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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These are the biggest concerts coming to Upstate New York this summer
There is almost no better way to spend a summer night than enjoying live music and singing along under the stars, and this summer, you might be able to catch your favorite artist. There are plenty of big-name artists performing throughout Upstate New York in the summer months, and if you are looking for the best ones to attend, we've got you covered. Here are some of the biggest summer concerts happening nearby in 2025. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will feature several big artists this summer. Here's who will be part of the lineup. Avril Lavigne will make a stop at Bethel on her "Greatest Hits" tour. Her "Greatest Hits" album features 20 career-spanning fan favorites from her catalog. Lavigne's "Girlfriend' music video was the first to reach 100 million views on YouTube. Lavigne takes the stage at 7 p.m. on June 27 alongside special guests We The Kings and Simple Plan. "Weird Al" Yankovic, along with Puddles Pity Party, will perform as part of his "Bigger & Weirder 2025 Tour" at 8 p.m. on July 13. The musician, writer and actor is known for his comedy songs like "White & Nerdy" and "Polka Face." Cyndi Lauper will be performing at Bethel Woods as part of her "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour," at 7:30 p.m. on July 25. The tour features a mix of Lauper's classic hits and newer songs. In April, it was announced Lauper would be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2025. Where: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road, Bethel. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Artists of all kinds will be performing at the SPAC throughout the summer. Here are some of the acts that will be taking the stage. The Lumineers, the alternative folk band known for hits including "Ho Hey," "Cleopatra" and "Ophelia," will perform at 7:30 p.m. July 3, featuring Hippo Campus. Shania Twain performs at 7:30 p.m. on July 20. The country music star celebrates the 30th anniversary of her first album, "The Woman In Me" in 2025, and has produced a packed catalog of hits including "Man! I Feel Like a Woman," "That Don't Impress Me Much," and "You're Still the One." More: Billy Idol is 'lucky to be here' after wild past, talks Joan Jett tour and new doc Billy Idol performs at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 17 with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The British musician released a new album, "Dream Into It,' in 2025, along with a documentary, "Billy Idol Should Be Dead." Where: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit More: Here's your 2025 Binghamton summer concert guide. Where to catch live music outdoors Artists including American rock bands O.A.R. and Neon Trees, rapper Busta Rhymes, DJ Pauly D and Grammy-winner Dionne Warwick will be performing at the New York State Fair in 2025. When: The fair will run from Aug. 20 to Sep. 1. Where: New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd., Syracuse. For more information including the full music lineup schedule and to purchase tickets, visit The Syracuse venue will be hosting a variety of events, from country music festivals to major rap artists. Here's some of what to expect this summer. Creed performs at 7 p.m. on July 11 alongside Daughtry and Mammoth. Marking their "Return of the Summer of '99" tour, the rock band has sold out venues for decades with hits like "Higher" and "With Arms Wide Open." Little Big Town performs at 7 p.m. on Aug. 1 with special guests Wynonna Judd and Shelby Lynn. The country group will perform nearly two dozen shows as part of "Summer Tour '25." Lil Wayne will take the stage at 8 p.m. on Aug. 8, and the concert will also feature Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington. Outlaw Music Festival, featuring Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours and The Red Clay Strays, will begin at 4 p.m. on Aug. 10. Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore and The Castellows will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 21. Where: Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview, 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit Chris Stapleton, along with Maggie Rose, will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. on June 20. The country singer will also perform at Madison Square Garden as part of his "All-American Road Show" tour. • Where: MVP Arena, 51 S. Pearl St., Albany. • For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Maroon 5 performs at 9 p.m. on July 11. Maroon 5 and Adam Levine previously performed in Endicott in 2011 and the band will make its return as the headlining performance at the 2025 Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Where: En-Joie Golf Course, 722 W. Main St., Endicott. For more information, visit the Plenty of artists and bands will be performing at The Mich Ultra Summer Stage at Tags. Here are some of the big names that will be there. Dropkick Murphy's, along with the Mainliners, will be performing at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 17. Jordan Davis will be performing at 8 p.m. on Aug. 22. Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, along with LOCASH, will be performing at 6 p.m. on Aug. 31. Where: 3037 state Route 352, Big Flats. For more information, visit the This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: Big concerts, festivals coming to upstate NY this summer
