Upstate new York news

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...

It's hard to trust anyone these days, and even though most of us are already on high alert when it comes to these things, sometimes bad things happen to good people. And it's worse when these people prey on the elderly. Police in Warren County Warn of Man Who 'Needs Help'   SCAM ALERT…We are receiving reports of a man who has been approaching patrons, primarily senior citizens, at gas stations and

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. ...