by Dave Rochelle | Jan 9, 2016 | Local Arts, Misc, Townie Turned Tourist, Uncategorized, Unique Area Businesses
Owning?original works of fine art is out of reach for?many. ? As someone whose disposable income always seems to be trailing a step behind the prices of my favorite artists? works (I’m looking at you,?Martin Poole), I’m?fortunate to be related to one of...
by Dave Rochelle | Nov 17, 2015 | Area Fun!, Best of Corning, Misc, Townie Turned Tourist, Unique Area Businesses
I come from a family of educators, and believe strongly in lifelong learning. ?Our community has its fair share of traditional schools where one can earn various diplomas and certificates… and when one thinks “education,”?it’s easy to focus on...
by Dave Rochelle | Sep 12, 2015 | Best of Corning, Misc, Townie Turned Tourist, Uncategorized
Our last?Hidden Corning feature took you to a long-forgotten second story on Market Street. ?This time we’re going?higher. As you’re all probably well aware by this time, the former Corning Free Academy building has been transformed from a middle...
by Dave Rochelle | Jul 7, 2015 | Community Voices, Local News, Misc, Slide Show, Top Posts, Townie Turned Tourist, Unique Area Businesses
We’re debuting a series of posts that will take a look above, below, around, and behind the things you see in Corning everyday. ?Hidden Corning will reveal details and stories about?interesting features of the City and its environs that are not exactly in...
by Sean Lukasik | Jul 24, 2014 | Area Fun!, Community Voices, Food & Drink, Local Arts, Townie Turned Tourist
Parking in Corning has its limitations and frustrations, but one thing is for sure: when you’re parked on Market Street, you get two hours before needing to move to the next zone. I’ve always wondered what a visitor or tourist is able to accomplish in that...
by Amelia Harnas | Jun 21, 2014 | Area Fun!, Local Trips, Parks and Rec, Townie Turned Tourist
Thinking back to my childhood, I believe the first time I ever went to Harris Hill was for the birthday party of the first friend I ever made at school. I think we were maybe 8 or 9 years old. I remember other kids being astonished that I?d never been there before,...