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16 must-see Upstate NY winter festivals with ice castles, fireworks, and more
16 must-see Upstate NY winter festivals with ice castles, fireworks, and more
Communities across Upstate New York embrace the season with unique events.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:57 PM
16 must-see Upstate NY winter festivals with ice castles, fireworks, and more
New York racing commission ignored FBI evidence for years in major horse doping scandal
New York racing commission ignored FBI evidence for years in major horse doping scandal
Documents implicating 280 trainers who purchased illegal drugs from convicted veterinarian Seth Fishman sat untouched for two years.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:33 PM
New York racing commission ignored FBI evidence for years in major horse doping scandal
Woman arrested for leaving dog in freezing vehicle overnight in Upstate NY: Police
Woman arrested for leaving dog in freezing vehicle overnight in Upstate NY: Police
The dog was uninjured, police said.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Woman arrested for leaving dog in freezing vehicle overnight in Upstate NY: Police
Upstate NY teen killed in crash with dump truck, police say
Upstate NY teen killed in crash with dump truck, police say
Earlier reports inaccurately described it as a plow truck, police said.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Upstate NY teen killed in crash with dump truck, police say
Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $180 million jackpot?
Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $180 million jackpot?
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Tuesday's jackpot.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Mega Millions numbers: Are you the lucky winner of Tuesday’s $180 million jackpot?
Man and his dog killed on NYS Thruway after SUV hits tractor-trailer
Man and his dog killed on NYS Thruway after SUV hits tractor-trailer
The man died in an Albany hospital the day after the crash, troopers said.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:48 PM
Man and his dog killed on NYS Thruway after SUV hits tractor-trailer
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Trump may hold up $10 billion in federal aid for low-income children and families in 5 Democratic-run states.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Trump’s potential freeze on NY child care funding prompts confusion, outrage
Ex-Oswego cop paid for sex and misused police databases to pursue women, police say
Ex-Oswego cop paid for sex and misused police databases to pursue women, police say
The former police officer, a 10-year veteran, was charged Monday.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Ex-Oswego cop paid for sex and misused police databases to pursue women, police say
Otis, one of the oldest river otters in captivity, dies unexpectedly at an Upstate NY zoo
Otis, one of the oldest river otters in captivity, dies unexpectedly at an Upstate NY zoo
The 20-year-old otter, who helped restore New York's river otter population, likely died of lymphoma.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Otis, one of the oldest river otters in captivity, dies unexpectedly at an Upstate NY zoo
Military funeral honors: NY National Guard reports continuing decline in 2025
Military funeral honors: NY National Guard reports continuing decline in 2025
The National Guard reports a 37% decrease from 2022.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Military funeral honors: NY National Guard reports continuing decline in 2025
NYS Thruway shuts down after tractor-trailer carrying natural gas catches fire
NYS Thruway shuts down after tractor-trailer carrying natural gas catches fire
Officials considered evacuating residents in the area while the vehicle was on fire on the edge of the Capital Region.
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January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
NYS Thruway shuts down after tractor-trailer carrying natural gas catches fire
Upstate NY man charged with trying to grab trooper’s gun during domestic call: Police
Upstate NY man charged with trying to grab trooper’s gun during domestic call: Police
The trooper was not injured in the encounter.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Upstate NY man charged with trying to grab trooper’s gun during domestic call: Police
This iconic Upstate NY theater is ‘hatching’ after six-month makeover
This iconic Upstate NY theater is ‘hatching’ after six-month makeover
The egg-shaped landmark in Albany will show off its refresh with a free evening of music, aerial performances and more on Jan. 8.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:27 PM
This iconic Upstate NY theater is ‘hatching’ after six-month makeover
Central NY school bus driver dies after suffering medical emergency, crashing into snowbank
Central NY school bus driver dies after suffering medical emergency, crashing into snowbank
No students were onboard and two other people on the bus were not injured, according to State Police.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Central NY school bus driver dies after suffering medical emergency, crashing into snowbank
NY sees record flu hospitalizations; CDC says super variant hasn’t even peaked yet
NY sees record flu hospitalizations; CDC says super variant hasn’t even peaked yet
The CDC estimated there have been 5,000 deaths from the flu so far in the U.S. this season.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM
NY sees record flu hospitalizations; CDC says super variant hasn’t even peaked yet
Upstate NY clothing store founded by Bills players makes best in the U.S. list
Upstate NY clothing store founded by Bills players makes best in the U.S. list
This menswear shop founded in 1959 has drawn international attention for its vintage inventory and timeless pieces.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Upstate NY clothing store founded by Bills players makes best in the U.S. list
Upstate NY man arrested for ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls, police say
Upstate NY man arrested for ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls, police say
He was charged with 30 total counts of making false reports.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Upstate NY man arrested for ‘repeated’ fake 911 calls, police say
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Central New York store
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Central New York store
The location had been operating for nearly 20 years.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Dick’s Sporting Goods closes Central New York store
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
Check your numbers to see if you hit it big in Monday's jackpot.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:08 AM
Powerball: See the winning numbers in Monday’s $86 million drawing
Utica Zoo introduces two female yaks as newest animal residents
Utica Zoo introduces two female yaks as newest animal residents
Their multi-layered coats make them perfectly suited for New York winters, allowing visitors a chance to see the animals in their element.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Utica Zoo introduces two female yaks as newest animal residents
Wegmans collecting biometric data at some stores for security purposes
Wegmans collecting biometric data at some stores for security purposes
Signs at some New York City stores now warn customers their data is being collected.
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January 5, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Wegmans collecting biometric data at some stores for security purposes
Man dies after fall from 8th floor of Upstate NY apartment building
Man dies after fall from 8th floor of Upstate NY apartment building
The investigation is ongoing.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Man dies after fall from 8th floor of Upstate NY apartment building
CNY metro in top 10 nationwide for growth in mortgage lending
CNY metro in top 10 nationwide for growth in mortgage lending
Mortgage lending in area rose 29% in the third quarter.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:53 PM
CNY metro in top 10 nationwide for growth in mortgage lending
Watch: Maduro lands in Upstate NY after US capture, strikes on Venezuela
Watch: Maduro lands in Upstate NY after US capture, strikes on Venezuela
The Venezuelan leader and his wife face U.S. charges of a narco-terrorism conspiracy.
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January 4, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Watch: Maduro lands in Upstate NY after US capture, strikes on Venezuela
Upstate NY teens sentenced for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in 2024
Upstate NY teens sentenced for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in 2024
Jahaan Taylor received 15 years to life for murder and Elijah Mumford was sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter in the Buffalo shooting.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:35 AM
Upstate NY teens sentenced for fatal shooting of 3-year-old in 2024