Local Businessman Funds UAlbany’s New UFO Research Program
No tin foil hat needed! UAlbany joins an elite group of universities studying UFOs with new Project X initiative.
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Capital Region Shut Down Over 7 Inches?! Not When WE Were Kids
Growing up in the 518, when we had snow days, we were out shoveling driveways and earning gas money. Today’s kids get Chick-fil-A delivered to the couch like they’re on injured reserve!
Cairo Missing-Person Case Turns Homicide After Autopsy Findings
Three family members have now been charged after the remains of a missing Cairo man were found.
The Things Upstate New Yorkers Say Before the Big Storm Hits
Snow coming tomorrow? Prepare for these classic upstate New York quotes.
Viral TikTok Trend Prompts Safety Crackdown on Lake George
A viral TikTok trend led to serious safety concerns on Lake George this summer. Here’s why local officials ramped up patrols.
Missing Cairo Man Found Dead; Family Members Among Those Charged
New details emerge in a Greene County case that began with a missing man and ended with a homicide investigation.
Amsterdam Man Arrested… But it’s the Mugshot Everyone’s Talking About
An Amsterdam man was arrested for violating an order of protection… but no one is talking about the charges. They’re talking about the mugshot!
Upstate NY’s “Keg Tree” Ranked One of the Best Holiday Displays in USA
Only in New York: a Christmas tree built out of 500 beer kegs — and it’s winning awards! Show your Upstate pride and cast your vote for Rochester’s Keg Tree
If Your Family Needs Food This Thanksgiving, the Albany Sheriff’s Can Help
Struggling with grocery costs this Thanksgiving? Sheriff Craig Apple and his team from the Albany Sheriff's Dept are giving out thousands of meals, and there’s still time to request one.
Albany Native Plays a Major Role in New UFO Doc “The Age of Disclosure”
A new documentary about UFO transparency features pilots, intelligence officials, and—yes—Albany’s own Kirsten Gillibrand. Here’s how she became one of the strongest voices on UAP disclosure