Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation (OPRHP) have announced the release of the NYS Greenway Trails Progress Report (August 2021 – December 2022), which outlines the accomplishments made, the projects initiated and the funding secur...

A new court sport is sweeping the nation, and it isn’t tennis or basketball. According to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association, 4.8 million people played pickleball in 2021, marking a nearly 15% growth in the total number of players from the year prior. As it grows, it becomes more and more lik...

Some of us are guilty of scrolling through real estate websites, perusing properties we have no intention of buying. It’s the biggest version of window shopping you can engage in. Looking at the photos of that eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion on the coast is a fun form of daydreaming. But when ...

June is National Dairy Month! And many people recall the slogan “Milk, it does a body good.” But as different health fads have emerged since that slogan was first uttered, including an increased availability of dairy alternatives, dairy has been somewhat pushed aside, leaving many people to question...

Volunteering is a great way for people to give back to their communities. Many people give back out of a desire to help others, but those same individuals may acknowledge that volunteering benefits volunteers most of all. Various studies examining the benefits of volunteering on volunteers have been...

Spinach packs quite the nutritional punch, making it a favorite of people who want to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Spinach contains carotenoids such as beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin which can help to prevent inflammation, reduce cancer risk and prevent potentially harmful eye condi...

Few people look forward to chores around the house. Though adults may not be excited by the prospect of mopping the kitchen floor or folding the laundry, their lack of enthusiasm no doubt pales in comparison to their children’s opinion of chores. Chores can play a vital role in kids’ development. Ac...

Grilling was one of the first responsibilities I inherited in my house during the summer. Along with being trusted to mow the lawn, it was a rite of passage and I remember my dad talking me through the basics as young as 11. Grilling season is as American as apple pie, baseball or the Red, White and...

The allure of the great outdoors compels many people to hike, kayak, fish, and engage in myriad other activities in the fresh air. The call of nature can be difficult to ignore, but inclement weather can quickly turn a fun day under the sun into a race to escape the elements. Regardless of which act...

The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist, and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous that it behooves anyone, including seniors, to answer the call of nature. According to researchers with the USDA’s Forest Service , human beings benefit both phy...

Some folks haven’t been on a bicycle since their preteen years. That’s okay. There is a lot of truth to the adage “…just like riding a bike.” It’s hard to forget how to do it. That said, a bicycle is a vehicle, and just like a car or four-wheeler, it does require some maintenance to make sure it’s r...

Herbs are attractive in the garden, easy to grow and a pleasure to use. Many common herbs can also be brewed into delicious herbal teas. Chamomile is one of the most popular herbal teas and is easy to grow in the garden. Choose German chamomile, which is less bitter than its relative, Roman chamomil...

The skin is the largest organ on the body. As with other areas of the body, skin is susceptible to cancer. The National Cancer Institute says there are many different types of skin cancer and that it can appear differently depending on the type and the person. Any changes in skin should be brought t...

“As the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) continues to warn us, we need to act now: the coming years are crucial for the future of our planet,” said Edie Mukiibi, president of Slow Food . “The best way to celebrate International Earth Day on April 22 is to acknowledge this final warning a...

Consumers might not think it, but eggs are an expensive commodity. As of August 2022, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the average price of a dozen Grade A, large eggs was $3.12. That price has risen due to issues with highly pathogenic avian influenza over the past year as well. Eggs ar...