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Warning: "Chocolate" from a candy company that's been around for 100 years is actually salted almond alligators.

These days, we know what plants ARE legal in Massachusetts (insert weed joke here) but what about plants that are not legal in the Bay State? In doing some research, there's actually a list of 141 plants that are on the "prohibited plant" list in Massachusetts according to the state's Department of Agricultural Resources. Acc...

Many New Yorkers who moved to Florida are now fleeing the Sunshine State. We've learned why.

Empire State residents were disappointed when a viral post stated "Jell-O shots are banned in New York State." We looked into this report.

Are you a fan of soda? You'll want to try these 5 New York State local brands of the fizzing potion.

Are you strong enough to pass the New York State Police physical exam? The test is pretty tough, and for the bravest of brave to attempt.

The natural beauty of Massachusetts is something that residents and visitors enjoy year-round. From the rolling hills of the Berkshires to the sandy beaches of Cape Cod, Massachusetts' landscapes are exquisite. One thing that makes the landscape in Massachusetts unique is the variety of trees and the cycle most go through in the course of the year...

When you need to exchange money with a friend, how do you do it? Mailing checks in New York State might not be the safest way to do business anymore.

These 10 hometowns were named the "trashiest" in all of New York State. What do you think?

An Upstate New York company was busted after home video shows workers illegally dumping dangerous chemicals.

A leaked map shows the areas of New York State that are most at risk of being targeted in a nuclear war.

With less than a week to go before the total solar eclipse, several cities and towns across Upstate New York are no longer on the path of totality due to an unexpected shift.

Move over, California, our state is #1 in the worst way possible.

It is illegal to serve this in bars in New York State.

The Buffalo Sabres are celebrating a key player’s big milestone, and they phoned a friend to help with the tribute.

Health officials are warning all that an Easter fan favorite and other popular candy sold in New York State has been linked to cancer.

New York is only one of 13 states to have an official state dog, can you guess what breed it is?

Find out if Walmart owes you money for overcharging you on certain grocery items.

We do know who in Upstate and Central New York who to watch out for with the most wanted criminals for April 2024.

Are you better off teaching in New York than any other state?

Road Snacks decided to attack the Central New York region pretty hard in a list called "These Are The 10 Trashiest Cities In New York."

There is a major problem with sending checks in the mail right now and it isn't letting up. Have you ever had a check that you sent in the mail and the person who was to receive it says that they never got it?

According to onlyinyourstate.com, this tunnel is hidden in the forest bordering the Wachusett Dam and has since been abandoned by the state. Even though the tunnel itself itself is only about a quarter-mile long, the soaring ceiling, walls that are made of huge stone blocks, and utter darkness makes it feel quite a bit longer. Tripping water can also be heard as well like any other tunnel.

Josh Allen gave us an inside glimpse of his basement--and it is SWEET. Here is where Josh Allen lives. You can take a look at the bar that Josh put in, the open ceiling, the 2-level basement (insane) and the golf simulator.

New York is bigger than New York City, so it's not shocking to find that there are quite a few celebrities living far outside of the city.

The "13 seconds" game is another one of those nightmare moments in Buffalo sports history. Now, Jordan Poyer said what he thinks went wrong.

Massachusetts is famous for many things, but the concentration of colleges in the Commonwealth and the rest of New England is unmatched. So it makes sense that some of the nation's best schools are right in Massachusetts. The cost of higher education is rising, despite student debt continuing to plague adults throughout the country. The aver...

Upstate New York is under increased fire risk due to the dry and windy weather in the forecast.

While Central New York is relatively affordable as far as housing prices go, a recent report from USA Today Homefront has the Empire State ranked dead last in the rankings when it comes to overall affordability.

The New York State Department of Corrections is cancelling visitations for roughly two dozen prisons on the direct path of the total solar eclipse on April 8.