Utica News

A Syracuse teen's basketball dream came true, thanks to Make-A-Wish and SU stars at Summer Slam.

Santa swaps sleigh for speed. Christmas in July is happening at the Utica-Rome Speedway.

Expect a crisp, colorful autumn in Upstate New York this fall with fewer heatwaves, cooler nights, and vibrant leaves, per seasonal predictions.

The National Weather Service has confirmed the fifth and most powerful tornado in New York so far this year—an EF-2 with winds reaching 115 mph. The storm hit the Town of Phelps, carving a 1.7-mile path and causing significant damage.

Another powerful storm rolled through New York, and officials are now investigating reports of two more possible tornadoes. If confirmed, it would bring the total from recent storms to six.

Two Upstate New York teens went camping, leading to a large-scale emergency search from authorities.

Discover 17 scenic picnic spots across Upstate New York, from lakeside views to waterfalls.

There's only one place in New York where you can actually drive UNDER the Erie canal. It's so unique it's been recognized by Ripley's Believe it or Not.

Discover when your favorite 2025 New York State fair is happening with this full list of county fair dates across the state.

Did you know there is a tunnel that spans more than 400 feet in the core of Whiteface Mountain in Upstate New York?

Say “I do” at Syracuse’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo—now offering weddings, clambakes, and parties next to where elephants once roamed.

In a tiny town in Upstate New York there's a tavern that is known for more than cold beverages. It's the bar with a plane on the roof. And it all started as a joke.