Upstate new York news

How awful is this? I can't lie -  it bummed me out when I read about it on Saturday morning. Remember that bear in Albany - seen by many in late May making its way around Washington Park? He set up shop high in a tree a few hundred yards from my house, and I was one of the many who spent a few hours watching and waiting for him to come down. Am...

7 Snow Blowers...20 Warrants...and a Partridge in a Pear Tree! The Schenectady PD is all too familiar with a man arrested recently and accused of stealing as many as seven snowblowers from Home Depot and Lowes during a month-long spree. According to a report from News 10 ABC, police say that 35-year-old Bryan Pallone did his dirty work over a one-month period of time beginning on November 12th and

Is everyone moving out of New York State? Well, not everyone.  But how many times have you heard people state their desire to live outside of New York?  Especially in the midst of the pandemic - and for a variety of reasons - it seemed like 1 out of every 10 people I knew either wanted to or did move down south when New York was on lock. Place...

The Lake George Ice Castles burst onto the scene last winter here in Upstate NY, and they're primed for even more success in year number two when the magical display opens to the public on January 27th. What's new in year #2? According to a post in the Glens Falls Chronicle, the Ice Castles will be "expanded and enhanced" in year two, and some of the major additions include,  "an ic

You gotta love the show of Christmas spirit at a local elementary school - literally, above, and way beyond -  but totally worth it!  See the photos below. "It was not a boring Monday here at South Glens Falls. The children of Tanglewood were having a ball; since The Elf on the Shelf brings joy to all. ⛄🌲"  Sou...

At first glance, it's a bit tough to determine what may be hanging from a tree inside a State Park in Upstate New York.  It looks like something from a horror movie or perhaps even a sick prank,  but when you take a closer look it becomes pretty obvious.  What is...

SURPRISE!  We love this video and are happy to share the recent goodness at Schalmont Central School in Rotterdam. "It was a really sweet, touching moment for the family, and the kids in Mrs. Schiavo, Miss Shaffer, and Mrs. Mel...

I appreciate the lengths people go to hold our public officials accountable, y'all do some pretty good sleuthing, but this -  in my humble opinion -  was some next-level stuff. A story circulated on Albany Reddit recently chronicling the traveling itinerary for New York Governor Kathy Hochul, as she hurried to a clean energy meeting in the North Country. Why was this...

9 months ago, the Hallmark Channel visited Troy to set up shop at one of Upstate New York's most popular mom-and-pop restaurants, filming a holiday movie that finally airs this weekend! Back in February, a popular mom-and-pop style Italian restaurant with outstanding food and classic ambiance announced they'd be closing their doors for a few days as crews from the Hallmark Channel would be moving

Back in February, a popular mom-and-pop style Italian restaurant with outstanding food and classic ambiance announced they'd be closing their doors for a few days as crews from the Hallmark Channel would be moving in and taking over. It came as no surprise to anyone from the Capital Region that a place like Defazio's in Troy would be home to a Christmas film set in the 1950s.  ...

This spectacular Norway Spruce was grown in Queensbury and lived for a remarkable 90 years before it got the Christmas call-up of a lifetime!     Coming in at 82 feet, 14 tons, and hailing from Queensbury, New York, meet your 2022 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree! pic.twit... Read More ...

A concerning alert, sent late in the evening from the Albany Police Department on Wednesday,  has many on edge this morning while police search for two young girls last seen in Albany at 5 pm yesterday. Who are the girls missing in Albany, and where were they when they were last seen? Ac...

Generous Deli in Saratoga Doing Free Holiday Dinner- No Questions Asked! We love Daniel Chessare the owner of Saratoga's Broadway Deli in Saratoga Springs. Hard-working and outspoken, he's never shied away from speaking his truths when it comes to his restaurant, his customers, or anything else on his mind. ...

Teen Girl Goes Missing in Saratoga Springs! Police Want Help! Police in Saratoga Springs sent messages last evening as the search began for a high school student from Saratoga County, missing.  The police are asking for the public's help in locating a teenage girl who hasn't been seen since Tuesday afternoon. ...

