Upstate new York news

City Commissioner of Public Safety James Montagnino said on Monday afternoon that the city’s code enforcement officer signed a notice informing its owner and management that Gaffney’s “must cease all operations immediately … until you have obtained the proper license.” The Times Union    Daniel...

WE can say it, but don't you dare talk that smack if you're NOT from Upstate! Upstate New York life is good, but ask anyone who lives here and they'll tell you it's far from perfect.   While most of us share in our love for the change of seasons, certain foods, topography, and gifts that are unique to our area, there are plenty of things we don't agree on. New Yorker...

Many people throughout New York are sharing a Facebook post by the NYSP who announced on Wednesday that they are seeking the public's help in locating a parole absconder who appears to be on the run. State Police in New York are searching for a convicted sex offender who skipped parole and may have ducked town, last seen according to law enforcement, heading into a "wooded area" in Upsta

A viral video shows a wild scene in Mechanicville moments after a man jumped on the hood of a red Kia, dangerously clinging onto the moving vehicle that continued on through traffic.  See the video below...   The video, shared by the interesting content providers at Two Buttons Deep, hilariously captioned the video "Meanwhile, in Mechanicville… We have more questions than answers." And t

These aerial photos look like they were taken from a State Fair, but this isn't the Saratoga County Fairgrounds.  It's the site of a humungous garage sale, held annually on a residential property in Saratoga Springs - and it's one of the biggest I've ever seen. ...

It's a white blanket, with multi-colored pinstripes of varying degrees of thickness, and it just may be the link to a Schenectady County animal abuse claim. Police in Schenectady County wants to know if the blanket in this photo looks familiar...

Upstate NY Had a Million Dollar Winner from Friday Night's Mega Millions Game from the NY Lottery. And while it wasn't the "Grand Prize," it is allergy season, and a cool million bucks ain't nothing to sneeze at! According to the New York Lottery website, while there was no winner of the $22,000,000 million dollar jackpot, there were 2 winners nationwide that won a second-place prize of

In late March this year, (landowner) Baruch Aronson submitted paperwork to add a “marijuana dispensary and marijuana growing/processing” use to the change of zoning application. -FoothillsBusinessDaily   With cannabis now legal in New York State, we know it's only a matter of time within the next year or so that legalized cannabis dispensaries will be popping up throughout New York, but where? Tha

  To many, he will be remembered as a passionate lover of racing that made the sport more accessible to fans. He also inspired many broadcasters to pursue the sport as a viable career path for their talents. -The Outsider   Sad news from the world of stock car racing as a veteran NASCAR TV personality,  broadcaster, and a mainstay on the circuit for years, passed away unexpectedly on Friday night.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. By doing so you risk bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property. A historic church in Albany's Ten Broeck district has been closed since 1994, but it still remains a very important piece of the city's skyline...

They lurk beneath your car...waiting for the right moment to strike. Most of us can sense when it's approaching -  but it doesn't matter - we hit that dang thing every time we drive:  POTHOLES! They're everywhere in Upstate NY, and depending on where you live, you probably think your pothole problems are the worst.  And som...

Albany Police Say a Massive Sting Called "Operation Turnbuckle" Took Out 18 Gangbangers in Upstate NY A whole slew of bad guys was taken off Upstate NY streets last week when police and Marshals joined forces to target a group that was allegedly responsible for distributing dangerous narcotics in areas throughout the city of Albany. ...