Putting Smiles on Faces

A fishing trip on Lake Ontario with Capt. Tom Burke and First Mate Andy Bliss brings good, old memories — and 30 pounds of fresh fish By Tom and Jerry…

Bill Niver, 82, Still Has a Lot of Drive

Owner of Fulton Driving Range has been on the job for over 62 years … and he’s still going By Stefan Yablonski Bill Niver may be retired, but he’s not…

Tug Hill Group Promotes Outdoor Activities

The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is working to expand its community and educational programming in northeastern Oswego County By Norah Machia The Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust is in…

Travel agency representatives say volume is more than pre-pandemic levels now By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The past three years have been beyond challenging for travel agencies as the COVID-19 pandemic…

Airbnb Facing Struggles

Critics say model allows for extra fees not usually charged by B&Bs By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Founded in 2008, Airbnb quickly became a darling among travelers seeking an inexpensive lodging…

‘Bleisure’ Trips Are Back

More business people combining business trips to leisure trips By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Work trips are fun again. Often called “bleisure” trips the portmanteau combines “business” and “leisure” — symbolic…

Shipwrecks of Upstate New York Exhibit Featured at H. Lee White Maritime Museum

Have you ever wondered what the shipwrecks below Lake Ontario look like? Now you can see them in vivid detail — courtesy of the efforts of local underwater explorers. The…

Why So Many Hospitals Have Gone Out of Business

76 hospitals have completely shut down since 2011, including 20 in 2020 By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant It seems nonsensical that hospitals should close. After all, there’s no shortage of people…