School Nurse Finds Tattoo on 10-Year-Old Boy in Upstate NY- Mom Arrested! Parents are forced to make tough decisions every day, and there's nothing more difficult than having to tell your child "No" when they really want something. Kids can be convincing, and as they get older their wants and needs change, and so do their convictions...

A man in Vermont died from injuries he sustained after he plowed into a cow at an excessive speed on Sunday night.  According to the passenger, the man behind the wheel of the car was allegedly going upwards of 100 MPH when the unfortunate incident took place. ...

Good police work in Upstate New York led to the arrest of a longtime drug lord allegedly responsible for infiltrating our streets with a litany of narcotics.  When police seized his stash on Monday, they found all kinds of drugs including meth, crack, and fentanyl. ...

The Bills lost a tough game to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in front of a massive gang of Bills Backers, many from Upstate NY, who literally took over the city ahead of the game. I've never been to South Beach before, but I imagine it looks much different than it did over the weekend before thousands of Buffalo Bills fans convened in Miami ahead of the big game between the Dolphins and Bills... Re

Ex-Rated! A man in Upstate New York was arrested recently for allegedly sharing private, possibly x-rated photos of his ex-girlfriend with colleagues from work in a group chat. I'm not sure if this man's alleged misdemeanor happened while he was working, or if this was something done after hours, chatting it up with his boys from the office, but either way, it's not good - and it's certainly not l

We are happy to report that in a report sent out by the APD at 8:51 pm, 11-year-old Kuljani Moore has been found, in good health, and has returned home to his family. (Kulanji Moore) is described as a black male, 5’6”, 160lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He was las...

A woman in Montgomery County closed out her summer on the highest of highs last week when it was announced by the NY Lottery she had claimed a giant lump-sum payment after hitting a scratch-off jackpot! Congratulations to Valerie Kevlin of Amsterdam New York, winner of a $1M dollar grand prize after she scratched her way through a game from the NY Lottery called X SERIES: 20X. ...

Paul Bucher, a Poughkeepsie Fire Department Lieutenant, may have been on vacation, but he sprung to action to save a life at the Most Magical Place on Earth.

Crackin' the Whip! Why is an ID Needed at a Stewart's in Albany County? A Stewart's Shops in Albany County is cracking the whip on the sale of a popular topping that - ordinarily - wouldn't present an issue if you wanted to purchase it - regardless of your age...

Breaking News out of Albany today as multiple sources are reporting a memo sent out by University of Albany police warning students and faculty about an alleged armed robbery and abduction that took place Monday afternoon at around 5:15 PM on the school's campus...

There are still a few weeks left in the Saratoga Racing Season and as we build up to this year's Travers Stakes, they'll be no shortage of celeb sightings in the Spa City! Celebrities love Saratoga Springs for a variety of reasons, but the race course is top of the list, Celebrity spotting season is now upon us, let's look at the celebs most likely to be seen...

If you look below at the image taken last month in Upstate NY, you can clearly see two deer in the photo, one much larger than the other.  And while there doesn't appear to be anything unusual about the mom at first glance, take a closer look. Do...

If you're a boss this morning, here's something to keep in mind on a Monday morning: A lot of country music fans went and saw Luke Bryan at SPAC last night and even though it was a Sunday night, it didn't feel like one. And Luke would agree considering how he shouted out Upstate fans on social media...

It's no wonder why June Farms in West Sand Lake has become one of Upstate NY's best-kept secrets. Over the last few years, Matt Baumgartner  - the owner of the farm - has worked tirelessly to create a unique experience for guests and he never stops adding new and exciting things. Ta...

You may recall this horrific story that dominated Capital Region headlines a few years when a young woman who worked at a deli in Johnstown went missing in October of 2019. The young woman police were looking for was 22-year-old Allyzibeth Lamont from Gloversville, who could always be seen smiling at customers and taking their orders at the Local 9 Deli in Johnstown. Accor...

It's not for all shows, and it's ultimately the performer's decision, but it will be strictly enforced in a few weeks. What are your thoughts on a no-cell phone policy for concerts and events?    "This event is a phone-free experience. Use of p...