The Empire State of New York, one of the original thirteen colonies, was the site of approximately one-third of the battles fought in the American Revolution. It was the home of the Sons of Liberty, and the Capture of Fort Ticonderoga. It is the site of the World Trade Center towers, which were attacked on September 11, 2001. This category, or its subcategories, lists blogs whose topics are related to the State of New York, or one of its counties, cities or towns.
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Regular Blogs
Amherst Comprehensive Property Information
Contains news, announcements, and upcoming events including lane closures, board vacancies, solar power information, and the community fair.
http://www.amherst.ny.us
Artists' Collective of Hyde Park
Shares the work of individuals in the collective, as well as announcing various art classes, shows, and receptions.
http://www.artistscollectiveofhydepark.com/blog
Hosted by State University of New York, this blog is about the university, including helping students with disabilities to smoothly transition to college, campus life in general, news, and school athletics.
http://blog.suny.edu
Shares information about dentistry with articles about how diabetes affects one's dental health, temporomandibular disorder (TMJ), and how to deal with bad breath.
http://www.dentistamherstny.com/our-dental-office/blog
This weblog is full of short stories and poetry written by the blogmaster, a veteran Marine who served in Iraq. Additionally, he writes about local politics and his years-long struggle to change the taxation policies, and his insights and impressions.
https://eastgreenbushdreams.wordpress.com
The blogger, who moved to New Paltz from Manhattan maintains this weblog, which addresses many things, including how to buy a wheelbarrow, how local banks work as compared to national banks and how not to tow a car, as well as many other topics.
http://newpaltz.blogspot.com
Hudson Valley Estate Administration Attorneys
Located in Wappingers Falls, New York, the Law Office of Lyons & Supple provides legal services for seniors and families throughout the Mid Hudson Valley. Its blog features news and stories about legal issues regarding probate, trusts, and related issues.
http://www.supplelaw.com/blog/
Hyde Park Golf and Country Club
This weblog was created in order to keep the country club membership apprised of the initiatives on the grounds of the golf and country club as well as photos and videos of the grounds.
http://hydeparkgolfandcountryclub.blogspot.com
This weblog is run by two people, a man and a woman, who write about numerous facets of Ithaca including public transportation, buying food at local stores, local and national elections and MoveOn.org, and the Ithaca Festival.
http://ithaca-blog.blogspot.com/
This blog, begun after what appears to have been a painful breakup, is full of interesting things, aside from the descriptions of the aftermath of that incident, such as his original artwork, and random thoughts about life.
http://mrsocial.blogspot.com/
Discussion here is centered on the beauty of Lake George, with items about places to eat, stay, and things to do in the area.
http://www.lakegeorge.com/blogs/
A figure skater in Lake Placid writes about that sport, results from championships and contests, and a feature which highlights the guest skater of the week.
http://lakeplacidskater.blogspot.com/
An empty-nest couple from Cleveland moves to Jamestown as part of the “Transitions Towns” movement and blogs about their experiences as they work with their new community to build resilience in response to climate change, economic instability, and peak oil.
http://livinglocalinjamestown.blogspot.com/
Provides information about things that are going on in Corning and in the Southern Finger Lakes, such as here to stay and what to do, local eateries. Additionally shares details about destination weddings and trip ideas.
http://www.corningfingerlakes.com/blog
Long Island Motor Vehicle Accidents Law Blog
David J. Raimondo & Associates is a personal injury law firm in Long Island, New York. Its site focuses on automobile accident suits, airline injuries, and medical malpractice.
http://www.longislandaccident.com/blog/
After being called a "local gadfly" by a candidate for town council, the blogger discusses local politics, issues discussed by he school board and by the council, town elections, and an assortment of local politicians and representatives.
http://newpaltzgadfly.blogspot.com
New York Employment Lawyer Blog
A legal blog that covers New York employment law, news and events. Written by employment lawyers at the Ottinger Firm.
http://newyorkemploymentlawyerblog.com
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
News items in New York are the fodder for this blog, which comments on them from the perspective of an attorney in Manhattan.
http://www.injurylawofnewyork.com/blog/
Articles here include those about the speed and force of the flow of the Niagara River, The size of the crest line of Horseshoe Falls, across the river on the Canadian side, and places to relax, explore, and eat while visiting. There are also numerous posts about the zip line which traverses 2,200 feet into the lower Niagara Gorge.
https://www.niagarafallstourism.com/blog/
This blog informs people about Niagara and what goes on there, including concerts and live music, as well as things to do and places to see. Additionally includes many photographs of Niagara Falls.
http://www.niagara-usa.com/blog/
Arts and entertainment in the Capital Region, Berkshires and Hudson Valley.
http://www.nippertown.com
Maintained by the owners of the Northern Lake George Resort, this weblog addresses things that visitors should know, like reasons to vacation in Lake George, horseback riding, how to prepare for a hiking trip, and how to find a guide for a fishing trip.
http://www.northernlakegeorge.com/blog/
This is a local political weblog which began with issues like the local police being caught caught in a sex scandal, cronyism, and the failure of the local press to keep the public abreast of the goings-on. Early on, the blog began to report about the mayor and some of the problems with him, which were not minor. The last post was after the mayor committed suicide in his garage.
http://oneontanow.blogspot.com/
The unofficial news blog for Oswego shares news with an opinionated twist as well as opinion pieces, frequently derogatory of one person or another. Also airs complaints about the area.
http://www.oswegonylion.com/news.html
State University of New York at Oswego presents its student blogs, which share stories of students from all different backgrounds, stages of college, and cultures, each of whom gives their view of day-to-day life in SUNY Oswego.
http://www.oswego.edu/student/oswegoblogs.html
Information about Poughkeepsie is found here, including good places to eat, golf tournaments in the area, and an online community consisting of local divorcees and those who are separated from their spouses.
http://blog.poughkeepsie.com
Local photography firm shares its portfolio, including portraits of brides, grooms, wedding parties, families, newborns, and senior class photographs. Additionally displays pinups and special effects.
http://www.reddoorphotosayre.com
This weblog is kept up by a local foodie, with photographs accompanying each post. Topics include various local restaurants, wine and food festivals, and reviews of eateries.
http://www.saratogafoodfanatic.com
Maintained by a master gardener, this blog addresses aquascape gardening, organic gardening, and gardening practices. She also imparts her principles of sensible and sustainable planting.
http://www.saratoga.com/garden-goddess/
Discussions and explanations about how to work out a compromise in child custody cases, what child support pays for, how to hire an experienced divorce lawyer, and how to beat the stress of a divorce.
http://bestfamilylawyersyracuse.com/blog/
Covers all sorts of topics, such as how not to potty train your child, tips for beginner skiers, deciding for or against traditional preschool, and one called "When Did I Become My Mom?"
http://syracuse.citymomsblog.com
Shares the progress of the local town board, with an emphasis on the fight to resolve the issue of the town's official ethics standards, though there are certainly many other issues written about here.
http://eastgreenbushgadfly.blogspot.com
The posts here are centered on the various nightlife venues in Ithaca, including not only places to dance or drink, but the chamber orchestras and children’s concerts at the Ithaca public library.
http://ithaca-nightlife.blogspot.com
The local United Church of God provides information from the weekly commentary and scripture, thoughts about such things as political correctness, and sermons about Christian living, marriage and family, and prophecy.
http://elmira.ucg.org/blog
The topics of conversation in this blog are about what is going on in town, guides to holidays and entertainment, and what it's like to live in Corning.
http://www.urbancorning.com
