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Wife of President Biden Coming to Upstate New York! Where’s She Headed?
First lady Jill Biden is set to visit military families Monday at Fort Drum in Upstate NY, in an effort to generate job opportunities for military spouses.
Dutchess County Issues Scam Warning for Latest EBT Card Skimming
Dutchess County Government issued a statement warning EBT card users to be aware of skimming scams.
"Fire Breathing Demon" Dog Up For Adoption In Upstate New York
We all deserve a second chance, right? Well, when it comes to animal shelters, most find multiple reasons that people would want to adopt one of their many deserving animals. Sometimes they can't. This story is a perfect reason why you should believe the fine people who work so hard in these shelters to find these animals new homes.
‘Weigh’ to Go! Is New York Considered One of the Country’s Healthiest States?
From exercising to eating fruits and vegetables, being healthy is no easy task, yet entering 2023, New Yorkers are living healthy lifestyles better than most.
Any Fan Who Believes This Buffalo Bills’ ‘Clone’ Conspiracy Should Be Ashamed
Damar Hamlin's return to Highmark Stadium was supposed to be a positive event, but conspiracy theorists have developed a sad new theory: it was a body double.
WNY Blizzard Hero Who Saved 26 Gets Super Surprise From The Bills
One Buffalo legend got a visit from another one - with two big gifts.
Upstate New York Could See Up To A Foot Of Snow With Second Storm Of The Week
Another day, another snowstorm in Upstate New York. While Wednesday's snowfall won't match Monday's, the forecast predicts quite a mess for your commute home.
Woman Caught Stealing Over $500K From New York Lotto Winner! How’d She Do It?
An anonymous person won $1 million in the New York lottery, but asked a friend to claim it, and it was that friend who ripped off the winner for over $500K.
Poll: What Do New Yorkers Think About The Gov's Job Performance?
In November, Kathy Hochul became the first woman elected governor in New York State history. Hochul has weathered the storm, after taking office in the middle of Andrew Cumomo's tumultuous last term. The 57th governor of the Empire State delivered her State of the State address last week. So, what do Hochul's constituents think of the governor's job performance? A new Siena Poll has the answer.
Check Out This Incredible Painting, Done by Capital Region Artist for Local Sports Star
The Capital Region is filled to the brim with talent, and two talented Ian Anderson's crossed paths at an autograph signing this past weekend.
What’s In a Name? New York State’s Ten Most Popular Boy Names
Go through your high school yearbook: doesn't it seem like one first name pops up far more than others? Here are the boy names we see the most in New York in 2020.
Airports Are so Atrocious in 2023, New Yorkers Would Rather Do This Than Fly
Air travel is a mess in 2023, so much so in fact, that residents of New York would rather go to great lengths to avoid it. How long of a road trip would you take?