“Don’t forget: I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.” – “Notting Hill” That quote lives on in infamy as a GIF in the internet age. Even if you haven’t seen the classic Julia Roberts vehicle “Notting Hill,” you’ve likely seen the meme gracing many a group chat. It’...

Tax season, which begins in January and ends in April with the tax-filing deadline (tax day falls on April 15), can be a stressful time for people in the U.S. Individuals and businesses are required by law to file their income tax returns with the federal government and either await a refund or pay ...

Thanksgiving is celebrated each autumn and often serves as the entry point to the holiday season. Tradition plays a large role in Thanksgiving celebrations, as families incorporate many customs into their celebrations that some believe were once tied to the earliest Thanksgiving meals. But the truth...

Three generations gather to celebrate history and prepare firewood. We think of Grandpa as we buzz wood yet again. Years have gone by but the old 1938 Allis Chalmers WC still hums the buzz saw from Grandpa’s gravel pit. More than machines and more than winter fuel, we celebrate memories and shared l...

The sixth annual Schuyler County Growin’ Around the Glen Farm Tour returns Sept. 27. Schuyler Co.’s finest farms are once more opening their doors to the public, offering tours, tastings, demonstrations, apple picking, shopping and opportunities to meet the farm animals. Now is the perfect time to g...

As New York State marks the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal’s opening in 1825, the City of Little Falls is preparing to host a historic milestone with the arrival of the replica Erie Canal Boat Seneca Chief on Oct. 11 . This full-scale reproduction built by the Buffalo Maritime Center will dock ...

September 5 is the International Day of Charity, and while many of us are struggling to take care of our own, sometimes giving just a little can mean a lot. Think of the bell ringers around the holidays – all that pocket change that goes into those red buckets really adds up. So, if you are so incli...

Roseboom, NY, is a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it type of place if you’re not from the area (and, let’s be honest, even if you are – sometimes). It’s the storybook image of a small village: a few picturesque homes, a general store or restaurant, a small white church, all framed against the dark blue-green...