Best of Utica-Rome

There's so much kindness happening right here in Central New York every day that it's a little overwhelming, of course in the best way possible.

The archived footage in this video from the NYS Archives is pretty stinkin' cool, and comes from a time when the Thruway was first under construction.

These are the five best bars to visit in Utica after the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

A Central New York restaurant is tempting your taste buds with an Apple Pie Hard Cider Slushie.

Is that a mountain lion wandering outside an auto parts store in Upstate New York?

It's a wonderful way to say thank you to the men and women in the Rome Police Department that bust their butts to keep us safe every day.

June 14 is National Bourbon Day, and for Adirondack Distilling Company in Utica, the holiday marks five years of serving up the smoky spirit.

The votes are in and the best hairstylist in central New York is AmberLynn Anderson at Wild Heart Salon in Cicero.

Who's the best hairstylist in central New York? After nearly 4000 nominations it's down to the Top 8.

We want to know who the best hairstylist is in central New York. Nominate your favorite.

I love anything peppermint. I love bacon/pork. Do you mix the two together? Sounds crazy right? Well, in New York one of our many treasures are Peppermint Pigs.

Spring trout stocking continues through June.