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The New York State Thruway Authority used humor to remind drivers to use caution on Star Wars Day.

This is the story behind a classic piece of clothing that originated in Rochester, New York.

GNA Sells Out Proctors for Secret Star Thank you, GNAtion, for selling out Proctors in Schenectady and making our 21st Secret Star Acoustic Jam another memorable night. Every Secret Star Acoustic Jam show takes on a life of its own in this very informal setting...

No More Mint Cookie Crumble Most of us in Upstate New York have a strong connection, albeit nostalgic or otherwise, to one or more of the Capital Region's Stewart's Shops. And when they make a change to something like their award-winning ice cream, especially when the weather starts to get a bit nicer, people take notice...

The latest viral Tik-Tok trend is causing damage to New York properties.

Lineup Announced for Upstate Comedy Fest Get ready for big stars and even bigger laughs as two legends in the comedy industry are set to headline the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival in Upstate New York this summer. This week, the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York, announced the lineup for the annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, taking place from August 7th to 10th at Northwest Are

On Monday evening, police released information about the disappearance of a woman last seen about 80 miles south of Albany on Easter Sunday.  According to the police report, she was last seen in the area of Camelot Road in Poughkeepsie on Sunday at around 3:30 PM. ...

20 Small College Towns Nominated Saratoga Springs was recently nominated by USA Today in its annual survey of the country's Top Small College Towns. In all, USA Today nominated 20 college towns across the country in cities with less than 50,000 population that possess "fun, youthful vibes, unexpected dining and shopping options, and plenty of cultural offerings...

Local PE Teacher Named New York Coach of the Year We always recognize our local teachers who shape and mentor our young children through hard work, commitment, and unselfish dedication. Congratulations to a local PE teacher who was recently awarded the prestigious honor of New York State Coach of the Year by the National High School Strength Coaches Association...

There are some amazing breweries in the Capital Region, each with its unique craft beers. On this National Beer Day, check out the top breweries in the area to get a brew on this or any day of the year.

A recent survey ranked the twenty-eight best places for a fish fry in the country and four restaurants in four different cities in New York State made the list.

If you or somebody you know is into big rigs, mark this on your calendar: Saratoga's annual Big Truck Day event is later this month. It's the biggest fundraiser for the Saratoga Children's Museum. Big Truck Day in Toga Truck Day in Saratoga is a fun, engaging event that most kids—and adults—won't want to miss. The big, p...