Utica News

Drivers using the New York State Thruway will pay more starting January 1, 2027. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming toll increase.

Check your freezer. More than 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products are being recalled after the meat was produced without federal inspection.

Got an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or eligible iPhone 16? You could be part of a $250 million settlement and may be owed money.

A strange pink glow had people across Central New York looking up and asking the same question: What the heck is that? Turns out, there's a pretty simple explanation.

The Wild Animal Park in Chittenango, New York has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. Now, owner Jeff Taylor is bringing an idea he’s had for years to life with a new indoor aquarium called Forbidden Jungle.

Get ready for more than 50 rides on the midway at the 2026 New York State Fair, from classic favorites like the Zipper to wild thrills like Mega Drop and Superman 360.

The Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2026-2027 winter forecast, and New York could be facing a complicated season with heavy snow, ice, rain, and rapidly changing conditions.

New York is giving small cannabis businesses more ways to grow. A new law expands opportunities for licensed microbusinesses to participate in pop-ups, farmers’ markets, and public events.

Adam Reames landed a massive 49-inch, 32.5-pound northern pike on Lake Delta Monday evening. The giant fish could be the biggest ever caught from the lake—and it was released back into the water.

Fall may still be a little way off, but leaf peepers are already planning their trips. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has released its 2026 fall foliage map, showing when New York could see peak colors across the state.