Memorial Day

Just days before Memorial Day, Upstate New York saw a surprising late-season snowfall, with areas like Whiteface Mountain waking up to a fresh dusting of snow and ice. This rare May weather caught many off guard, reminding everyone that spring in the region can still bring winter’s chill.

As New Yorkers prepare for a long weekend, a famous upstate destination is gearing up to welcome a surge of visitors.

Memorial Day is fast approaching, which means tens of millions will soon flood national highways and snarl traffic.

Memorial Day 2025 brings dozens of parades across Central New York. Check out the full list to find out when and where to pay your respects.

Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971. Here is a look at how Americans have celebrated through the years while also honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

NY State Troopers crack down on drunk driving over Memorial Day weekend, issuing 10,949 tickets for various offenses.

While visiting some cemeteries in New York you may notice that headstones of soldiers have coins on them. Do specific coins have specific meanings?

People mean well and no-one is being disrespectful, but a lot of people will greet their friends and families this weekend by saying, "Happy Memorial Day!" This is not a proper greeting and there are many who will become very bothered when we repeat that greeting and they have a very good reason.

Here's 4 beaches in central New York for you to check out and take a dip this holiday weekend!

Memorial Day is more than a three-day weekend or the unofficial kick-off to summer. We're reminded of the true meaning of the holiday by a 10-year-old Ilion boy.