Good News York

For Nathan Grant and the Retro Game Con team, this is not just an event they put on — it is something they pour themselves into year after year. Nathan admits that when he is there on the day of the convention, surrounded by the crowd and the energy, he forgets he helped build it. […] More

Nathan Grant of RetroGameCon shares why free play has always been at the heart of their events. It is not just about buying and collecting — it is about actually sitting down and playing. Some of the best moments at Retro Game Con happen when parents introduce their kids to the games they grew up […] More

Nathan Grant of Retro Game Con breaks down what makes their special guests truly special — it is not just a quick signature and a photo. The voice actors take their time, connect with fans, and make every interaction feel personal. Whether someone is getting a childhood game signed or sitting down for a few […] More

GNY EP.178 | feat. Nathan Grant from RetroGameCon Welcome back to Good News York! In this episode, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Nathan Grant, Event Coordinator at Retro Game Con, to talk all about the exciting growth of Retro Game Con Spring Edition — now a two-day event for the first time ever! Nathan […] More

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Gary Simons has a simple message for the street racing crowd: bring it to the track. He has no issue with car culture or the street scene, but Esta Safety Park Dragstrip is ready to give anyone — Honda, Charger, Camaro, you name it — a safe place to find out what their car can […] More

Gary Simons breaks down the real cost of drag racing — and it is not cheap. From $100 fill-ups for his truck to race fuel running over $10 a gallon, and a five-gallon drum of M12 going for $150, the expenses add up fast. With fewer tracks around, longer drives, and mechanical parts harder to […] More

Gary Simons hears it all the time: "Wait, there’s a drag strip in my neighborhood?" Esta Safety Park Dragstrip has been a family-friendly destination since 1960, and Gary wants everyone to know the doors are open. You do not have to be a car enthusiast to enjoy it. Bring the family, walk the pits, and […] More

Good News York EP.177 | Gary Simons from Esta Safety Park Dragstrip Welcome back to Good News York, the show that shines a light on the amazing people, places, and stories right here in Central New York! In this episode, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Gary Simons, manager of Esta Safety Park Dragstrip in […] More

Front, back, or middle — does it actually matter where you sit on a rollercoaster? In this clip from Good News York, host Noah Chrysler puts the age-old debate to Allen La Venture of Main Event Amusements, a guy who practically grew up at Darien Lake and rode the same coasters enough times to have […] More

The Tilt-A-Whirl turns 100 this year, and Allen La Venture of Main Event Amusements thinks that deserves some recognition. In this clip from Good News York, Allen and host Noah Chrysler dig into the surprising history of one of the most enduring rides in American carnival culture — invented by a Minnesota farmer, powered by […] More

Ever wonder how safe carnival rides actually are? In this clip from Good News York, Allen La Venture of Main Event Amusements breaks down what really goes into keeping riders safe. From certified weld inspections to numbered ride cars, New York State takes a surprisingly thorough approach — and inspectors are on-site every single time […] More

GNY EP.176 | feat. Allen La Venture from Main Event Amusements Step right up! In this episode of Good News York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Allen La Venture, co-owner and logistics director of Main Event Amusements — a traveling carnival and entertainment company with 25+ years in the business. Allen gives us an […] More

Joe Senf of De-Escalation and Control Solutions opens up about the upcoming Women’s Self-Defense Seminar — and the common myths it aims to bust. Many people assume violent encounters happen with strangers in dark alleys, but the data tells a very different story. The seminar is designed to inform, introduce, and empower women with a […] More

Joe Senf of De-Escalation and Control Solutions makes it clear that their training is not reserved for security professionals or first responders. Anyone can find themselves in an uncomfortable or dangerous situation at any moment — even something as ordinary as a trip to the grocery store. DECS exists for anyone who feels vulnerable or […] More

Joe Commisso of De-Escalation and Control Solutions shares one of the core principles behind their training philosophy — what they call "stacking your advantages." He breaks down the importance of anticipation, picking up on cues, and positioning yourself well before a situation ever becomes a problem. As Joe puts it, the hope is that their […] More