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99.1 The Whale is excited to share that The Phil Collins Story, a live tribute through the decades of Phil Collins, will be making a stop at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

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This holiday is being recognized by nearly all public New York State High Schools now at the beginning of June.

It seems like it is the year of the cameras in New York State. The New York State Traffic Commission announced there will be more automated speeding ticket cameras AND 600 cameras will be added to red lights in 2026.

We just found the Breaking Bad sequel in Upstate New York...

A big name in barbecue has abruptly closed all of its restaurants across the country, including all of its locations in New York.

The three-part puzzle is just the most recent stage of a long-brewing promotional campaign.

Have you ever wondered what really belongs in those curbside recycling bins? Some items might surprise you.

In a pair of special performances, the 2026 Big Ears Festival featured two classic-rock legends: David Byrne and Robert Plant.

It remains one of the most famous images of the '80s.

Imagine finding a surprise check in your mailbox—up to $5,000! That’s a reality for many folks right now.

It took place at Birmingham University in England, where only around 300 people got to attend.

Hudson Valley commuters keep an eye out! Metro-North just unveiled a red, white & blue ‘America 250’ train.

Gas prices in New York are climbing fast, jumping more than 25 cents in a week and 8 cents in a few hours.

There is an end in sight for the long, complicated saga of a long-awaited Tioga County store that has been unable to open because it lacked a water supply.

New York has some of the highest property taxes in the country, and now thousands are leaving because of it.

The most prominent eyesore in downtown Binghamton now is history.

This season, scratch-off tickets are more than just a game; they’re a shot at life-changing wins right here in our community.