Upstate new York news

Lines of people were disappointed when the popular "baby goat snuggle fest" at the Great New York State Fair was canceled on day one over veterinary concerns.

Watch as New York Forest Rangers traverse treacherous Adirondack terrain to help a young man who broke his leg while hiking to the second-highest peak in New York.

Jimmer Fredette has given fans countless thrills dating back to his playing days at Glens Falls HS. But in a heartfelt post, he said the Olympics 'devastated' him.

A popular American restaurant chain that served family-style Italian food on Wolf Road in Colonie for a quarter century has suddenly closed.

Have you ever seen sneakers hanging from a wire in New York and wondered if it was from gang members marking their territory? We did too, and here's what we learned!

Shout out to Latham native and Shaker grad Jeff Hoffman; He'll represent the National League in the MLB All-Star Game on July 16th in Texas!

Tonight's Tyler Childers show at SPAC is sold out! With the massive crowd expected, we have some ways to make it less stressful if you're heading to the show.

The NYS DEC wants you to know there's a proper way to "handle your business" in the woods when nature calls. In doing so, they created this step-by-step tutorial.

A man from New York was arrested over the weekend after some fast-acting police learned that he was deliberately trying to drown his two small children.

A mom and dad, who police say left their infant child unattended on the beach while they went boating on Lake George, were arrested on Tuesday afternoon.

You may not believe which New York cities made a recent list of "Best for Bachelorette Parties." Surprisingly, Lake George and Saratoga didn't even get a mention!

He's a real one! Country music fans who arrived at SPAC an hour before the gates opened for the Hardy show on Friday were treated to something they'll never forget.

Fuggetaboutit! We knew it was only a matter of time before celebrities started appearing in Saratoga Springs this weekend while the Belmont Stakes come to Upstate.

There were two violent outbursts in less than a week near Washington Park, Albany. One left a man comatose, another destroyed a window. Both were caught on tape.

John Starks, an all-time New York Knicks fan-favorite, will be making an appearance at Heroes Hideout inside Crossgates Mall later this Summer.

A wayward seal swimming in the Hudson River washed up on a bank in Troy, much to the shock of some onlookers who couldn't believe what they saw. See the video here!

Joe Biden will be in Upstate, NY on Thursday, stopping in Syracuse and then Westchester County for "one of the most significant investments in American history."

Jim's Tastee Freez, an iconic mom-and-pop style ice cream shop in Albany County has been closed since mid-March, and many people are wondering why.

The Caitlin Clark effect is real and tonight's matchup of Iowa vs. LSU in Albany is trending toward being the most-watched women's college game....ever!

You don't have to go back 100 years to see a drastic change in Albany, it's pretty remarkable after only 15! See 10 local landmarks 'then vs. now' using Google Maps

A popular Italian restaurant in Schenectady is now for sale, and for $2.2 million, you can own a thriving restaurant with over 75 years of Capital Region history.

Incredible video shows the moment when a car in Upstate New York was obliterated by a moving train. The driver, impaired by alcohol, was miraculously unharmed.

A New York man claims he was assaulted by a female bigfoot in a viral video and I can't tell if he's a whacked-out comedian, or just REALLY unfortunate.

Can you go without your smartphone for an entire month? A New York company is offering 10K if you're selected in their "Dry January" promotion. Get the details here.

The wonders of the mighty Adirondacks were on full display when a hiker in Upstate NY stumbled across a rare, natural phenomenon known as an "ice disk". Have you ever seen one before?

The photos are a bit grainy, but if you look closely, you may recognize one, two, or all three of the individuals who are wanted by State Police in Saratoga County.

A Stewart's ice cream flavor is making a comeback in 2024 and while happy customers will tell you how delicious it is, the creators hope it provides a source of inspiration.

New York Officials hope a recent proposal sent to the National Olympic Committee could bring a portion of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games back to Lake Placid for the first time since 1980.

It's unclear what happened in the last 48 hours that allowed the Rt. 50 Diner to reopen, but a Facebook announcement by their staff said they are back in business.

A popular diner in Saratoga County, known in the area for their homecooked meals, comfort food, and also for helping out US Veterans, has suddenly closed.