CNET
09-06-2025
- General
- CNET
This BBQ Recipe Invented by a Cornell Professor Belongs on Your Grill This Summer
Some consider Cornell chicken -- the simple yet iconic recipe created by a university professor more than 75 years ago -- to be the first officially documented barbecue chicken recipe. Its straightforward, tangy marinade has stood the test of time, delivering balanced flavor and crispy skin whether you're grilling over charcoal, searing in a cast-iron skillet or even using an air fryer. I tested all three cooking methods; each produced reliably delicious chicken. With summer finally here, this easy-to-scale recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and kicking off the grilling season. While Upstate New York is typically associated with apples rather than smoked meats, it's home to one legendary exception. Cornell chicken, first published by Robert C. Baker, a Cornell professor of poultry science and food science (and passionate home cook), has earned iconic status in the region. Grounded in basic food science, the recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients: bone-in chicken, apple cider vinegar, oil, a few common spices -- or a poultry seasoning blend -- and a reliable cooking method. Though it shines over open coals, I found it came out just as tasty from a skillet or air fryer. Whether you like to cook your summer bird in an air fryer, over a cast-iron skillet or directly on the grates of your gas or pellet smoker -- I made this recipe on all three and it worked each time -- this simple and straightforward marinade is easy to make in large batches and worth adding to your rotation. What's special about Cornell chicken? Baker is a Northeast barbecue legend. Baker wrote the proverbial book on barbecue chicken, according to many, after extensive recipe testing in the 1950s. He was unhappy with the bland state of American cuisine and created this recipe to help serve tasty food en masse at large cookouts. "Cornell chicken," as it's known, is beautifully simple and remains one of the most lauded chicken marinades and summer cookout recipes. You'll find Cornell chicken served at restaurants, particularly in upstate New York, where the university is located, family picnics, food fairs and festivals across the country. What's different about Cornell chicken? Cornell chicken uses one unusual element, a beaten egg, to add a creamy coating and let the chicken skin get crispy without burning. There's also poultry seasoning for depth of flavor and vinegar to add tang and help the marinade penetrate. If you're wondering how to make Cornell chicken, it's easy -- use just five ingredients and a similar cooking method to traditional barbecue chicken. This chicken marinade is vinegar-based so it's akin more to a Carolina style than the sweet Kansas City or St. Louis styles. Baker suggests using a charcoal grill to keep unwieldy flames from cooking the skin unevenly. The barbecue chicken recipe is about as simple as it gets. Baker's cooking technique is a little more meticulous. How to make perfect Cornell chicken Ingredients Bone-in chicken pieces 1/2 cup vegetable cooking oil 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 beaten egg Salt and pepper to taste Let the marinade do its thing for at least three hours. David Watsky/CNET Directions Step 1 : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. Step 2 : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Step 3 : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. Step 4 : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. Step 5 : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. Step 6: Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Baker recommends a charcoal grill but gas works fine, too. David Watsky/CNET Can you make Cornell chicken in an air fryer? Yes and I did. I put half of my batch in the air fryer and the other half over a hot flame the way Baker intended. Both methods worked well. The grill gave me a slightly more caramelized char while the air fryer was faster and there was less to clean up. Baker included instructions on how to build a fire pit but you can choose a charcoal or gas grill and get similar results. Can you use any chicken for Cornell chicken? Baker's original recipe calls for broilers (small whole chickens), but this recipe can be applied to any bone-in, skin-on chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken, but you won't get that coveted crispy skin that Baker's Cornell chicken recipe aces. As it turns out, some forum users have even experimented with using the Cornell chicken cooking recipe on wings -- to pretty immediate success. One person from the r/Wings subreddit shared their successful Cornell chicken wings, after using the same basic six-step process included in Baker's original recipe. If you don't feel like making this sauce, these are the best bottled barbecue sauces we've tried. Watch this: Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive 19:24 Cornell chicken FAQs What is the most important ingredient for Cornell chicken? Aside from the obvious -- the bone-in chicken -- the apple cider vinegar is perhaps the most important part of the Cornell chicken marinade. It adds a unique "tang" and a depth of flavor that defines Baker's BBQ recipe. Adding the egg also allows the skin to crisp over, adding a great texture to bite into.
