Upstate NY news

A recent poll identified the "drunkest city" in New York and while we found it surprising, the drinking data for this popular Upstate New York city is overwhelming!

All I wanted was some bar soap, but all I found was a large row of empty, deserted shelves, and an answer from an employee I had a hard time wrapping my head around.

Multiple units are back in the area of Lock 12 in Ft. Hunter this morning searching for a missing fisherman and have asked residents to avoid the area if possible.

From a post initially published last summer, watch as a popular amusement ride in New York goes haywire for a total of ten minutes. Thankfully no one was hurt.

Someone from our area is $50K richer from a recent Powerball; Not a bad way to kick off the unofficial start to Summer in the Capital Region.

A 70-year-old man, out for a Tuesday afternoon bike ride, has gone missing. The family asked residents to check house cameras, hoping to find more information.

The body of a well-known Elvis impersonator and tour guide at the Star Trek Experience from Ticonderoga has reportedly been found after he went missing a few days ago, and police in Saratoga County have made an arrest.

A top-rated haunted attraction in the Capital Region is so excited for Fall, that they're throwing a "Halfway to Halloween" event later next month...if you DARE!

State Police in New York are cracking down on distracted drivers, and unfortunately, I learned about this hard way while traveling through Albany this week.

After ESPN's Rebecca Lobo made comments about 'boring' Albany during the LSU/Iowa game last night, the announcer went on social media to clarify her remarks.

Say what you want about the city of Albany, but it didn't deserve the shot that Rebecca Lobo fired at the end of the LSU/Iowa game on Monday night! What do you think?

Local Skater/Singer Featured on American Idol A Schenectady man rolled into American Idol Sunday evening (literally) and even did laps around the judges during an unforgettable audition on the hit reality singing competition. Keegan James, 21, from Schenectady, was featured on American Idol Sunday evening and while he earned some positive praise from Idol judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke

Ice quakes are a natural phenomenon occurring when stress builds up on frozen lakes. It happened recently in the ADKS and the video is wild - and so is the sound!

Our thoughts are with friends, loved ones, and colleagues of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello, who died trying to break up a fight over the weekend.

2024 Restaurant of the Year There's no shortage of delicious and interesting culinary experiences throughout the Capital Region and beyond, but how many of them are considered a "bucket list" destination? An esteemed restaurant located in Upstate New York was recently named to a prestigious list of "2024 Restaurants of the Year," in a nationwide poll of data gathered by USA Tod

Sub shop for sale! If you or someone you know is looking to start a business, or expand one, a turnkey business opportunity just became available on a high-traffic road in Colonie.

Heroes Hideout brings wrestling stars and other pop-culture celebs to town for photo ops and meet and greets, and they have two WWE Hall of Famers coming in March!

Incredible video shows the moment when an SUV plowed through the window of a restaurant in Upstate New York, narrowly missing the patrons who were eating inside.

Police in Schenectady are looking for a teenage girl who was last seen at school on February 13th. This is the second time in a month she's been reported missing.

Without any explanation, 30 Lake, a very popular upscale restaurant in the heart of Saratoga Springs announced on Monday that they're closed for good.

It's 5 years since Dierks Bentley performed here in the Capital Region, but Bentley's coming back. Here's what you need to know about the "Gravel and Gold Tour."

There's a new recruitment ad from the New York State Police that appears to show a much more relaxed stance on tattoos, branding, and body art. The new ad hopes to bring in those who may have been otherwise rejected.

Heading up to the Adirondacks this month for the Winter Carnival? Let this be your guide to some of the tastiest and most affordable restaurants in Lake George.

A modular home fell off of a truck and spilled onto a portion of I-90 in Albany on Monday. Thankfully no one was hurt, but delivery might be delayed a bit!

You may have seen this alleged murderer's face on electric billboards throughout the Capital Region. He's a North Carolina man accused of murdering his wife in 2022, who may have ties to Upstate NY.

Have you seen Janeliz Rodriguez? Police believe she may still be in the Schenectady area, and they hope anyone with information on her whereabouts steps forward to help locate her.

The hot dogs are mini, but the praise was not! A landmark spot in Upstate is now considered a "historical business" after a recent honor by the State of New York.

Governor Hochul's proposed fiscal budget in 2025 could result in the removal of 5 of 44 prisons in New York State. The prison union thinks this is a horrible idea.

For a year, this 90-year-old restaurant in downtown Saratoga sat vacated - waiting on a new owner to hatch a plan for the large space - and it finally happened!

Apparently, this has been a tradition in Buffalo for years. And despite the fact that Bills owners are worth nearly 7 BILLION dollars, fans don't seem to mind to helping out!