Finding Good Prices in New York State

Sounds like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? “Good prices” and “New York State”? How can those words possibly go together?! Especially when it comes to local New York business insurance. The politicians here obviously don’t get it– their hostile policies toward businesses and taxpayers are driving people out of the state, leaving a gaping deficit hole. [...]

The List of New York State Parks to Be Closed

I have not heard much of anything since Governor Paterson announced in February that New York State government would be closing 41 state parks and historic sites. Is this really going to happen? In February, Governor David A. Paterson had issued the following statement: “New York faces an historic fiscal crisis of unprecedented magnitude. It [...]

Central Leatherstocking Region Name Changed to “Central New York”: My Opinion

It’s official. The unifying regional name for Oneida, Madison, Chenango, Broome, Otsego, Schoharie, and Montgomery counties– Central Leatherstocking region– has been changed by the New York Legislature to “Central New York.” Sure, Central New York is more efficient, more economical, more utilitarian, but this is what makes the changeover sad. Who knew what “leatherstocking” referred [...]

New York State to Consider Closing Parks

Not good news. We all know that New York State is financially strapped, and the signs of bankruptcy have been evident for years; New York State government has had years to resolve the problem, but hadn’t. Now, suddenly, the state wants to slash everything. In the big scramble to remain solvent, Governor Paterson is considering [...]

A Little Opinion About NYS Tourism Ads…

Next month is a big month for people involved in New York State tourism: the New York State Travel and Vacation Association is holding the Empire State Tourism Conference in Albany, from February 8th to the 10th. I won’t be able to attend, unfortunately. But that doesn’t hinder me from offering a few opinions about [...]

I’ve Found the Oneida Stone!

My quest has ended. I have finally seen the historic Oneida Indian Nation Stone! I extend my heartfelt and sincere thanks to the Oneida Indian Nation, who contacted me about the Stone and allowed me to see it. I am truly honored! It is always so thrilling to tangibly encounter history like this. The Oneida [...]

TAX Tea Party in Rome, NY

On July 4th, we visited the nice city of Rome, NY, to attend a Tea Party at the City Hall. It was the first Tea Party we’d attended. I am not as politically active as I used to be, but I am still involved (and very much concerned) about the direction our nation is going; [...]

Tea Parties, Declarations, and Flags

Guess where we went yesterday? We went to Fort Stanwix in Rome, to hear the reading of the Declaration of Independence read aloud, and give our huzzahs to Liberty. What a fabulous time! We also got to sign our names on a copy, and “…for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on [...]

Montezuma Wine from Upstate NY

New York State is a huge wine producer for the state. I don’t have any idea how well the wine competes with the other domestic wines here in the U.S., particularly California. I tend to think that New York wine is probably more favored in the Finger Lakes region (from which most of the wine [...]

New York’s Summer Tourism Promotions

New York State’s tourism department is getting better and better. I recently caught wind of the state’s latest promotion for overnight stays (see Low Budget Getaway with Big Budget Views in the Adirondacks at The Beat, an online newsletter of tourism news for New York State. This is a big year for New York– this [...]

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