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A New York state brewery with locations throughout the state has been named one of the best in the nation.

New York has many state symbols --- state bird, state beverage and state gemstone to name a few --- but only a few New Yorkers can name them all.

Niskayuna native Derek Bender is no longer a member of the Minnesota Twins organization after a bizarre incident took place late last week.

You might catch the love bug if you visit this Upstate New York City.

Have you seen this minivan? New York State Police are asking for the public's help in locating this stolen vehicle.

You won't believe what these 2 individuals were allegedly trying to do. Fleeing the scene, hiding behind trees and what's in this safe?

We've all been there. You have a long trip on the New York State Thruway and you start to get drowsy. You don't want to stop for a long time so you pull into a rest area and get some coffee to wake you up. But what if you need to shut your eyes and sleep? Will you get fined or arrested?

Is there a food item that the Capital Region is known for more than anything else?

It may be frustrating to get stuck behind someone traveling in the passing lane but are they breaking the law in New York?

In remembrance of September 11th, members of the New York Yankees and Mets wore hats with "FDNY" and "NYPD" logos on them on Wednesday.

It's Bills vs Dolphins tonight! At any of these top-ranked Bills Backers bars, there'll be plenty of red, white, and blue, tons of wings and hopefully a big win!

Schenectady’s Colleen Keough has received the state's highest honor for teachers.

There is another supermoon coming to the New York skies this month. But that's not all that will be on display. You will also witness a partial lunar eclipse

You actually have 3 opportunities to meet NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain this week in New York State.

Our pets mean the world to us, right? And as much as we love them, we also want to make sure they're taken care of, even after we're gone. But have you ever wondered if you could spend forever with your furry friend? Here's the deal.

One of the few pro athletes ever to play multiple sports professionally, Deion Sanders spent part of 1989 playing minor league ball in the Capital Region.

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease at an assisted living facility in Albany has led to multiple fatalities.

Dave Portnoy did perhaps his most heartwarming pizza reviews to date while visiting with a family in Troy who lost their son back in May. One of the young man's dying wishes was for the "pizza guy" to review his father's homemade pizza. Grab the tissues.

From a pumpkin blaze to tossing pumpkins in a river these are the top 4 pumpkin events in New York State this fall.

The band Phish have announced plans for 3 benefit shows in Albany, NY this fall. Here's everything you need to know.

Scammers are constantly finding ways to trick you into gaining your personal information. This latest scam preys on homeowner's fears and their lack of computer savvy.

Tearing down the Central Warehouse in Albany has been a hot topic in the Capital Region for years. We may have a solid timeline of when this gigantic eyesore will finally be demolished.

A former New York Mets' draft pick, who spent a short time in the Capital Region, will make his long-awaited MLB debut this week.

Trains for the historic high-speed rail line in California will be constructed at a newly-announced factory in Upstate New York.

A month after shooting at various locations throughout the City of Schenectady, Zach Bryan released the music video for his latest song, "Oak Island." Watch it here!

There are an awful lot of superheroes who call New York home, but which one is the favorite in the state?

Police say an unruly mob of 40 people on motorcycles and ATVs dangerously wreaked havoc on citizens and even police officers in Upstate New York on Sunday.

UPDATE! Big Lots! files for bankruptcy. Will there be more closures than the original 10 New York State stores?

If you've ever wondered whether it's legal to drive with earbuds or headphones on in New York State, the answer may surprise you.

Very few have seen New York's abandoned ghost station. Take a look at these eerie pictures and see how you can get a glimpse in person.