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If you or someone you know loves trains, outlaw gangs, and the old wild west, this is the Upstate NY experience for you!  See the action-packed images of a train being robbed by bandits below. Built in 1869, the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad gives you a chance to experience what was once the primary form of transportation throughout the country – riding the rails - CooperstownTrain.c

First and foremost, we hope that everyone is okay - and as far as we know there weren't any injuries reported after storms swept through much of New York yesterday, and it's a good thing. Massive trees and powerlines in Geneseo, NY were leveled, water levels were rising, and some of the damage was chronicled in the video and pics below - and it was one powerful storm! ...

Confrontation on Quail Street in Albany goes viral after video is posted on social media.

"Officers Gervais and Peasley got a call on Glen Haven Square for a fawn that had its leg stuck in a fence this morning...Mom was in the woods but wouldn't approach so they had to shoo the fawn into that direction so it could find her" - Town of North Greenbush Police Facebook   We've said it once, we'll say it a thousand more times - when you work in law enforcement and put that uniform

Someone recently flew a drone over Cohoes Falls, videoing its topography in HD quality.  Who knew it was this stunning? Certainly not me, but I'm glad I got to see it now. The two-minute video titled "Over the Falls" was uploaded on YouTube sometime in the middle of May by Zabihs World and it caught my attention because up until now, I had never seen the Falls before - not like this anyw

Police in Albany sent out a notice for a rather unusual sighting in Albany County on Tuesday morning. Albany Police have just informed residents near Washington Park in Albany that the wandering black bear is now in a tree, and at the time we published this story, WRGB was there live, covering the story...

I always figured there would be some interesting finds at the bottom of Lake George. But I never guessed that divers would find these sunken gems! Lake George, known by many as the "Queen of American Lakes” is 32 stunning miles of crystal clear water fed by massive underground springs that help give it its sterling reputation.  The...

With the long Memorial Day Weekend here, we're pretty lucky.  Nature lovers in Upstate New York are surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine beauty that can't be found anywhere else in the country.  And whether you plan on hiking the Adirondacks, camping in the Berkshires, or settling in the Catskills, the NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business"  when

Have you ever seen anything like this before?  I sure as heck know that I haven't, but that only piqued my curiosity even more. What are these odd-looking things and what's inside ready to come out?  While it looks like some kind of exotic root or street meat from a foreign country, it's actually none of that - thank goodness! These w...

We are now learning more about the victims of the tragic school shooting event that unfolded at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX.

An old home video we found from the 1970s shows us amusement park life in Lake George during much simpler times.  See i tbelow! Memorial Day Weekend is fast approaching, and many of us are gassing up the rides (if it doesn't completely break the bank) quite possibly heading up to the ADKs and perhaps even a visit to the Great Escape. ...

Crossgates Mall got a nationwide shoutout late Friday night, but it may not necessarily have been the first kind they wanted.

The images look like something out of a sci-fi disaster movie, but unfortunately for many in the Guilderland area, this was no Hollywood production.  The charred, smokey remains of multiple cars were the result of a large apartment complex fire in Guilderland on Tuesday night. ...

Attention Actors in Upstate New York: There's a casting call next month for residents of Upstate NY as a local filmmaker will be making a short film based upon a Stephen King story published back in 1985 called, "The Monkey." According to a tweet by Film Schenectady, a local filmmaker is looking to fill as many as three roles, non-union wages of $211 per day, for a short film to be made

Are we alone in the universe? That's the question on most people's minds (especially mine lately) as information about the existance of UFO's, aliens, and other worldy planets trickles out from the United States govermnemnt, and into our regular news cycle...

A man in Upstate New York posted a video of a rather large cat walking through his neighborhood and he asked people what type of animal they thought it was.  The results varied and were quite interesting, and speculation ran wild. See the video of this big cat below- what do you think it is? Mi...

A viral video shows a wild scene in Mechanicville moments after a man jumped on the hood of a red Kia, dangerously clinging onto the moving vehicle that continued on through traffic.  See the video below...   The video, shared by the interesting content providers at Two Buttons Deep, hilariously captioned the video "Meanwhile, in Mechanicville… We have more questions than answers." And t

Of all cars to hit.

They lurk beneath your car...waiting for the right moment to strike. Most of us can sense when it's approaching -  but it doesn't matter - we hit that dang thing every time we drive:  POTHOLES! They're everywhere in Upstate NY, and depending on where you live, you probably think your pothole problems are the worst.  And som...

Did an alien abduction happen in the Berkshires? It's possible - after a new UFO report released by the Pentagon discusses the horrifying effects suffered by humans after alien encounters. An interesting, and somewhat disturbing, new UFO report recently released by the Pentagon discusses not only the possibility of actual alien abductions but also details the effects such "close encounters&qu

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of those who sadly lost their lives in the tragic accident on the Thruway this morning.  We also send our best to the first responders who raced to the scene in an attempt to save lives and rescue those who were in grave danger - and we thank them for their heroic efforts. ...

Like many in the Capital Region, I was shocked and saddened to hear the news that PYX 106 radio legend Roy Moon, AKA Bob Mason, had passed away suddenly over the weekend. While I was never introduced to him formally, I would see Bob quite a bit because he worked at Capital Wine and Spirits on Lark Street in Albany, a stone's throw from where I live...

"First week back after spring and y'all already beefing?" That's the headline posted by Barstool Albany earlier after a brawl broke out in Albany over the weekend. The video is below...  A recent fight video posted on the Instagram page of Barstool Albany appears to show hundreds of college-aged individuals watching, cheering, and some event dancing, while a brawl spills out onto an Alba

The dirt bikes were riding illegally, one of the riders was taking video at the time of the chase.

What a game! What a Season!  Congrats to the entire Schalmont Community on the Lady Sabres winning a Class B State Title! The Lady Sabres won the Class B State Title on Sunday, and on Monday morning Brian and Chrissy talked to the emotional Coach V after the win.  Ch...

With the changing weather patterns not all New York State lakes are safe for ice fishing. Here's the video proof.

Country music stars never cease to amaze me with how down-to-earth, approachable, and relatable they seem to be, and in most cases are.  But superstar Chris Lane took it next level when he saluted a superfan from Upstate NY who's been showing him love for years! Do...

These are Our All-Time Favorite Rides and Attractions at the Great Escape.  Did Yours Make the List? As Winter slowly winds down its chilly grip on Upstate, New York, quickly we turn our attention to warmer days, longer nights, and weekend trips (starting in late May) to Lake George to check out the Great Escape. ...

Get ready for the most ridiculous film of 2022.

Most likely, this wild animal got caught in a trap and had to chew off its own leg - talk about a willingess to survive! Wild animals never cease to amaze me, and I love when I get the chance to comb our great state trying to find interesting videos and stories about Upstate New York wildlife to share with you guys...