summer

Avoid a heat stroke, know the difference from heat exhaustion and recognize the signs during the heat wave hitting central New York.

Upstate New York is no stranger to great hiking trails. Honestly, the whole state has amazing hiking spots. One spot was named one of the best in the country.

Make sure you read the fine print on your bill, because they just might be able to.

Want to get away? There's one off-the-beaten-path spot in New York that is among the Top 6 Unique Places for a Summer Getaway.

Summer in New York has been pretty buggy this year, and we're not talking about just mosquitoes. Find out what's up with all of the pincher bugs crawling around!

We all love going for a walk on a beautiful summer day but if you are bringing your dog with you, be aware of the dangers. The summer sun heats up asphalt, concrete, and bricks to blistering temperatures, literally. Here's how you can keep your dog safe and what to do if their paws get burned.

Is it a bad idea to sleep with the air conditioning on? According to one expert, it'll make your health and your wallet suffer.

Want to get out and and make the most of summer this year?We've got 21 adventures you need to put on your bucket list to enjoy the warmer months in New York.

Temperatures are starting to soar and it’s officially swim season in Upstate New York. Did you know you can actually rent a pool for the day to use?

Where can you find the hottest, juiciest, best burger in America? Apparently in 5 different cities across New York State.

Summer months in New York might be more painful than you remembered. Watch out for these nasty, small, black bugs that bite and cause pain for two weeks.

Warmer weather means mosquitoes will be back all over New York State. Keep them away when you plant one, or all, of these 11 plants in your garden.

This is the time of year when you start planning your summer, including somewhere for your kids to go to summer camp. The best summer camp in the country is in Upstate New York. Ask parents in the Capital Region and they already know how great this camp is. Now the whole country knows.

Looking for something to do this summer? Check out some of these incredible water falls that are right here in New York State.

Did you know it's actually illegal to step foot on private sunflower fields? Avoid trespassing by taking your selfies at these New York sunflower festivals.

Lake George is one of four locations listed as an ideal getaway for those looking to unwind. With its scenic views and tranquil atmosphere, it's the perfect place to escape the stresses of daily life.

Would you ever consider buying the most expensive ice cream in New York State? It would cost you around $1,000. Here's why:

Many concerts have been announced for the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse this summer. A new live show has just been added too and this one is for the families. Hooray! a popular children's live show is coming this summer to the New York State Fair!

If you're looking for a beautiful blue lake in Upstate New York, you are in luck. We are home to one of the bluest in the United States.

With approval from the Schenectady City Council, millions have been secured to build the new Central Park pool project. The cost of the original project has nearly doubled but funds have been approved.

Do you ever get sucked into dumpster diving videos on YouTube? Would you ever do it? Actually, is it legal for you to dumpster dive in New York State?

It's no secret, we love to eat in Central and Upstate New York. However, New York isn't eating as many of these summer classics as you think.

I want to start off by saying that I love Halloween and think that it's a super cool holiday. But I really need the costumes and all the Halloween shenanigans to just wait a minute and slow your roll!

It's another year of the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse, and another year of memorable foods to look forward to for 2022.

Looking for something free to see in New York's Capital Region? Here's a calendar of no-cost movies ranging from 40s classics to today's Marvel heroes.

Saratoga Race Course is one of the most historic sports venues in the world and they are hiring for this year's meet. There are hundreds of jobs available and employees can be hired as young as fifteen years old. One of my first jobs was working as an usher at the Saratoga Race Course when I was just sixteen.

The Palace Theatre is bringing back its weekly Summer in the City movie series – offering free, family-friendly movies throughout July and August.

If you've tried citronella, bug spray, and calling on a higher power but you're still getting eaten up by mosquitos, it may be time to change your clothes.

We know pollen is awful in the Capital Region and Upstate New York, but if you’re not doing this regularly during allergy season, you risk losing big money...

County Fairs are about to open up. New York has 62 counties, and here are are 13 of the best ones.