Upstate new York news

DeFazio's in Troy has been getting quite a bit of positive press lately - and for good reason.  It's a legendary mom-and-pop-style Italian restaurant with outstanding food and classic ambiance, and for years it was Troy's best-kept secret. Bu...

A 'sea of blue' turned out for the emotional services of a fallen NYC police officer who was killed in the line of duty last Friday.   Among the tens of thousands who showed up, many were officers from the Albany, Troy, and Colonie Police departments.  It was ...

A stunning photograph was taken 5 miles above Albany last week during a refueling operation by the US Air Force. What exactly was happening, and who took this amazing photo?  Find out below... If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this one is worth twenty-five thousand of them.  La...

A woman born and raised in Niskayuna appeared on one of America's most beloved game shows last night and solved her way to away one of the biggest grand prize payouts of the year on Wheel of Fortune.   Confetti dropped from the ceiling on the set of Tuesday night's Wheel of Fortune, and even Pat and Vanna celebrated with Niskayuna native Ilene Knebel after she solved the final puzzle and her $100,

A landmark property on Central Ave in Albany was recently purchased by a Saugerties businessman for nearly $1M dollars recently, opening up speculation as to what could possibly become of the old Grandma's Pies. Back on July 8th, 2018, it was announced that Grandma's Pies was closing its doors for good...

What caused a series of loud, window-rattling BOOMS heard throughout the Capital Region on Thursday?  There are some pretty interesting theories... Many residents throughout the Capital Region took to hyper-local apps and websites on Thursday wondering if others also heard the series of loud, unexpected "Booms!" sh...

A vital and historic piece of World War II history sits in her glory, restored and anchored in the waters of Albany's Hudson River.  The USS Slater DE 766 in fact, is the only ship of its kind to remain afloat in the entire USA.  But until recently, nobody talked about why one of the seats inside the ship is painted red, yet all others are painted black.  What's the seedy story behind the "re

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...

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...

The New York State Police Have Updated the Story:   According to multiple outlets, including Sidewinder Photography who was on the scene late last night, police are investigating a mass-casualty incident at 6826 Duanesburg Road in the Schenectady County town of Duanesburg. ...

This is just awful and our hearts go out to anyone within the Duanesburg community suffering this morning. Little is known, but very disturbing details are surfacing about a horrific scene that is very much an active investigation in Schenectady County this morning...

A cute, little old lady in Albany wanted to make sure her home was ready for the first night of Hannukah, so like she does every year, she took out the Menorah and placed it in her window. When the display was ready to be lit, she looked for a candle but couldn't find one, and was forced to improvise...