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6 days ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

The sound of birds chirping is a good sign that spring is (finally) here. Spring means the return of Red-winged Blackbirds, Grackles, Warblers, Orioles, Grosbeaks, and Thrushes, to name a few. And with that, is a reminder that we should be taking action to help protect migrating birds navigating the night sky. Today, (April 18, 2025), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of General Services are asking New Yorkers to participate in the ‘Lights Out’ initiative.

1 week ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Wow! The 2025 concert season is shaping up nicely for venues in and around the Greater Binghamton area. Just this week, we announced that ZZ Top will be making a stop with their North American Elevation Tour at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The show will be on September 23rd. Tickets on sale Friday, April 18th at 10 a.m. at the Mirabito Box Office and through Ticketmaster.com. Read More:  Is This The Prettiest Lake In New York State?

1 week ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Read any good magazines lately? Are magazines as popular as they once were? I used to subscribe to many, but now, I'm down to just two, and I only read them when I am at camp, relaxing on the weekend, or vacation. Yes, one of the magazines is all about camping and camping accessories, as Hank Hill might say on the animated show 'King of the Hill' if he were all about camping and not propane and propane accessories.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Buffalo Bills fans must be getting excited! Sure, we are months away from pre-season, but it's exciting to see the progress on the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park. On Friday (April 2025), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul joined over 100 guests, along with hundreds of Union Construction Workers, as the final beam is structural steel was put in place. The 2.1 billion dollar Highmark Stadium will ensure that the Bills will call it home for the next 30 years. Today is about you, hard workers.

2 weeks ago | 991thewhale.com | Don Morgan

Spring is here, and the trout fishing season has begun. This is a great time of the year for anyone who loves to get outdoors and spend some relaxing time fishing. For those of you who fish in New York State waters, are you aware of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's HuntFishNY mobile app? It's a cool app that provides an easy way to display fishing licenses, privileges, plus view important hunting and fishing-related information.