We are looking into building a house. I know Amish people work with wood but I was wondering if they may work with concrete too like laying blocks 🤔 or if anybody knows an affordable crew, company in upstate New York ?

People that think upstate is safer than NYC are just admitting to you that they never lived in NYC and get all their info from 90s cop shows and Facebook groups trying to sell them Tshirts.

Edit to clarify: This came off harsher than I meant it. There are lots of pros and cons to both locations.

And getting way more specific is vital to the actual argument.

Playful banter is a slippery slope. Apologies if I offended.

We’re in central NY an hour north of Albany, in Fulton county. Looks overcast and rainy still. Missed our chance last night, I heard it cleared up some.

Is it just me or does the Webster area air feel much chillier in general than the Amherst area of Buffalo? I’m assuming its the direct lake winds as a new person to Upstate NY coming to Webster from Amherst the air and wind feel noticeably colder.

I don’t frequent the tulip fest but I am going for The Front Bottoms show. Wondering about the stage, should my bf and I bring chairs?

Also, for food and drinks. Should we bring cash? We never carry it but I know I will want something to eat and drink. Not sure if these kinds of events have vendors that all take cards now?

Any info will help!!

Hi all. My husband has plantar fasciitis and he wears size 10 w hokas. He bought a new pair in february and it was a different style than what he usually gets. They didnt work and he got new ones. But i dont want to throw out these expensive shoes that were hardly worn. The insoles are brand new because he uses his own. Can you recommend a place that I can donate them and they will go to someone who could really use them? Thanks. Edited to say latham area.

I keep seeing ads on the side of upstate New York public buses for “fairytale end/ending”. I’m not sure which one it is exactly as I never see it at a light or a stop sign and when it is stopped at the bus stop I’m going.

It just sounds and looks interesting from what I can see. If anyone knows what it is I’d be eternally grateful if you let me know!!

Thank you!!

Any recs would be appreciated!

Talking to you, western NY! Central and eastern NY socked in solid while a historic level G5 geomagnetic storm is underway. Tell us what we’re missing

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I had really liked the architecture of some of the grandest designs within New York.

Thomas Cole had once painted a picture of this grand Hotel that had overlooked ontop of the Hudson River. It was such a grand building and it was also a real thing

I’m looking for that particular painting, and infact I’m just looking for the hotels name. I know it was burned down deliberately but i cannot remember the name of it, and i wanted to reread it

It’s a cliff with the building being to the right of it and the cliff is to the left

Visiting in June with a couple people, what are a few things to do around Lake George that are relatively cheap/free?

Hey I'm looking to get 35 people to partake in giving just a quick response for a project for my stats course. I am observing the hours of screen time vs the hours of sleep in a week. If you can respond that would be much appreciated

Going forward you no longer need to stop when a police officer tries to pull you over. You can keep going until you reach your house, then once you get home and are in your garage you can call the police Chief to complain about the officer, who is just trying to do his job. After you hang up with the Chief, go ahead and call the officer an "a-hole." If you follow these steps you will only have to pay the $93 state mandated surcharge, plus the absolute minimum fine of $90. They are naming this the "Sandra Doorley" law.

Edit: Corrected the spelling of "Doorley"

I'm planning a 24-hour trip for myself and my family for my birthday. I'm bringing my senior dog with me and would like some recommendations for dog-friendly towns/activities that are 2 hours away from NYC. However, I don't mind going out a little further.

I was looking at Tannersville as an option, but would appreciate any recs given!

My fiancé and I will be doing a weekend road trip in June. We are from Canada, but after we cross the border at Niagara Falls, we want to go to Watkins Glen State Park and then make our way to Presque Ile State Park in Erie. Any suggestions for places to visit in between Watkin Glen and Erie? We like nature, museums and fun roadside attractions.

I’m looking for a place where i can ice skate for the first time in the Capital District, somewhere open year round and to become a new hobby of mine!

Thank you! ☺️

*needs to do rentals

**It is unlikely i will be able to ice skate in the Capital district until Winter. Oh well. Thanks everyone!