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BREAKING: Back to Back! Lainey Wilson Crowned Entertainer of the Year at the ACM Awards

6 days ago | bigcat953.com | Sterling Whitaker

Lainey Wilson did it again. The "4X4XU" singer won the ACM Awards this year, taking Entertainer of the Year once again. Laine "freaking" Wilson (as presenter Blake Shelton called her) looked stunned to hear her name. She stood up and hugged fiancé Duck Hodges before accepting the award, her third of the night and fourth total for these ACMs.Earlier, Wilson won Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Whirlwind. She also won Artist-Songwriter of the Year, which was presented pre-show.
Lainey, Miranda + Reba Share Their Hearts During ACM 'Trailblazer' Debut

6 days ago | bigcat953.com | Sterling Whitaker

Three generations of country superstardom collided at the 2025 ACM Awards on Thursday night (May 8), when show host Reba McEntire joined forces with Miranda Lambert and Lainey Wilson for a performance of their new song, "Trailblazer."Wilson opened the performance, and one by one, Lambert and McEntire walked out onstage with their own verses about their musical heroes.
New Yorkers In These Counties Say They’re Barely Getting By

1 week ago | bigcat953.com | Bobby Welber

A new study has uncovered the harsh truth about living in the Hudson Valley and Upstate New York. Many households in parts of the Hudson Valley are struggling to make ends. The Siena College Research Institute teamed up with the Benjamin Center for Public Policy Initiatives at SUNY New Paltz for this study. Over 1,500 living in Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties were polled.
Food Experts Say Historic Upstate New York Restaurant Is Best In US

3 weeks ago | bigcat953.com | Matty Jeff

A cozy Upstate New York restaurant has been named among the nation's best by the experts at Food & Wine. What Makes A Great Restaurant? First and foremost, stunning cuisine is always at the top of the list. If it doesn't pass the taste test, it doesn't pass muster. Visually appealing dish presentation also ranks high on the requirements for a great eatery along with an inviting atmosphere.
Lightning Strike Destroys House in New York State

3 weeks ago | bigcat953.com | Kat Mykals

Storm season is approaching in New York. During a thunderstorm, you're generally told not to stand near tress, telephone poles, or most other places outdoors. You're probably not expecting lightning to strike the very home you decided to seek shelter in? However, that is exactly what officials say occurred Monday, as a lightning strike started a fire which caused a home in New York to be deemed a total loss.
Upstate New York Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Relationship

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Dan Bahl

Members of the Chenango County Sheriff's Office report that they have arrested Richard M. Karl Jr. of Johnson City, a 56-year-old teacher at Greene High School, following an investigation into allegations of child endangerment and official misconduct. The arrest comes after a report was filed with the Sheriff's Office regarding a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a student. The allegations involve incidents that occurred throughout 2024 and 2025.
Major Changes Coming To SNAP In New York

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Yasmin Young

SNAP recipients will face some major changes to the program in 2025. Republicans have long targeted SNAP benefits, which help feed children, the elderly, the disabled, and families in New York State. In New York, 14.80% of residents receive SNAP benefits, also known as food stamps. New York ranks at #11 for people on SNAP out of all the states, according to Yahoo Finance. Many people who simply cannot work rely on SNAP to ensure they don't go hungry.
These 2 Upstate New York Locations Rank Among the Cheapest Family Vacation Destinations In America in 2025

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Michael Karolyi

Much of New York State has been subjected to a very cold, snowy and sometimes icy winter season and we still have another month to go. These are the times to start thinking about a family vacation. Even if finances are tight your family can still enjoy a fantastic vacation in 2025 and you might not have to go far from home. Did you know that 2 of the cheapest family vacations in America are right here in New York?
These 4 Upstate New York Museums Are Ranked Among the Best In America

1 month ago | bigcat953.com | Michael Karolyi

With the American Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art you could say New York State has some of the finest museums in the world. According to the Museum Association of New York () there are 750 museums in the Empire State. Of those 750, here are the Four Best Museums in Upstate New York. As part of their 10Best series, USA Today have highlighted museums across the United States in a variety of categories.
Former Southern Tier Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Rape

2 months ago | bigcat953.com | Traci Taylor

A former teacher from the Southern Tier area of New York, Paul P. Andre, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of raping a student on multiple occasions. Paul P. Andre, a former teacher from Cortland County, New York, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, March 11, to four counts of first-degree rape and four counts of first-degree criminal sexual act. The court proceedings will continue, with the defense motion deadline set for April 25 and the prosecution’s response due by May 9.