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Enormous Styrofoam Head Found Floating Down Hudson River

Bryen — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:25 +0000

There are many things that can be seen floating down the Hudson River but it isn't every day that you see an enormous styrofoam head just floating along. Marist College crew coach Matthew Lavin shared some photos of the giant head his team found and brought to shore. If you ask us, it looks somewhat like New York Governor Cuomo, sans nose. Maybe we're just crazy - but you can let us know in our poll below the photos.

What Is A Knickerbocker?

Dalton Castle — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:54:01 +0000

Albany’s Knickerbocker Film Festival is set to kick off in April, which raises excitement and questions. Like “what the hell is a Knickerbocker”? Sure Carmelo Anthony and Jason Kidd are technically knickerbockers but there’s got to be more to it. Immediately I want to believe it’s when someone starts doing some filthy bocking while wearing [...]

New And Improved State Slogans

Dalton Castle — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:05:15 +0000

As professional wrestler I get to travel to a lot of places and I find some of these false State slogans to be spot on. A list has compiled of state mottoes which have been revised to more suite their modern day appeal. some just stating absurd laws and facts other just pointing out the obvious. Below I [...]

North Korea Goes Bonkers With Dream Propaganda Film About Bombing New York City [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:26 +0000

I swear the North Koreans get more adorable to me every day. Their empty threats of using their faulty missiles and crazy propaganda films are just good old fashion fun. North Korea is like that one annoying kid on the block that is always pissed off about something but can’t ever really do [...]

Texas Invites New Yorkers to Move there to Avoid Gun Laws

Bryen — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 01:59:10 +0000

Are you unhappy with the new gun controls passed in New York State? Texas wants you to move there and is advertising that exact thing online. You may start seeing online ads inviting you to move to Texas where they have more relaxed laws. One of the great things about states rights is that each [...]

Mayor Bloomberg Wants To Make It Illegal To Smoke In Your Own Home

Dalton Castle — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 21:28:25 +0000

First they came for the Big Gulps and I did not speak out, then they came for the smokers. Now they have come for my clown cranking and there is no one left to speak out for me. Daily mail is reporting that there are plans for mayor Bloomberg to make homes in New York [...]

NY Health Department Worker Arrested for Forging Doctor's Note to Get Handicap Parking Spot

Bryen — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:00:37 +0000

Admit it - you've looked at those handicapped spots in the parking lot on a hot or cold day with a slight feeling of envy. Let's face it - we'd all love to have one of those spots BUT they do serve a purpose and are there for those who really need them. Of all people you'd think an employee at the NY Department of Health would have a special understanding of that. Nope - not the case.

Is New York Becoming The Yogurt Capital Of The World?

BJ Ragone — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:31:35 +0000

The first ever yogurt summit took place at the Egg in Albany this week. Yes, a yogurt summit. Apparently people are finally figuring out that yogurt is pretty good for you. Personally, I eat Greek yogurt everyday. The texture is a little different than traditional yogurt, but once you get use to it, it’s delicious. [...]

New York State: We're Not That Fat!

Dalton Castle — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 19:01:08 +0000

New obesity analysis has been released and I vote we change our slogan from “The Empire State” to “the not so fat state”. In a time when we think this country is suffering from an “epidemic” of obesity, New York State can now hold their heads high. According to the Times Union NY falls near [...]

Spiny Water Flea Discovered In Lake George

Q103 Staff — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:41:12 +0000

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced Wednesday that the spiny water flea, an aquatic invasive species, has been confirmed in Lake George. “The discovery of spiny water flea in Lake George is not welcome news and DEC’s efforts to slow the spread of this and other invasive species will continue,” said DEC [...]

See Amazing Photos of the Space Shuttle Enterprise Over New York City

TheFW Staff — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 13:15:06 +0000

New Yorkers who looked up into the sky on Friday were treated to something simply amazing. The Space Shuttle Enterprise rocketed past such iconic New York City landmarks as the Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center before coming in for a landing at JFK airport. Luckily, photographers caught the close encounter. Enterprise, which [...]

NY Giants Fans Are Idiots – At Least The Girls Are [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:36 +0000

This video sums up every girl that pretends to like any sport. I don’t doubt there are girls that legitimately like sports and can follow the rules and stats. But let’s face it, the majority of girls watching the game with their boyfriends treat it like an orgasm – they are faking it! Girls care [...]

Things That New Yorkers Say [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:23:26 +0000

Whether you are Upstate or in the City, on the Island or in Buffalo you are a New Yorker and you have witnessed plenty of moments just like this video highlights. Last week I showed a you a video of things that no one says, today it’s the stuff that New Yorkers say. There is [...]

Do You Have The Winning Mega Millions Ticket?

BJ Ragone — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:26:58 +0000

Apparently a New York resident has the winning ticket to the Mega Millions jackpot, but no one has come forward as of yet. According to CBS 6 the winning Mega Millions ticket was bought in NY, but as of right now they don’t know the exact location of where the ticket was purchased. So if [...]

Drew Brees Throws 4 TDs As New Orleans Saints Beat N.Y. Giants 49-24 On 'Monday Night Football'

Joe Student — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:38 +0000

New Orleans 49 – N.Y. Giants 24
Drew Brees threw for 363 yards and four touchdowns and ran for another score, and the New Orleans Saints beat the New York Giants 49-24 on Monday night. The loss was the third in a row for New York (6-5), which dropped a game behind first-place Dallas in the NFC East

Yankees & Red Sox – Sports Greatest Rivalry

BJ Ragone — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:43:22 +0000

There are a lot of rivalries in professional and collegiate sports. Sure some get heated, but none of them are as passionate as the rivalry that exists between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox. Last night was just more proof that the Yankees and Red Sox have the best rivalry in all of [...]

Hurricane Irene Survival Guide

BJ Ragone — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:03:13 +0000

With hurricane Irene on the way this weekend I'm sure most of you are preparing for it. Being that we are from upstate NY, we really haven't seen much in the way of hurricanes per say, but Irene could be somewhat of a problem for us. With her she is bring tons of rain and winds that could possibly gust up to 70mph. Not li

Joey Chestnut Destroys Competition to Win Fifth Straight Hot Dog Eating Contest

Bryen — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:28:49 +0000

In an age where dynasties are few and far between, Joey Chestnut has dominated his sport like few others. Best of all, he let’s the success go straight to his belly. “Winning tastes pretty good. I feel great,” said Chestnut, after winning his fifth straight Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island on [...]

Yanks End Weekend With Win Against Cleveland

BJ Ragone — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 01:01:30 +0000

So it turns out the the New York Yankees can in fact win at home. It just turns out they can’t be playing the Boston Red Sox. This weekend went much better for the New York Yankees then the middle of the week did. They have won 3 in a row since being swept at [...]

Bronx Bummer – Burnett Roughed Up By Sox

BJ Ragone — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:12:35 +0000

The Boston Red Sox are proving to be the hump that the New York Yankees cannot seem to get over this season. Boston rolls the Yanks again 11-6. It was the same story as it has been all season for the New York Yankees. The Red Sox got to their pitching early and the offense [...]