in the Hudson River all the way up to the Troy dam. BIG ONES!
This Was The Best April Fools Joke In New York Sports History
There have been plenty of great April Fools jokes played on sports fans throughout the years. Prior to web access and social media, it was harder to debunk some of these pranks. The greatest April 1st hoax in New York sports history came courtesy of Sports Illustrated almost four decades ago.
New Freshwater Fishing Rules For New York State
New York is a big state. Therefore fisheries near Buffalo likely face different challenges than those in Westchester. The Empire State prides itself in regulations but sometimes has to simplify those rules in order to accommodate such a large area of different terrain. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation made some of those adaptations on Tuesday.
New York Yankees Will Make A Plea To Judge Before Opening Day
Aaron Judge is arguably the New York Yankees most popular players. His All Star performance mixed with a million dollar smile help make 99 a true fan favorite. After this season, Judge is a free agent. Obviously, Yankee fans don't want to lose him and they shouldn't.
Upstate New York Dairy Worker Milks $60,000 From Lottery
Lottery theft in New York State is hardly a rare occurrence. Just back in November a Long Island woman was charged with stealing winnings from a $1 million lottery ticket from her own cousin. Then there was the father and son convenience store owning duo in New York City that scammed their own customer out of a $1 million dollar winning ticket. The lottery is an easy target for thieves.
7 Cool European Cities To Travel to From Upstate NY for $109
Play Airlines out of Iceland will begin service between New York Stewart International Airport and Europe on June 9th of this year. The very cool thing is they are offering a great promotional rate but you have to book by February 7th for dates in the fall. The airline will provide service to select European cities through its hub in Iceland.
New York’s Original Mr. Met Passes Away at 83
Mr. Met has been as an important part of the New York Mets, as players on the team, at times. The lovable mascot of New York's National League franchise has been entertaining fans at Shea Stadium and then Citi Field each game since 1964. Unfortunately, the man that was the original Mr. Met for the first four seasons has passed away at the age of 83.
Ski Trails Are Opening – Where To Go This Weekend in Upstate NY
Needless to say, the weather conditions for the opening of ski & snowboarding season in the northeast has been less than ideal. The up and down weather temperatures combined with some ferocious rain storms have generated difficult snowmaking conditions. However, there are some awesome trails open out there and the next few days should be prime for snowmaking.