Empire State

The summer season is here. If you want to make the most of it this year, we've got 21 adventures to put on your bucket list to enjoy the warmer months in New York.

New York is home to several iconic landmarks, but which would you be foolish not to visit?

The US is full of amazing, pristine freshwater lakes. And the cleanest of them all is right here in the Empire State.

It is another high honor for one of our favorite Adirondack lakes.

As bitter cold sweeps most of the nation, what is the coldest temperature ever recorded in the Empire State?

Several iconic Christmas traditions and figures were born in the state of New York, including one yearly tradition that got its start in the Collar City.

Data experts have done their homework to determine the 10 dumbest New York cities and towns in the Empire State.

Discover the snowiest county in New York State - a hidden gem among the nation's snowfall records.

Did you know there are at least 2 buildings in New York State with their own zip code? See if you know all of these 50 facts about New York State.

The oldest hotel in America is in New York and has hosted Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Paul Newman, Yoko Ono and many others.

When you think 'New York's Best Hot Dogs' its time to look Upstate, not to New York City.

Did you know there are 2 places in New York State named Rochester? Here are a dozen other examples of New York towns sharing the same name.

One of the Capital Region's most unique towns is New York state's smallest.

When it comes to great places to live in the Northeast, these New York cities are among the best to call home.

There are 62 counties in the state of New York. Regarding quality of life, the #1 spot is in the Capital Region.

One of our favorite Capital Region locales is not getting the love it deserves!

The world's smallest inhabited island is in New York State. How small is it? About the size of a tennis court.

Great food and great service are just 2 reasons this Upstate New York diner is ranked among the best in the Nation.

10 New York small towns have been named the worst in the Empire State.

If you have an E-ZPass, or even if you have ever passed through a New York State toll plaza, this is something you will want to know.

Will your be celebrating ride your bike to work week by swapping four wheels for two?

Here are 50 celebrities that were born in New York State. From Manhattan to Buffalo, Glens Falls to Schenectady! Are any of these celebs from your town?

New Yorkers are dealing with many forced changes with their bank after the feds shut down a bank with branches in the Empire State.

New York bird lovers have been seen openly weeping after catching a glimpse of an extremely rare visitor to the Empire State.

Bees do it, birds do it...

Planning a vacation in 2024? You don't have to go far to find one of the best vacation destinations in the Country. It's right here in New York.

A study has named one of Upstate New York's most popular hotspots as the "best-run city" in the Empire State.

Our awesome summer of Country shows keeps getting greater every day.

This New York mansion, famous for it's 'Wizard of Oz' connection, is on the market for only $10,000!

You never know which celebrity you might run into here in New York State. This actor was spotted in Central New York this week.