Upstate NY news

This week's spring warm-up is a welcome change from the weather we endured over the last 6 months, and many of us in Upstate NY plan to soak up every ray of sunshine Mother Nature is willing to give. It's a great week to get out and explore the Adirondacks, but hiking comes with a warning from the NYS DEC about the dangers of exploring some of the higher elevations, especially with the latest shif

HGTV wants to restore an old home in Upstate NY! There's no shortage of picturesque landscapes, stunning views, and old beautiful homes in our area, and it's no wonder why HGTV is in Upstate New York looking for its next home to restore. HGTV is an American television channel that primarily broadcasts reality programming related to home improvement and real estate and as of 2016, HGTV has invested

I texted my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew after Thursday's promising update on Damar Hamlin. They’re all big Bills fans and I thought the news was timely and might brighten up their day. It was me and three Bills fans going back and forth on this text chain about how much the city is going through and how they need some good news. ...

Basketball Legend Buys Stunning $5M Lakefront Estate in Upstate NY! My dad was born in Syracuse but got married and had kids in Albany - and even though I wasn't born in Central NY, I've paid my fair share of visits out that way. The first Syracuse men's basketball game I went to was back in the mid-1980s...

Does your fear of rattlesnakes - or any snake-  prevent you from going into the woods?  If you said yes, you're not alone! There are people who will not hike because they're afraid of being attacked by a rattlesnake - and I totally get it.  Snakes ...

A few years ago - some of you may remember - there was a red Chevy truck making its way around Albany and the Capital Region with a rather crass message on its rear windshield that said,  I EAT A**! Assorted pictures of it popped up all over the internet, and the driver was the butt of many jokes. It'...

Much of our Spring outdoor plans have been put on hold because of all the crappy weather we've had for months now. But things are about to change according to the latest weather model that shows that by the middle of the week, we may not only see one 80 degree but several - in an actual row...

"Units arrived on scene and discovering a female photographer on a swing off the side of and under the bridge taking pictures. Due to her precarious position the RFD called in additional resources to make the rescue and bring her to safety." -R...

Plane Makes Emergency Highway Landing 40 Miles East of New York Data will tell you the two most potentially dangerous parts of any flight are take-off and landing.  While take-off is more of a violent thrust and transformation of energy, I would imagine landing the aircraft is a bit different; it's more delicate, a bit more precise, and one that takes great skill. ...