Upstate new York news

30 years ago, an iconic theme park in Upstate NY went through a major metamorphosis adding new thrill rides, more attractions, and a hot new jingle, all while unveiling a  brand new name. Storytown becomes the Great Escape Now known as The Great Escape, when this theme park opened in 1954 it was called Storytown USA. It ...

Breaking news: Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple, Sr. reports that an Albany County Sheriff’s canine is missing in the area of the Village of Altamont.   Albany County Sheriff Craig D. Apple, Sr. reports that an Albany County Sheriff’s canine is missing in the area of the Village of Altamont. This release is...

Do New York parks require you to pay money for stargazing? Some do, yes! It's true, in 2020, six public parks in New York began requiring you to have a permit if you want to come to the park "after hours" to enjoy some nighttime stargazing...

A 2017 Cold Case finally comes to a close A New York State Trooper along with his highly trained K9 is credited with assisting police to solve a 6-year-old murder mystery, bringing a sense of relief and closure to a community in Pennsylvania haunted by a homicide that happened in 2017...

Beware and watch your children According to Sheriffs in Montgomery County, a post began circulating throughout the area warning residents about a blue truck seen in the Village of Fultonville asking kids if they want a ride, and they addressed it on their social media yesterday...

Washington County Tragedy It's hard to wrap our heads around what took place Saturday night in Washington County when a wrong turn and lack of cell phone service contributed to the untimely and tragic death of a 20-year-old girl from Saratoga County...

 

Some slither, others creep and crawl, and their ominous presence is usually felt before it is seen! But that's part of the mystery and curiosity of lizards, dinosaurs, crocodiles, turtles, and snakes – all of whom belong to that ancient and stout class of animals known as reptiles.  ...

In honor of National Grilled Cheese Day, we're highlighting one sold in New York that costs $214 dollars, making it the most expensive in the world, and here's why! Today is National Grilled Cheese Day and if ever a food was worthy of having its own day, it's this sandwich...

State Police in New York released a bodycam video recently hoping to clear the air about horrific allegations made against them, during an incident that happened back on March 20th in Upstate, NY. "I see that you're pregnant. If you're not good, you need to let me know because you're in my custody now...

An abandoned car wash was recently purchased at the intersection of Route 9 and Wellness Way in Latham.  Last week, plans were announced for this high-traffic area and many in the Capital Region are excited about what's going to be built there next. St...

It's been 110 years since the sinking of the Titanic, but the first time I've ever tried to Google search "Albany, NY passengers on the Titanic," and what I found was pretty fascinating. Every year in the middle of April, stories pop up regarding the sinking of the Titanic and basically, I'm a sucker for this kind of content.   M...