Upstate new York news

Last week a mid-March Nor'easter left many Capital Region residents scrambling while Mother Nature dumped a foot on us just days before St. Patricks's Day and March Madness hit the State Capital, but, we made it. And now, just when it seemed that things were slowly returning to normal in Albany, on Sunday there was news from the Albany Police Department about an upcoming large healthcare rally dow

In town to watch the games? Welcome to the Capital Region of Upstate New York!  When you get hungry,  let this be your guide to some of Albany's tastiest food options that are also really close to the March Madness at MVP Arena.

The area's premiere family attraction and resort just announced a massive hiring spree that could provide work for up to 1500 Capital Region residents for the upcoming 2023 season.   The perks alone may be worth it for some - team members get free park admission, paid training, and more. If...

This seems like a plotline from a Hollywood script, or perhaps even the type of  Budweiser beer commercial that leaves you balling your eyes out during the Super Bowl. A wayward doggie, who went disappeared at the end of January turned up recently in Niagara Falls, New York weeks after he went missing in Killeen, Texas.  ...

A city in Upstate New York has had a 'March Madness' Cinderella-style run of its own, as it was named the top 'bar city' in America in a 64-city bracket.

New York State has approved 150 cannabis dispensary licenses, doubling the amount of businesses that can legally sell cannabis products in the Empire State.

One of Spa City's most popular events is coming back to Upstate New York in March, and with it comes exciting news about the tasty places you'll be able to try this year as well as a new flexible pricing policy that foodies should also enjoy ...

Saratoga Restaurant Week, one of Spa City's most popular events, is coming back to Upstate New York in March, and with it comes exciting news about the tasty places you'll be able to try this year. It's back! The Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the return of Saratoga County Restaurant Week...

The Lake George Ice Castles burst onto the scene last winter here in Upstate NY, and they were primed for even more success in year number two. But uncooperating milder North Country weather has dampened the spirits of those who wanted to see the magical formations - which unfortunately have been canceled far to often this year. ...

This is so sad - hopefully, the injured children make a full recovery after an alleged drunk driver hit and flipped an Amish Buggy carrying a family of five - including their three small kids. State Police say that of the five family members on board, three of them were small children, and one of them, a 2-year-old is currently in critical condition...

For as long as I can remember, this restaurant was a staple in the Capital Region but now it sits boarded up waiting for another tenant to lease the space it occupied for years. "Man, that place was there since the mall opened. Like 40 years ago...

This is the kind of family you want to hang out with - unfiltered, self-deprecating, and wildly fun! Shout out to the Logan family from Canojahrie who spent a few episodes battling other families on CW's Family Feud, and they didn't disappoint...