CNET
24-05-2025
- General
- CNET
This BBQ Recipe Invented by a Cornell Professor Belongs on Your Grill for Memorial Day
Some consider Cornell chicken -- the simple yet iconic recipe created by a university professor more than 75 years ago -- to be the first officially documented barbecue chicken recipe. Its straightforward, tangy marinade has stood the test of time, delivering balanced flavor and crispy skin whether you're grilling over charcoal, searing in a cast-iron skillet or even using an air fryer. I tested all three methods, and each produced reliably delicious chicken. With Memorial Day weekend finally here, this easy-to-scale recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and kicking off the summer grilling season. While Upstate New York is typically associated with apples rather than smoked meats, it's home to one legendary exception. Cornell chicken, first published by Robert C. Baker, a Cornell professor of poultry science and food science (and passionate home cook), has earned iconic status in the region. Grounded in basic food science, the recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients: bone-in chicken, apple cider vinegar, oil, a few common spices -- or a poultry seasoning blend -- and a reliable cooking method. Though it shines over open coals, I found it came out just as tasty from a skillet or air fryer. Whether you like to cook your summer bird in an air fryer, over a cast-iron skillet or directly on the grates of your gas or pellet smoker -- I made this recipe on all three and it worked each time -- this simple and straightforward marinade is easy to make in large batches and worth adding to your rotation. What's special about Cornell chicken? Baker is a Northeast barbecue legend. Baker wrote the proverbial book on barbecue chicken, according to many, after extensive recipe testing in the 1950s. He was unhappy with the bland state of American cuisine and created this recipe to help serve tasty food en masse at large cookouts. "Cornell chicken," as it's known, is beautifully simple and remains one of the most lauded chicken marinades and summer cookout recipes. You'll find Cornell chicken served at restaurants, particularly in upstate New York, where the university is located, family picnics, food fairs and festivals across the country. What's different about Cornell chicken? Cornell chicken uses one unusual element, a beaten egg, to add a creamy coating and let the chicken skin get crispy without burning. There's also poultry seasoning for depth of flavor and vinegar to add tang and help the marinade penetrate. If you're wondering how to make Cornell chicken, it's easy -- use just five ingredients and a similar cooking method to traditional barbecue chicken. This chicken marinade is vinegar-based so it's akin more to a Carolina style than the sweet Kansas City or St. Louis styles. Baker suggests using a charcoal grill to keep unwieldy flames from cooking the skin unevenly. The barbecue chicken recipe is about as simple as it gets. Baker's cooking technique is a little more meticulous. How to make perfect Cornell chicken Ingredients Bone-in chicken pieces 1/2 cup vegetable cooking oil 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 beaten egg Salt and pepper to taste Let the marinade do its thing for at least three hours. David Watsky/CNET Directions Step 1 : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. Step 2 : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Step 3 : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. Step 4 : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. Step 5 : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. Step 6: Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Baker recommends a charcoal grill but gas works fine, too. David Watsky/CNET Can you make Cornell chicken in an air fryer? Yes and I did. I put half of my batch in the air fryer and the other half over a hot flame the way Baker intended. Both methods worked well. The grill gave me a slightly more caramelized char while the air fryer was faster and there was less to clean up. Baker included instructions on how to build a fire pit but you can choose a charcoal or gas grill and get similar results. Can you use any chicken for Cornell chicken? Baker's original recipe calls for broilers (small whole chickens), but this recipe can be applied to any bone-in, skin-on chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken, but you won't get that coveted crispy skin that Baker's Cornell chicken recipe aces. As it turns out, some forum users have even experimented with using the Cornell chicken cooking recipe on wings -- to pretty immediate success. One person from the r/Wings subreddit shared their successful Cornell chicken wings, after using the same basic six-step process included in Baker's original recipe. If you don't feel like making this sauce, these are the best bottled barbecue sauces we've tried. Watch this: Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive 19:24 Cornell chicken FAQs What is the most important ingredient for Cornell chicken? Aside from the obvious -- the bone-in chicken -- the apple cider vinegar is perhaps the most important part of the Cornell chicken marinade. It adds a unique "tang" and a depth of flavor that defines Baker's BBQ recipe. Adding the egg also allows the skin to crisp over, adding a great texture to bite into.
