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Who Breaks Into Jail? These stories usually involve someone trying to escape rather than someone accused of breaking into a jail; however, according to the NYSP, that happened in Upstate New York. A 19-year-old photographer from Upstate New York was arrested over the weekend after State Police said he broke into the former Downstate Correctional Facility in the Town of Fishkill to take pictures. B

Tragedy in Maine Last week, we reported on an unfortunate story about the father and daughter from Upstate New York who visited Maine for a hiking trip that ended in tragedy. At the time of the report, Rangers said they found the body of the father, but they continued searching for the daughter's body, which they found a day later...

Thomas Rhett at SPAC Wow!  It was another fantastic night of country music as "The Better in Boots Tour" starring Thomas Rhett, Tucker Wetmore, and The Castellows rolled into Saratoga Springs. On a perfect evening in Upstate New York, a massive crowd of country music fans packed SPAC, and this show didn't disappoint. ...

New Lawn Chair Policy at SPAC GNAtion: Will you be at SPAC tonight? If so, we hope to see you there. We'll have seat upgrades and even a chance to meet Tucker Wetmore!  A few weeks back, concert-goers had a chance to check out the lawn situation at SPAC, which is a little different this year than in previous years. ...

Speed Week Started on Monday You may have noticed an increase in the number of cars pulled over by New York State Police in the last few days as "Speed Week" continues throughout the state. Now, through Sunday, troopers said they will actively patrol highways and target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law during this weeklong sting.   Some of t...

Did a Tornado Touch Down in Upstate New York? The unpredictable Upstate New York weather turned volatile on Monday, and a video that shows the aftermath of the storm has many wondering if an actual tornado caused the damage. The National Weather Service has yet to confirm what some believe was a tornado that ripped through Elicotville, a village in western New York about 45 minutes south of Buffal

Terry Bradshaw Does Gender Reveal for Couple in Saratoga It was a big weekend of racing in Spa City when the prestigious Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the Triple Crown races, was held in the Capital Region for the second year. As you'd imagine, this high-profile event brought many athletes and celebs to Upstate New York, including current Fox NFL analyst and Hall of Fame player Terry Bradshaw from

Miracle in Gloversville? Nearly five weeks after a devastating fire tore through a historic abandoned building in Gloversville, one of the many exotic pets that was presumed killed in the blaze turned up, miraculously, at a cafe in Gloversville...

Small Capital Region City Named One of the Best in the USA Do you prefer a big city or a small town?  If you're reading this while in Upstate New York, we probably know the answer. While some desire bright lights, tall buildings, and the hustle and bustle of big cities, others prefer the rural, laid-back life often found in small towns. Sma...

Can a Woman Legally Go Topless in New York State? This question was recently posed on social media and piqued my interest. For the record, I'm not out looking for this type of thing, but I'm not necessarily looking to avoid it either! So please, allow me to get this off my chest...