Utica NY News

Governor Hochul warns New Yorkers to watch for back-to-school shopping scams and fake deals this season.

Upstate NY lawmakers Elise Stefanik and Nick Langworthy urge Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to take stronger action against wildfires sending smoke into New York, sparking air quality alerts and health concerns.

A swing ride at a County Fair malfunctioned Saturday night, stranding 15 riders 50 feet in the air. Firefighters rushed in for a dramatic rescue.

The 2025 NY State Fair is launching a new emergency alert system to deliver real-time weather and security updates. Learn how to sign up and what new safety upgrades are in place.

A 20-year-old Auburn woman has been charged with second-degree rape after an alleged sexual encounter with a 14-year-old boy, police say.

A Reality TV star launched an exclusive social club in Central NY.

Learn how AMBER Alerts are activated, the strict criteria law enforcement must meet, and why alerts are used only for the most urgent child abduction cases.

NY issues cannabis recall after pesticide concerns.

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.