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Sadly, many exotic pets were killed when a fire ripped through parts of Gloversville in April. But miraculously, one lucky lizard survived, and is back with its owner over two months later.

The National Weather Service has yet to confirm that a tornado touched down in Central New York, but judging by the pictures below and the reaction from locals, this was definitely a twister.

Reports say that shortly after 10 am this morning, the NYSP Dive Team recovered "the body of a man in his 20s" who died in Sacandaga Lake on Sunday.

Joey Chestnut smashing glizzlies on the Fourth of July is as American as the holiday itself. Although, I'll admit, it's a hard watch.

After a day of wandering through Crossgates Mall, trying on clothes at J Crew, or testing out neck pillows and foot massagers at Brookstone, I loved hitting up the Ruby Tuesday for that awesome all-you-can-eat salad bar!

There'll be no shortage of food trucks and vendors to keep your belly from going off like an M-80, but here are some of the best restaurants near the Empire State Plaza when you're in Albany for the fireworks.

New York schools were required to change any indigenous-themed mascots, nicknames, and logos by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.

Shout-out to the Saratoga Springs Police Department for helping rescue this beautiful horse, Sly, back in February, but that's not all they did for this 22-year-old sweet male with a kind disposition.

Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy, and the adorable Miss Peaches, made an exciting announcement about the future of dog rescue in Upstate New York.

One is dead and 3 others, including a child are critical, after a car carrying six passengers allegedly failed to stop and was struck by a tractor-trailer in Albany County.

After more than 35 years informing and entertaining us here in the Capital Region, News 10's Steve Caporizzo is heading into retirement. But first, he wanted to say "Thank You!"

The human puke-bucket known as the Rotor represents a piece of my childhood, and maybe yours, that quite frankly couldn’t exist today, probably for good reason.

The FCSO want to get more information from a Good Samaritan who assisted the victim of a tragic jet-ski crash on Monday on Sacandaga Lake.

The Albany Sheriff says a car parked in Halfmoon had so many flies buzzing around the trunk that they had no choice but to investigate what was inside.

If you live, work, or play in Albany, chances are you've gotten a warning in the mail about your excessive speeding or, worse, have already been popped multiple times for your heavy foot.

The New York State Police announced that Troopers issued 27,208 traffic tickets during the special “Speed Week” traffic enforcement campaign.

State Police in New York say a tip that started in Latham 18 months ago, uncovered a massive drug ring that stretched across NYC to Upstate New York.

All Pork Bulletin A potbelly pig that appears to be lost has been seen foraging in Upstate New York, and the sheriff's office is hopeful that it can be returned to its rightful owner. Yes, they indeed are trying to "bring home the bacon...

Going to See Chris Stapleton Friday Night? Summer is here, the weather is getting better each day, and the concert season is in full swing. It will be a glorious night for a great show at MVP Arena on Friday when the incomparable Chris Stapleton hits the stage for his much-anticipated show in Downtown Albany...

State Police Ask for Public's Help Each year, tens of thousands of children go missing in New York State.  They're often returned home safely, but sadly, many do not.  It's urgent to act quickly if you think you know a missing child's whereabouts, and the State Police hope you have some information about this teenager who has been missing for weeks. Anyon...

As more information comes in about this horrific tragedy in Upstate New York, our heart goes out to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as the community, many of whom are in disbelief. On Thursday, we learned more about the horrific murders of three people on Wednesday evening in the Town of Grafton...

Police in Rensselaer County are still determining what led to a violent altercation in the Town of Grafton at around 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday. State Police have planned an 11 a.m. press conference to discuss the incident, but here's what we know now...

Cone Crazy Size does matter—at least when it comes to ice cream and the Cobleskill Diner swirls cones so big that your diet will need a support group. But nobody's complaining, certainly not me; go big or go home—that's the Cobleskill Diner's way! The Cob...

A 14-year-old girl, who was accused of attempted murder this week, was released and is now under the supervision of the Albany County Probation Department with electronic monitoring. However, the Chief of Watervliet Police spoke out against the court's decision to release a juvenile back into the community, who is capable of committing such a violent act...

Fish Fry Restaurant Catches Quite the Honor I'm always on the lookout for a good ol' fashioned fish fry, and I've passed this place countless times and feel foolish for never having stopped.  That must change this summer, and I'll hit up Gene's Fish Fry in Rensselaer County. ...

Well, this isn't the ranking many New Yorkers will be proud of as we approach the 4th of July. But the data is the data, and according to a recent poll, when it comes to evaluating the most patriotic states in the USA, New York ranks near the bottom...

An anti-Trump "No Kings" protest in Upstate New York turned violent when a protester from New Hampshire allegedly bit and assaulted a Trump supporter who claims he was in the neighborhood only to get some steaks. The incident happened on Saturday in Warrensburg, New York, during an Upstate NY "No Kings" event, at which thousands protested Trump's policies and actions during his

Who Breaks Into Jail? These stories usually involve someone trying to escape rather than someone accused of breaking into a jail; however, according to the NYSP, that happened in Upstate New York. A 19-year-old photographer from Upstate New York was arrested over the weekend after State Police said he broke into the former Downstate Correctional Facility in the Town of Fishkill to take pictures. B

Tragedy in Maine Last week, we reported on an unfortunate story about the father and daughter from Upstate New York who visited Maine for a hiking trip that ended in tragedy. At the time of the report, Rangers said they found the body of the father, but they continued searching for the daughter's body, which they found a day later...

Thomas Rhett at SPAC Wow!  It was another fantastic night of country music as "The Better in Boots Tour" starring Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and The Castellows rolled into Saratoga Springs. On a perfect evening in Upstate New York, a massive crowd of country music fans packed SPAC, and this show didn't disappoint. ...