Traci Taylor

Traci Taylor is a 26-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.

BREAKING NEWS: Three Dead, Upstate New York Man Suspected of Terrorist Activity

New Year's Eve tragedy in Upstate New York: Explosion and fire outside concert venue leaves 3 dead, 4 injured and the FBI investigating possible terrorism attack.

New Year, New Doula Care Options For New Yorkers

Governor Kathy Hochul signs legislation to combat infant and maternal mortality rates in New York.

New York Governor Signs Birds and Bees Protection Act

New York Governor Kathy Hochul takes action to protect pollinators, birds, and wildlife with the signing of the Birds and Bees Protection Act.

New York Governor Signs LLC Transparency Act to Boost Accountability

New York's LLC Transparency Act targets wage theft, money laundering, and tenant mistreatment.

5 World Records Smashed In New York in 2023

In 2023, remarkable world records were broken in New York State. These are five of them!

New York Parents Plan Holiday Shopping on a Budget

Christmas budgets are getting tighter in NY this year, with parents spending less on gifts & more on experiences.

Is Filling Someone Else’s Parking Meter Illegal in New York?

Thinking about paying for someone else's parking meter in New York? You need to read this first!

The 5 Germiest Places Found in New York Grocery Stores

Germaphobes, take note: grocery stores can be a breeding ground for germs and these are the top five places where germs are hanging out.

Will New York State Host the 2026 Winter Olympics?

Lake Placid, NY is vying to host a portion of the 2026 Olympic Winter Games. A successful bid would make history as the first time some events would be held outside the host nation.

Upstate New York Town Named One of the Most Festive Christmas Towns in the U.S.

The holiday season is about enjoying the festive cheer, and what better way to do that than by visiting one of the most charming Christmas towns in the U.S.?

Former Upstate New York Asylum Considered One of the Scariest Places in the World

It's the most haunted place in New York and one of the scariest places in the world. If you dare, you can be placed on a three-hour psych hold inside it.

How Did New York Get Nicknamed “The Empire State?”

Have you ever wondered how the nickname "Empire State" came to be associated with the state of New York? The story is a pretty cool one!