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New York, Home to 8 of the Top Department Stores In America

4 days ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

New York State is home to 8 of the Top 10 department stores in America. Let's see which stores call the Empire State home and which 2 we are missing out on. USA Today recently asked readers to vote on their favorite departments stores. New Yorkers will be happy to learn that we are home to 8 of the very best in America. Some of the results might surprise you. Let's take a look. When I first saw the list of Top 10 Department Stores In America I paused.
New York's 'Alive at 5' Concert Series Continues In Albany

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

The 2025 Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series is underway! Start making your plans to enjoy these FREE summer concerts planned for downtown Albany throughout the summer. Six free concerts, from a wide variety of artists, make up the Alive at 5 Summer Concert Series. You and the family can also sample delicious food and shop local from a selection of vendors. Here's what to expect for the remaining dates.
Belmont Stakes To Return To Saratoga New York In 2026

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

Governor Kathy Hochul announces the return of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival to Saratoga Springs in 2026. The final Saratoga Belmont Stakes paves the way for the Grand Reopening and 2027 Breeders’ Cup at Reimagined Belmont Park.
'Diamonds' and Other Gems Hidden In the Hills Of New York State

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

There's gold in them there hills! Diamonds too! Remember reading the stories in school about the famous California gold rush that took place in the 1800's? Once gold was discovered in the hills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range it was off to California. You can have a similar experience of finding gems in the hills of New York State. Head out to Herkimer County to see if you can find one of the beautiful, diamond-like, quartz crystals known as the "Herkimer Diamond".
Man Falls, Breaks Leg and Lands In This New York River

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

Man breaks leg after falling 20 feet and landing in a river. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and other rescue agencies work to extract the man from the water. Here's what happened. On Friday June 6th, according to a press release, a 61-year-old man from Virginia was fishing in Essex County when he lost his footing, tumbled into the Ausable River breaking his leg along the way. Imagine trying to rescue yourself from a powerful river while dealing with a broken leg.
Watch A Concert From Inside This Hudson Valley Mine

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a special place to see a summer show, the Egg is Albany is one of the most unique venues in the world and of course we have the legendary original Woodstock Music and Arts Festival site at Bethel Woods. One thing none of these venues have is a mine. This July you can experience a live music performance from inside the Widow Jane Mine in Rosendale, NY. On Sunday July 13th enjoy the music of the Grateful Dead as performed by 'Gratefully Yours'.
Nearly 30 Artists Now Scheduled to Appear At The New York State Fair

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

The Great New York State Fair is not quite finished adding artists to their 2025 entertainment lineup. Today fair officials have announced the latest band scheduled to take the Chevy Court Stage this August. Today's announcement spotlights a band that had their biggest hit in 1999 with title track to their album "Everything You Want". If you are in the Albany area you may have seen this band at Empire Live last November or back in 2011 at an Alive at 5 concert event.
Enter Here for the Chance To Win A Remastered Copy of Metallica's 'Load' Album

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

Download to Load with Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station. Enter below for the chance to win a digital download of Metallica's 'Load' (Remastered). One Grand Prize Winner will receive a copy of the album on vinyl. This Friday the 13th could turn out to be lucky! Metallica will release 'Load' (Remastered) on Friday June 13, 2025 to your local record shop and all of your favorite digital outlets.
Nearly 30 Artists Scheduled To Play the New York State Fair in 2025

1 week ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

The Great New York State Fair will take place Wednesday August 20, 2025 through Monday September 1, 2025 in Syracuse. Great memories to be made at the 2025 New York State Fair with food, midway rides, animals and entertainment. From Country to Classic Rock and more, here is your complete live entertainment schedule for the 2025 New York State Fair. Your general admission ticket to the state fair is also your ticket to any and all of the concerts scheduled for this year.
Wanted; Iconic 'Back To The Future' Movie Prop Is Missing

2 weeks ago | q1057.com | Mike Karolyi

WANTED! This iconic piece of movie memorabilia is missing and some heavy hitters want it back. Michael J. Fox, his fellow castmates and producers of the film 'Back To the Future' are searching for a guitar, the Gibson guitar. You must remember the scene in Back to the Future where Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, plays a Cherry Red ES-345 Gibson at the 'Enchantment Under the Sea' high school dance. THAT guitar has been missing since around 1985.