Old Forge News

You've probably heard of Fresh Air kids, New York City children who come to the north country to spend a few weeks of their summers away from the urban heat and noise.

The Hudson River-Black River Regulating District has established a telephonic Reservoir and River Report.

Gas prices have hit a record high. Even so Triple A estimates more than 31 and a half -million drivers will hit the road.

Vacationers heading back into the Adirondacks for Memorial Day will find more cell service than last year, but vast remote areas of New York's northern mountains remain dark, including a nearly 50-mile stretch ...

Gas has hit $4 a gallon for the first time in this area. Filling up the average tank has introduced many folks to Ulysses S. Grant, whose picture is on the front of a $50 bill.

“I'm real excited about it, I think it's going to be a lot of good stuff in Myrtle Beach, that's for sure.”

Hundreds of people stood outside the gates of Hard Rock Park waiting to get their first look at what is being called the world's first rock and roll theme park. via WBTW

“Hey, you're on the wrong side of the street!”

More scenes from the Hard Rock Park's first day: When in Rome ... Theme park designers try to transport guests into another world. via Myrtle Beach Online

“Biking across the country is something that I never really thought I would be doing”

Two SU students will spend their summer biking, building homes. Shayna Meliker Issue date: 2/15/08 Section: News Media Credit: Mackenzie Reiss Sonya Hirsch recalled the first time her father let go of the bike ... via The Daily Orange

Action News viewers in the Cicero and Liverpool area tell us a quick burst of squalls and winds blew through the area between noon and 12:30 Sunday. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

“Jim Seward has been part of the dysfunction in the state government for 22 years”

ITHACA - Town of Caroline Supervisor Don Barber is gearing up to challenge 22-year incumbent state Senator Jim Seward, R-51st, this November by hiring a political advisory team and stepping up fund-raising ... via Ithaca Journal

Renee Klevenhagen reports that every year her family vacations in Old Forge, N.Y., in the Adirondacks. via The Morning Call

Keir Weimer in Court: A Pompey Man is scheduled to learn his fate today, after pleading guilty in a deadly boat crash. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

The weather outlook says Central New York will be in the 80's through Saturday, and with no rain in the forecast and foliage at its peak, it looks to be a great weekend for getting outdoors. via WSTM-TV Syracuse

“Scrambled eggs and crispy bacon topped off with one of the Patch's famous sweet rolls.”

"On a recent trip to Old Forge, NY to reunite with some college friends, my girlfriend and I had the opportunity to eat breakfast at the Muffin Patch. via Roadfood.com Reviews

New York's Adirondacks region will once again show the most significant color change over the coming weekend , according to observers for Empire State Development's I LOVE NEW YORK program. via NewsChannel34

“A lifejacket is mandatory by law. Also have some spare clothing in a bag that's watertight. I've capsized in still water”

In my humble opinion, developed after years of living in other states, a New York state autumn is more glorious than any other state's autumn. via Daily Star

STILL MOSTLY GREEN HERE IN THE CAPITAL REGION, BUT THIS FALL SHOULD DEVELOP INTO A GOOD SEASON FOR THE LEAF PEEPERS. via WGY-AM Albany

The first colors of fall have emerged in the Adirondacks, according to the state's Department of Economic Development. via Democrat & Chronicle

The first colors of fall have emerged in the Adirondacks, according to the state's Department of Economic Development. via Democrat & Chronicle

A 24- year-old man who swam away charge in East Syracuse. from the scene of a boat crash that killed a passenger on an Adirondack lake last year pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree vehicular manslaughter in ... via Buffalo News