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Bail Reform, Minimum Wage & More New Laws for NY in 2020
Bail Reform, Minimum Wage & More New Laws for NY in 2020
Bail Reform, Minimum Wage & More New Laws for NY in 2020
It's a new year, meaning new laws taking effect in New York. Yes, I know bail reform has been all over the news and social media since even before the year turned.  I know I've made my thoughts on that known before, and I've gotta bite my tongue now otherwise it's like beating a dead horse...
Eddie Vedder’s Wife, Cornell’s Daughter at War Amidst Lawsuit
Eddie Vedder’s Wife, Cornell’s Daughter at War Amidst Lawsuit
Eddie Vedder’s Wife, Cornell’s Daughter at War Amidst Lawsuit
Well the dynamics surrounding the lawsuit against Soundgarden seem to be getting nasty, as now Chris Cornell's daughter and Eddie Vedder's wife have apparently jumped in. Last week, I posted about Chris Cornell's widow, Vicky, suing Soundgarden over royalty fees and the rights to songs that Cornell had recorded prior to his death...
Ticonderoga Star Trek Exhibit Expands to the Next Generation
Ticonderoga Star Trek Exhibit Expands to the Next Generation
Ticonderoga Star Trek Exhibit Expands to the Next Generation
The Ticonderoga Star Trek attraction is expanding- to accommodate the Next Generation! Right now, you can visit and tour the set of "Star Trek" the Original Series in Ticonderoga.  I've written about this attraction before, as I just think it's so cool that this is even a thing around here...
Kid Rock’s Explosive Tirade Gets Rocker In Trouble
Kid Rock’s Explosive Tirade Gets Rocker In Trouble
Kid Rock’s Explosive Tirade Gets Rocker In Trouble
Ted Nugent and Gene Simmons can step aside- someone else is taking over the headlines with a recent rant caught on film. Kid Rock is no stranger to controversy, but he's facing some new business repercussions after a November tirade caught on video against Oprah Winfrey, and some follow-up tweeting...
Soundgarden Getting Sued By Chris Cornell’s Widow
Soundgarden Getting Sued By Chris Cornell’s Widow
Soundgarden Getting Sued By Chris Cornell’s Widow
Unfortunately things seem to always come down to money and rights after someone dies. According to a number of music news outlets yesterday, including Rolling Stone and Consequence of Sound, Vicky Cornell has filed a lawsuit against Soundgarden...
Times Union Center Gets Ready to Host March Madness
Times Union Center Gets Ready to Host March Madness
Times Union Center Gets Ready to Host March Madness
This March, college basketball madness is going to land in the Capital Region. For the first time in 17 years, March Madness is going to be happening in our home turf, with the road to the Final Four happening at the Times Union Center...
Pearl Jam Announce New Tour, But With One Major Hitch
Pearl Jam Announce New Tour, But With One Major Hitch
Pearl Jam Announce New Tour, But With One Major Hitch
Pearl Jam have announced a new tour with the Pixies- huge news right! Well, there's one major hitch. Initially when I saw the announcement, my heart skipped a beat.  I saw a headline by the New York Post and thought "oh my god yes, Pearl Jam, Pixies, I am THERE"...
2020 Tour Dates & Full Lineup Announced for Motley Crue
2020 Tour Dates & Full Lineup Announced for Motley Crue
2020 Tour Dates & Full Lineup Announced for Motley Crue
The full lineup and tour dates for Motley Crue's 2020 "The Stadium Tour" have been announced.  And yes, they ARE coming to New York, and an additional artist was added to the already heavy lineup of Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison...
Official Warning Issued About New Smart TVs and Spying
Official Warning Issued About New Smart TVs and Spying
Official Warning Issued About New Smart TVs and Spying
In case you picked one of these up on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or are planning on it, you might want to check out a new official warning released by the FBI. By 'these' I mean Smart TVs.  You know, the new televisions that hook up to the internet and function digitally...
Happy Birthday Ozzy! A ‘Prince’, But Really, A King
Happy Birthday Ozzy! A ‘Prince’, But Really, A King
Happy Birthday Ozzy! A ‘Prince’, But Really, A King
Happy birthday to the 'Prince of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne. But let's face it, he might be nicknamed 'Prince' but the guy is actually a King of rock.  I'll make my argument starting now- How many people over 70 can get on a stage with modern stars (think that performance with Post Malone at the American Music Awards) and still steal the show ... Read More ...
World Cup Event Happening Close to Capital Region This Weekend
World Cup Event Happening Close to Capital Region This Weekend
World Cup Event Happening Close to Capital Region This Weekend
Just because the Arena Football League has folded doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy elite sports still.  In fact, this weekend a huge World Cup event is happening not far from the Capital Region. Killington, Vermont is only about a two hour drive from the Capital Region...
Will Bail Reform Actually Happen in New York?
Will Bail Reform Actually Happen in New York?
Will Bail Reform Actually Happen in New York?
Bail reform?  More criminals on the streets?  I’ve heard so many people talking about bail reform and what’s going to happen come January. In case you haven’t heard, laws were passed earlier in the year which impact those being held after arrest...

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