Upstate new York news

I'd like to start this post by saying "Thank You" to all of the teachers, faculty, staff, administrators, and law enforcement here in the Capital Region, please know that we all appreciate you. To put it plainly, this can't be easy, and while this post may highlight one school, it's indicative of the kinds of things MANY in our community do - and did...

"While getting ready for work this man was INSIDE my home with me," she says. "He picked up the camera that was charging on my dining room floor and it snapped his image. I have no idea who this is - their intention or why this is happening...

Instant Scatch-Offs from the New York State Lottery offer the chance at a quick thrill when you're on the go, but sometimes that thrill can change your life. That happened recently when a man from Albany County played "Strike it Rich" and he did just that, winning the million-dollar top prize, after paying a life-changing visit to a Cumberland Farms in Latham...

The first outbreak in the United States occurred nearly 20 years ago and most likely infected some 47 people. It is believed to have begun with the importation of infected squirrels and other rodents from Ghana. They in turn infected prairie dogs that were subsequently sold as pets. NY ...

Many people in the area - and even around the country - have been on the lookout for the Lake George version of Monopoly and we heard about a recent shipment.  Do not pass "GO" go directly to an area Walmart! Hasbro, the company that owns the rights to Monopoly, says there are over 300 hundred different versions of the classic board game that has been a family-time staple in homes for ov

What's happening to this popular, seasonal restaurant after 45 years? A longtime Lake George village restaurant, popular for its burgers, hot dogs, and sweet treats, just announced a major change after 45 years in business and it took some people by surprise...

Would you have been able to recognize what was fake about the New York State license plate in the picture below? A man in Upstate NY was arrested last week for having an illegal New York license plate on his car.  It was spotted by a trained professional from the New York State Police, but only after it was explained to me was I able to determine the difference.  Ca...

As they hit the back roads from coast to coast, the Pickers are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics. Along the way, they want to meet characters with remarkable and exceptional items. -American Pickers, History Channel It's been a few years since the stars of the hit TV show "American Pickers" came looking for hidden treasures in Upstate, NY, but the crew is coming back,

Have you seen the man in the photo?  If so, State Police want to hear from you. State Police in Upstate, NY are looking for a man they say stole a car from the Empire State Plaza parking garage, only to total it hours later when he crashed on the corners and Lark St. and...

  He got as far as the parking lot of a nearby Buffalo Wild Wings, where he was shot in the back of the head in a volley of 16 bullets fired by Armstead -New York Post   An NYPD cop turned the gun on himself after he shot and killed a man believed to be having an affair with his wife in a horribly tragic love triangle that turned bloody in Upstate, New York over the weekend. According to the New..

Latavius Murray grew up in Nedrow, New York, outside of Syracuse, and has plans in the works to build a facility to give kids in the area opportunities to grow.

If you plan on heading into Albany for Tulip Fest this weekend - or you live anywhere near Washington Park - be prepared.  The handwritten signs are going up, tacked on trees and street lamps, and the parking police will be out in full force ticketing and in some instances, towing illegally parked cars. ...