CNET
23-05-2025
- General
- CNET
Cornell Chicken: How an Ivy League Professor May Have Invented BBQ Chicken
Some argue that Cornell chicken -- a straightforward recipe developed by a university professor over 75 years ago -- holds the title as the first official barbecue chicken recipe ever recorded. Whether you're grilling over charcoal, searing in a cast-iron skillet, or using an air fryer, this versatile marinade performs reliably across the board. I tested it using all three methods, and each turned out delicious results. Plus, the marinade is easy to scale up, making it a great staple for summer cooking. While Upstate New York is typically associated with apples rather than smoked meats, it's home to one legendary exception. Cornell chicken, first published by Robert C. Baker, a Cornell professor of poultry science and food science (and passionate home cook), has earned iconic status in the region. Grounded in basic food science, the recipe calls for just a few simple ingredients: bone-in chicken, apple cider vinegar, oil, a few common spices -- or a poultry seasoning blend -- and a reliable cooking method. Though it shines over open coals, I found it came out just as tasty from a skillet or air fryer. Whether you like to cook your summer bird in an air fryer, over a cast-iron skillet or directly on the grates of your gas or pellet smoker -- I made this recipe on all three and it worked each time -- this simple and straightforward marinade is easy to make in large batches and worth adding to your rotation. What's special about Cornell chicken? Baker is a Northeast barbecue legend. Baker wrote the proverbial book on barbecue chicken, according to many, after extensive recipe testing in the 1950s. He was unhappy with the bland state of American cuisine and created this recipe to help serve tasty food en masse at large cookouts. "Cornell chicken," as it's known, is beautifully simple and remains one of the most lauded chicken marinades and summer cookout recipes. You'll find Cornell chicken served at restaurants, particularly in upstate New York, where the university is located, family picnics, food fairs and festivals across the country. What's different about Cornell chicken? Cornell chicken uses one unusual element, a beaten egg, to add a creamy coating and let the chicken skin get crispy without burning. There's also poultry seasoning for depth of flavor and vinegar to add tang and help the marinade penetrate. If you're wondering how to make Cornell chicken, it's easy -- use just five ingredients and a similar cooking method to traditional barbecue chicken. This chicken marinade is vinegar-based so it's akin more to a Carolina style than the sweet Kansas City or St. Louis styles. Baker suggests using a charcoal grill to keep unwieldy flames from cooking the skin unevenly. The barbecue chicken recipe is about as simple as it gets. Baker's cooking technique is a little more meticulous. How to make perfect Cornell chicken Ingredients Bone-in chicken pieces 1/2 cup vegetable cooking oil 1 cup apple cider vinegar 1.5 teaspoons poultry seasoning 1 beaten egg Salt and pepper to taste Let the marinade do its thing for at least three hours. David Watsky/CNET Directions Step 1 : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. : Beat the egg. Add oil and beat again. Step 2 : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. : Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Step 3 : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. : Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least three hours and up to 24 hours. Step 4 : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. : Place coated chicken on a medium-high grill (Baker suggests charcoal) or hot cast-iron skillet and reserve any leftover marinade. Step 5 : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. : Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping and basting the chicken with leftover sauce every five minutes. The basting should be light at first and grow heavier toward the end of cooking. Step 6: Cook until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Baker recommends a charcoal grill but gas works fine, too. David Watsky/CNET Can you make Cornell chicken in an air fryer? Yes and I did. I put half of my batch in the air fryer and the other half over a hot flame the way Baker intended. Both methods worked well. The grill gave me a slightly more caramelized char while the air fryer was faster and there was less to clean up. Baker included instructions on how to build a fire pit but you can choose a charcoal or gas grill and get similar results. Can you use any chicken for Cornell chicken? Baker's original recipe calls for broilers (small whole chickens), but this recipe can be applied to any bone-in, skin-on chicken. You can use boneless, skinless chicken, but you won't get that coveted crispy skin that Baker's Cornell chicken recipe aces. As it turns out, some forum users have even experimented with using the Cornell chicken cooking recipe on wings -- to pretty immediate success. One person from the r/Wings subreddit shared their successful Cornell chicken wings, after using the same basic six-step process included in Baker's original recipe. If you don't feel like making this sauce, these are the best bottled barbecue sauces we've tried. Watch this: Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive 19:24 Cornell chicken FAQs What is the most important ingredient for Cornell chicken? Aside from the obvious -- the bone-in chicken -- the apple cider vinegar is perhaps the most important part of the Cornell chicken marinade. It adds a unique "tang" and a depth of flavor that defines Baker's BBQ recipe. Adding the egg also allows the skin to crisp over, adding a great texture to bite into.
