Traci Taylor is a 25-year broadcast veteran who is the Director of Digital and Radio Content for Townsquare Media and has called the Southern Tier home for the last decade. If it's happening in the Upstate New York region, Traci is sharing the story with you.
Traci Taylor
Village in Upstate New York Finds E. Coli Bacteria in Drinking Water
One out of two drinking water samples tested positive for E. coli bacteria in the Village of Afton, indicating possible contamination with human or animal waste.
Iconic Upstate New York Cider Mill Owners Die Just Days Apart
It would seem the formers owners of Upstate New York's iconic Fly Creek Cider Mill in Otsego County were so in love that they couldn't live without each other.
Upstate New York: The Birthplace of Uncle Sam!
Discover the history of Uncle Sam in Upstate New York’s city of Troy, where this iconic symbol of America was born.
Upstate New York Resort Voted One of the World’s Finest
A stunning mountain resort nestled in the heart of Upstate New York has impressively been named one of the finest in the world!
Netflix Star Penn Badgley Lists Stunning Upstate New York Home
Actor and Netflix star Penn Badgley is selling his magnificent Upstate New York retreat, complete with breathtaking views of the Catskill Mountains.
New Yorkers To Pay More for Utilities in 2023 As State Goes Green
New York State attempts to balance clean energy goals with concerns over affordability as gas and electric rate hikes loom in 2023.
Upstate New York: The Birthplace of Fisher-Price’s Timeless Toys
Discover how a small town in Upstate New York became the birthplace of Fisher-Price's timeless toys that have inspired generations of children.
Invasion of Earwigs in New York: Summer Plague Explained
Summer in New York has been pretty buggy this year, and we're not talking about just mosquitoes. Find out what's up with all of the pincher bugs crawling around!
Are Unregistered Cars Allowed in Your Yard in New York?
Curious about whether you can keep an unregistered vehicle in your yard in New York without getting into trouble? Let's find out!
The Tragic Tale Of Upstate New York’s Most Polluted Lake
Untreated industrial waste, sewage, and chemical runoff severely contaminated this NYS lake, causing it to become one of the most polluted in the United States.
Six Cool Places To Mine Gems In Upstate New York
From the Adirondacks to the Catskills these are six places in Upstate New York where you can mine for gems and keep what you find!
Discover the Top 10 Prettiest Towns in New York
If you're looking for a picturesque getaway, you're going to love this. Get ready to discover the beauty and charm of New York's most picturesque towns!
Explore Ashokan Reservoir: The Largest Reservoir in New York State
Located in the Catskill Park, the Ashokan Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in New York State and holds an astonishing amount of water!
Who Killed This Upstate New York Boy?
It has been forty years since the tragic discovery of an Upstate New York boy’s lifeless body and police are still trying to find out who took the boy's life.
America’s Most Affordable Small Town Is in Upstate New York
A small town Upstate NY town has earned a distinguished title - the most affordable small town in the United States where a person would actually want to live.
Doors off Driving in New York: Legal or Not?
If you're considering taking your vehicle out for a spin with no doors on, it's important to know what the laws and regulations are in New York.
Are They Nuts? 55% of New Yorkers Watch Porn on Work Devices
New Yorkers are wasting an insane amount of work hours doing pretty much everything except work and some of what we’re doing is, well pretty risqué.
Upstate New York High School Will Require Cell Phones To Be Locked Up
Should schools in New York require students to lock their personal electronics away during the school day? One upstate school district thinks so!
Step Inside Upstate New York’s Only Smithsonian Affiliate Museum [PHOTOS]
Located inside a beautiful and fully restored historic old City Hall in Corning is The Rockwell Museum, Upstate New York's only Smithsonian Affiliate.
Finger Lakes Resort Named Best in New York State
Located on the shores of Cayuga Lake sits a resort so marvelous that it was named very best in New York State by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine.
New Yorkers Would Be Willing To Share Their Personal Data – For a Price
How much is your personal data worth to you? Would you ever sell it? New Yorkers have spoken and this is how much they'd have to be paid to hand over their data.
Buying Whipped Cream in New York? You’ll Need To Show Photo ID at the Register
Planning to visit a grocery store in New York to buy whipped cream? Be sure you have a valid ID because you won't be able to purchase it without one.
Decoding New York State’s Fireworks Law
Most fireworks are illegal in the state of New York, but some counties have made a select few "sparkling devices" legal for consumers to use.