Utica News

The World’s Largest Rubber Duck is heading back to Canalside in Buffalo for 4th of July weekend, bringing three days of family fun, movies, food trucks, giveaways, and the return of the popular Golden Duck prize hunt.

Toss & Fire is letting fans design a brand-new Fair-exclusive pizza. One winning idea will be featured on the official menu and come with prizes including tickets, free pizza, and more.

Central New York has a small but real tornado risk this afternoon and evening if storms develop and rotate. This comes after record-breaking heat Monday and another hot day today with highs near 90 and a chance to challenge more records.

Military members receive free admission Memorial Day Weekend at Six Flags Great Escape in Upstate New York with valid ID. This limited-time offer honors active duty, veterans, National Guard, and reservists across the holiday weekend.

Dan + Shay are bringing The Young Tour to Empower FCU Amphitheater in Syracuse on Sept. 25 with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 22 at 10 AM.

Mailbox Improvement Week (May 18–24, 2026) encourages homeowners to check, repair, and upgrade their mailboxes. USPS says simple upkeep helps ensure safer, faster, and more reliable mail delivery.

False claims about a “Bill 1126” banning tattoos in New York by 2028 and a “Clean Car Act” restricting car washing are spreading online. Both stories are AI-generated and not real legislation.

The Buffalo Bills 2026 schedule is out, featuring two major holiday games — Thanksgiving night vs the Chiefs in Buffalo and Christmas Day in Denver, highlighting a primetime-heavy season.

A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck just north of Richmond, New York at 8:27 PM, with a depth of 3.9 km.

Ms. Frizzle and The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System are coming to the Great New York State Fair on Sept. 6 at Chevy Court.