Utica News

New York gift cards, unclaimed funds, and forgotten balances could mean cash waiting for you.

A terrifying NYSDOT video from Franklin County shows a driver crossing a solid yellow line to pass an active snowplow — and nearly causing a head-on collision. Watch the near-miss that proves exactly why you should never crowd the plow.

Caution, snowmobilers! Delta Lake ice isn’t ready for riding yet. A snowmobile fell through, proving the danger. Always check ice thickness before heading out.

Snowmobile trails in New York are starting to open, but not everywhere. Riders are urged to check the trail map.

Syracuse residents helped name three massive new snowplows, blending movie nostalgia with winter humor.

A bigger Adirondack Ice Bowl hits Eagle Bay in 2026 with new teams, a Women’s Division, Saranac, and nonstop pond hockey action.

AAA expects a record 122.4 million holiday travelers this year. Here are the best and worst times to drive during the Christmas and New Year travel period so you can avoid the gridlock.

Turning Stone’s Gingerbread Village is earning worldwide attention after Forbes Travel Guide named it one of the most over-the-top holiday displays on Earth. See why this Upstate New York tradition is a must-see.

NY DEC announces Holiday Deer Hunt Dec 26-Jan 1.

The first electric chair execution in U.S. history took place at Auburn Prison in Central New York.

Police surprised kids at New York children’s hospitals with holiday visits, rooftop rappels, Santa, and gifts.

A new analysis shows what New York’s top Christmas tradition is, with states nationwide embracing their own unique holiday favorites.