holidays

What can, and can't, be recycled this holiday season

Ellen Abbott — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:34:31 +0000

Central New Yorkers make the most trash over the holiday season, which only makes recycling all the more important this time of year, says one of the region's recycling agencies.

Commentary on Christmas and Nature

John Weeks — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:25:00 +0000

John Weeks discusses the types of scenes he sees on the Christmas cards he gives and receives. He notes a lack of ecological accuracy and an emphasis on cuteness.

Holiday music on the radio - enjoyable or irritating?

Randy Wenner — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:37:55 +0000

It's a sign of the season -- holiday songs are flooding the local radio airwaves. But, it’s a holiday tradition that can be as irritating to some people, as it is enjoyable.

Group lists dangerous toys to avoid this holiday season

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:14:11 +0000

With the holiday gift buying season fully underway, advocacy groups say there are toys on store shelves across New York state that are dangerous to young children. The New York Public Interest Research Group has come up with it's yearly list of treacherous toys for the season.