CBC
10-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians
George Daniels doesn't expect the 25 per cent discount he's offering Canadians to entice many visitors back to the bed and breakfast he runs in Upstate New York this summer. Canadians ordinarily make up 15 to 20 per cent of guests at the Keene Valley Lodge in the Adirondack High Peaks. Only two have booked this year though, said Daniels, who has refunded cancellation requests from others who are avoiding U.S. travel due to Donald Trump's tariff and annexation threats. Daniels understands their reticence. "I support the boycott, even though it's hurting us financially," he said, describing his inn's discount as a symbolic gesture. "I really just wanted to get word out that we're not supporting these policies." From upscale lodges to a bike tour company offering "summer camp for people who love bikes," tourism operators in Upstate New York are offering "northern neighbour" discounts, hoping to win back Canadians boycotting U.S. travel due to Trump's trade war. These deals were highlighted in an email last week from the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) in Lake Placid asking their "dear friends in Canada" to return. "We know now is not the right time to ask you to come, but when you are ready to come back down, we're excited to welcome you back," said ROOST president Dan Kelleher. More than retaliatory countertariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Vehicle traffic across the Ogdensburg-Prescott International Bridge between Ontario and New York dropped 31 per cent in April compared to the same period last year, the Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority (OBPA) announced recently. "We know Canadians are choosing not to cross, and we understand why," the OBPA said in a statement, noting that "when Canadians stay home, we feel it immediately." 'Intensified hospitality campaign' Car crossings at the Champlain-St. Bernard de Lacolle Border Crossing from Quebec into New York were also down 31 per cent in March compared to a year earlier, according to the North Country Chamber of Commerce. The chamber's president Garry Douglas attributes part of the decline to a weak loonie and part to anger at Trump. In response, the chamber has launched an "intensified hospitality campaign" aimed at convincing Canadians not to punish border communities for the rhetoric coming out of Washington, D.C. "We're going to do everything we can as a region to help with the healing once we hopefully get past the trade war," Douglas said, citing a survey commissioned by the chamber indicating that 97 per cent of local businesses were concerned by tariffs. As part of its campaign, the chamber recently aired a TV ad in Canada seeking to distinguish border communities from Trump country. "I was going to the U.S. … but now I'm going to Plattsburgh and the Adirondack Coast," a woman with a Québécois accent says in the tourism ad. 'You're welcome here' Plattsburgh, N.Y., is close enough to the Canadian border that locals jokingly refer to the city as Montreal's southern suburbs. Michael Cashman, Plattsburgh's town supervisor, said while uncertainty around tariffs has caused some businesses to pause expansion plans, his biggest immediate worry is a decline in Canadian visitors. "I'm most concerned about our marinas, our campgrounds, our hotels, our small restaurants," he said. Cashman said he and other local figures have been communicating their discontent to state leaders and the administration in Washington. "We continue to provide a full-throated level of support that these tariffs are nonsensical and that they are an attack on our friends and neighbours," he said. Cashman sought to distance his community from the actions of the current U.S. administration and appealed directly to Canadians: "We will do everything that we can to continue to strengthen our friendships and partnerships." Doug Haney, who runs Bike Adirondack based in Saranac Lake, N.Y., said he understands why Canadians are boycotting U.S. travel. "Honestly, if I was a Canadian citizen I would probably feel the same way," he said. This is why his company is offering Canadians 15 per cent off several of its bike tours this summer, he said.
