Utica NY News

Ever wonder how fireworks get their colors? Discover the minerals that create the reds, blues, and greens in your favorite July 4th displays—plus how they're used beyond the big boom.

Get all the details on Utica’s Polar Express: 2025 ride times, ticket prices, new updates, and why you should book now.

Whitesboro grad Joseph Rucco just became the World’s Toughest Mudder, conquering a grueling 24-hour obstacle race in the UK. Here's how he did it.

Students at a CNY elementary school were rewarded with a surprise horseback arrival by Principal Lauren Massa.

A Brooklyn judge has ruled that leashed dogs can be legally considered "immediate family" under New York law, allowing owners to sue for emotional distress after a tragic loss.

Think water is the best drink for hydration? Think again.

Seneca Park Zoo sadly announces the loss of a newborn giraffe calf born to Kura. Despite expert care, the calf showed paralysis and was humanely euthanized.

Learn how often lightning strikes turn deadly.

Discover where New York ranks in the 2025 list of best states for working moms. See how the Empire State compares nationwide on child care, work-life balance, and more.

A rare triple conjunction will be visible over NY on April 25. Here's what you'll actually see and what the viral “smile in the sky” hype gets wrong.

A Haverstraw woman was ticketed for destroying a goose nest and throwing rocks at Canada geese. DEC reminds residents that these birds are protected.

Two students were unintentionally given cannabis-infused gummies during class, sending them to the hospital.